The Daily Herald reports: Driving to and from Kaneland High School may be a little safer since the state is installing traffic signals at Route … Read more ›
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News
Highways construction-free, not police-free for holiday
Highway construction will be halted for drivers traveling over the Labor Day weekend, but officials are warning that police will be out in force to … Read more ›
News
Suburbs remember 9/11 with memorial events
Municipalities, churches and other groups from throughout Kane County will remember the events of 9/11 on its 10th anniversary and pay honor to those who … Read more ›
Health and fitness
From the community
Local Doctors Team Up to Deliver Concussion Education Via Text Messaging
An exciting new text messaging program for young athletes, coaches, and parents is launching in the Chicago area. The "be unstoppable football tips campaign" is … Read more ›
News
Midday news roundup: Drug investigation nets 3 arrests and more
TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›
Children and family
From the community
The Plate Spinner Chronicles – 9/11 and the Spoils of Change
For my post-JFK generation, 9/11 is that one pivotal event that has the capacity to spring forth from our memories with all of the raw … Read more ›
Religion
From the community
Baker Memorial Church Plans 9-11 Service of Remembrance and Hope
ST. CHARLES – Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles will mark the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a … Read more ›
Seniors, Travel
Free ride ends for most older transit riders
The free ride is over for most older area transit riders. Today, some 336,000 senior citizens who will start using new reduced-fare permits on the … Read more ›
Arts, Children and family, Entertainment
Top 10 things to do this weekend
If you’re looking to fill your last weekend of summer with fun events in the suburbs, read on for the editors’ tops picks for this … Read more ›
Crime and police
Mom of beaten toddler wants interviews disallowed
The Daily Herald reports: About 30 minutes into an interview at Central DuPage Hospital last fall, Cathleen Koch told police why she had several stories … Read more ›