With the state’s grocery tax set to end, many municipalities are adopting their own, even as food prices climb
At least 163 communities around the state have recently enacted local grocery taxes, even as consumers worry about rising food prices.
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With new University of Illinois program in the works, students and community colleges in Aurora area discuss transfer process, challenges
Students and community college staff in the Aurora area say partnerships with four-year schools make transferring easier.
Kane State’s Attorney’s Office working remotely amid AC upgrades, staff presence limited to essential functions
Criminal protective orders will be by appointment only as the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office limits on-site staff presence.
Head Start groups sue Trump administration over efforts to ‘dismantle’ early childhood development program
A coalition of Head Start groups has sued the Trump administration over what they say is an effort to dismantle the early childhood development program.
Salvador Rodriguez, Luis Santoyo join the 2026 race for Kane County sheriff
Two more candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to be elected Kane County sheriff in 2026, as current Sheriff Ron Hain prepares to retire when his term ends...
Federal cuts threaten program that allows suburban libraries to share books
A program that allows Chicago-area libraries to share books is in jeopardy after President Donald Trump gutted the federal agency that helped fund it.
Your museum’s federal grant has been terminated. Best wishes, Keith E. Sonderling.
Dozens of Illinois museums expected federal funding this year. The Trump Administration is now rescinding many of those grants.
George Gutierrez awarded over $1 million in lawsuit against Aurora police officer
A federal jury awarded an Aurora man more than $1 million last week finding an Aurora police officer used excessive force against him during a 2020 traffic stop.
Sugar Grove board passes plat of subdivision for part of Crown project, as incoming village president tries to stop it
Sugar Grove’s controversial Crown development continues to move forward with a final plat of subdivision for a part of the project approved Wednesday.
Kaneland School District announces next steps after voters OK issuing $140 million in bonds for facility upgrades
Building improvements are planned at all campuses across the district, Kaneland officials have said.