There are hundreds of World War I monuments across Illinois – remain silent reminders of a war legacy that still lingers more than a century later.

Elburn resident Jen Hall served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller and flew F16 fighter jets at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

After spending four years in the Marines, Shannon Moose has now made a name at St. Charles North as the head athletic trainer.

Sycamore resident and U.S. Army veteran Nate Johnson is the assistant superintendent of the Kane County Veterans Assistance Commission, where he finds peace in helping his fellow veterans.

Phyllis Clower hid her injury in the Army for six years to serve her country. Now she gives back to the community by volunteering with the organization who helped her get her life back on track.

Though many Medals of Honor were awarded decades after the Civil War, and some stories grew in legend, the sheer number of Illinoisans honored reflects the courage of those from the Land of Lincoln.

Michael Iwanicki, superintendent of the McHenry County Veteran's Commission, is set to retire following 27 years with agency.

While serving during the evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021, U.S. Navy Reserve Corpsman Brooke Christenson helped a woman deliver a placenta that was stuck following childbirth – on an airplane – ultimately saving the woman’s life.

A dryer fire in St. Charles on Thursday caused around $60,000 in damages, authorities said, displacing residents in two apartments.

Elgin police Sgt. Richard Free IV, who died Nov. 2, will be laid to rest Friday in Lake County.

A 24-year old man died and a 23-year old woman is in critical condition following a vehicle crash in Aurora, authorities said.

Already crowded races for a pair of largely suburban Congressional seats got even more packed, and four representatives find themselves facing challenges within their own party, as candidate filing for the 2026 primary election wrapped up Monday.

More than two dozen emergency personnel responded to a house fire in Aurora that injured one man and displaced a family and their dog, authorities said.

Martha Sanchez of State Street Jewelers was named the 2025 Geneva Chamber of Commerce Wood Award recipient Thursday night.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce bestowed its Wood Award, and several other honors at Riverside Receptions Nov. 6.

Why smash pumpkins? Because it’s fun. Why else smash pumpkins? Because recycling pumpkins into smushed, nutrient-rich compost for soil and gardening prevents build-up in landfills creating more of a trick than a treat for the environment.

Column: Unfortunately, massage is not covered by insurance in our good ol’ US of A, so it can be difficult on the pocketbook. And here’s where our wonderful local community college can help, writes Joan Budilovsky.

A Batavia chiropractor has been charged after authorities alleged he secretly videotaped more than 180 of his patients, most of them women and young girls, as they undressed or were nude.

The online application goes live on Saturday, November 15, visit cffrv.org to access the scholarship application.

Traditional desserts made from lingonberries, “smorbor” open-faced sandwiches, and “lefse” potato flatbread were part of the cultural offerings at the “Taste of Norway Hostfest” in Montgomery.

The Elgin Symphony Orchestra presents "Mozart & Mendelssohn” on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Elburn Leos Club is hosting a free dinner for veterans at noon Sunday, Nov. 9 at th Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. The Elburn Leos are youth members of the Elburn Lions Club.

Geneva needs a new police department, as the current one leaks and has a vermin infestation, an official said as the city considers going to voters requests for money for a new police station and home rule.

The four-building, four-story downtown St. Charles development has gone through several public meetings, highlighting some concerns multiple aldermen and community members share. Chief among those concerns was affordability of the units.

The zoning hearing for the nearly 1,000-acre LaFox of Campton Hills development continues Thursday evening.

The official estimate for St. Charles’ 2025 tax levy was passed by city council on Nov. 3. Here’e a look at how it will hit your pocketbooks and help fund the city.

An Aurora man was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder for a 2022 incident in which one man in Aurora was shot dead while another recovered after also being shot, officials said.

Roadside safety checks results released for October.

All 17 St. Charles District 303 schools and administration stepped up to support the St. Charles Public Library Community Cabinet with food donations. The Community Cabinet is available when it is open to anyone who needs food.

For the next two weeks, traffic is being reduced to one lane during work hours along Dunham Road in St. Charles.

Like it or not, there are a few gardening chores left before shutting down for the year and starting to plan next year.

Check out 10 seasonal events to ring in the most wonderful time of the year.

Get cozy with hearty meals and delicious libations at this local institution.

For 12 years, this Geneva-based plastic surgery clinic has cared for their patients with quality and respect.

Midwest Veterinary Services helps give insight into the lessons you take from your beloved pets.

It's time on Saturday to smash those post-Halloween pumpkins in Geneva.

A man has sued Chapelstreet Church in Geneva, claiming he was sexually abused by a youth leader as a minor, after the senior pastor had been informed of a prior allegation against the youth leader.

Leaf collection for St. Charles residents is underway, expected to go through Dec. 5, according to the city. Here's what to know

A Geneva business that provides grooming, boarding and daycare services for dogs is under new ownership.

Local tourism officials are touting the Q Center in St. Charles for the role the facility has played over the past four decades in attracting events and shoppers to the downtown area.

Kane, DuPage and McHenry county mayors “remain very concerned that not having equity in voting on the new NITA board will set them up to be absolutely steamrolled,” state Sen. Don DeWitte said.

The latest acquisition of open space in Campton Township will join more than 1,100 acres of township or forest preserve open space in central Campton Township.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Prime Cut Restaurant and Wine Bar.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold an information program for adults to learn about the Kane County Certified Naturalist program.

Participants can to explore the evolving news media landscape during a News Media, Trust, and Truth program at the St. Charles library.

This collection program is complimentary to Montgomery residents, allowing for easy removal of fall leaves throughout the season.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 will conduct roadside safety checks in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will counties during November.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Oct. 26-Nov. 1, read aloud for you

Gifts and Amor, 103 E. Wilson St., Batavia, is a Guerra’s Leather stand-alone store which carries a selection of leather belts, wallets, bags, boots, hats, stuffed animals, children gifts, and party supplies.

The York boys and girls cross country teams repeated as Class 3A Lake Park Sectional champions Saturday.