The city of St. Charles issued a Holiday Homecoming Parade Traffic Advisory to ensure everyone stays safe during the festivities. Here’s how the roadways and parking will be impacted.

Snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions, and extreme cold can make things even more dangerous if your car gets stranded.

The highest totals are expected in areas near and north of I-80, with the greatest confidence for 6 inches or more across McHenry, Lake, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, northern Cook, and northern Will counties

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Be SMART and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host presentations Dec. 12 offering tips about safe gun storage.

Advocates of the SAFE-T Act say the law is not to blame for the arson attack of a Chicago train passenger and the arrest record of the man charged with the attack shows cash bail system didn’t work.

Geneva alderpersons on Monday are expected to reach a consensus on ballot initiatives that could put proposals for a new police station and a home rule municipal classification in the hands of future voters.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Fox Valley Hands of Hope in Geneva established two wind phones – one for adults and one for children, a concept where grieving people can talk to their lost loved ones.

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding residents to use caution when shopping online or in stores.