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Batavia police probe report of gunshot, screaming; 2 schools put on notice

Batavia police instructed two schools to go on lockdown Wednesday morning while investigating a report of a gunshot and a person screaming.

By Brenda Schory●

ICE activity in Carpentersville outside Village Hall, near Dundee-Crown High School

Carpentersville police said Wednesday the agency was aware of ICE's presence outside Village Hall, though District 300 said the federal immigrations agents were not present at any of its schools.

By Janelle Walker●

Pritzker touts ‘cheaper, cleaner energy’ from Hampshire solar project set to power hundreds of homes

In a visit to rural Kane County Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the need for “cheaper, cleaner” energy is “more important than ever” while celebrating a 26-acre solar farm off U.S. Highway 20 that officials said will help power nearly 600 low-income households.

By Kelsey Rettke●

LaFox Road closures begin Oct. 17 in Kane County

A portion of LaFox Road will close for a month starting Oct. 17 to allow construction crews to work on the new Bunker and LaFox roads intersection, according to the Kane County Department of Transportation.

By Kate Santillan●

Metra fares to spike between 13% and 15% if approved amid funding gap

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors have released a tentative operating budget that includes fare hikes of up to 15%.

By Marni Pyke - Daily Herald Media Group●