From Capitol News Illinois: Two key negotiators on public transit reform in the Illinois House filed a bill Tuesday to raise up to $2 billion for public transit by taxing entertainment and the unrealized investment gains of billionaires

The first fast-casual concept in the Bien Trucha Group will close for a rebrand Saturday, Nov. 1.

Wicho DelaPaz knocked in the game-winning goal in the 75th minute to help eighth-seeded St. Charles North continue its cinderella run with a 2-1 victory over fourth-seeded Dundee-Crown to advance to its first sectional final since 2017.

The Geneva Police Department announced various downtown streets will be closed for the Ooh La La Chocolate half marathon, 10K and 5K races.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 1 in the Illinois high school football playoffs for the western suburbs

A former Elgin man received an 18-year prison sentence after pleading guilty last week to a charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Pumpkins thrown into landfills are never broken down and release greenhouse gases, accounting for over one billion pumpkins thrown out every year.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 9 of the 2025 high school football season

The Chicago Bears failed to gain much consistency offensively once again in Sunday's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. A look into the numbers offers some insight as to what’s stopped the offense from reaching its full potential.

Airport managers report no impact. Air traffic controllers keep working, and smaller airports do not have control towers.

From Capitol News Illinois: While candidates filed petitions Monday to run under Illinois’ existing congressional district lines, U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries brought his redistricting campaign to Illinois, pitching top state Democrats on a new map

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is urging motorists to commit to sober driving, buckling up and following traffic laws this Halloween as children and their families are out after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a day after the Bears’ four-game winning streak ended with a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

From Capitol News Illinois: At the state level, Gov. JB Pritzker filed petitions Monday to seek a third term, while the Republican primary to take him on remains in flux

The Kane County Coroner identified two who died in a crash Saturday, Oct. 25 in the westbound lanes of Interstate 88.

Enjoy a sweet stroll through Geneva, sampling cocoa-inspired treats at participating businesses.

The two-time Tony Award nominated musical is a family favorite that brings generations together to celebrate the magic of the holidays.

Led by ESO Music Director Chad Goodman, the concert features works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Clara Schumann, and Felix Mendelssohn.

Highlights include Genera Hospital stars Chris L. McKenna and Rory Gibson on Nov. 22 and comedian Helen Hong Nov. 28-29.

Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of autumn fun and festive beverages at some of the Fox Valley’s favorite local establishments.

The race to filling the field of 256 teams took some surprising twists and turns. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 9.

The Chicago Bears didn't get consistent play in all three phases Sunday in a 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Here are the five big takeaways from the team’s tough loss on the road.

Carpentersville police responded Sunday morning to the scene of a fatal traffic crash at Route 31 and Gentle Breeze Terrace.

“Taste of Norway HostFest” is being held from noon to 3 p.m. on Nov. 2 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Avenue, Montgomery. The event features speciality foods and desserts, and traditional music and arts.

The Chicago Bears offense had a chance to lead the way Sunday when it played the Baltimore Ravens. Instead the same old mishaps got in the way during a 30-16 loss.

The Brunner Family Forest Preserve in Algonquin has a new sledding hill, accessible paths, new picnic shelter and more.

The Rotary Club of St. Charles-Geneva will hold its annual Flannels on the Fox Pub Crawl: Spooky Edition to support the club.

In the fall, natural areas often become dumping spots for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations. Many think that a thrown-away pumpkin will break down and disappear. Not exactly.

The Geneva Public Library District outreach team recently was named a 2025 Alexander J. Skrzypek Award for Exceptional Service to People with Disabilities recipient by the Illinois Library Association.

Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift, defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and kicker Cairo Santos will all be active and play against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.

Check out these award-winning pizza places in Kane, Kendall and McHenry counties, as well as the Sauk Valley and Illinois Valley, to celebrate National Pizza Month during October.

Column: Not to toot my own horn, but these days I toot my horn to alert drivers who want to join the flow of rush hour traffic that they can enter in front of me. They wave, and I wave back, writes Richard Holinger.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Oct. 19-25, read aloud for you

Here are the first round pairings for the IHSA playoffs.

The event will be held at The Graceful Ordinary in downtown St. Charles.

Check here for live updates and changes to Steve Soucie's IHSA football playoff projection for all eight classes.

The Chicago Bears placed cornerback Kyler Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones on injured reserve Saturday in a string of moves before their game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Each year from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 9,200 fires were reported to fire departments in the U.S. over a three-day period around Halloween, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

Prime Cut is a contemporary restaurant that focuses on making exceptional foods by scratch.

Column: Sing carols to the cows and dine with the Grinch this holiday season as the St. Charles Park District presents a holiday lineup filled with fun and new traditions for all ages, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske. Register now since these events fill fast

Thirty years ago Saturday, a Metra train struck a school bus in the heart of Fox River Grove, killing seven Cary-Grove High students and injuring many more. The community and rail safety were forever changed.

Chicago Bears rookie tight end Colston Loveland hasn't had the start many expected from this year's first-round pick. Here's why the Bears are confident in Loveland heading into Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Here are Karen Naess' photos from Friday's game between Batavia and Warrenville South.

Quickly executing its offense and applying pressure defense in the first half of its season finale at Lake Park, St. Charles North beat the Lancers 35-16 to win a share of the DuKane Conference title.

Going down to Belleville Althoff and losing last year is something Kaneland senior lineman Jake Buckley hasn’t forgotten. That made Friday’s 55-28 victory in Maple Park even sweeter. 

Wide receiver Bennett Konkey and quarterback Ben Peterson connected for four touchdowns as Geneva beat St. Charles East 45-20 on Friday night in DuKane Conference action.

Burlington Central finished the regular season with a 42-6 Fox Valley Conference win against Dundee-Crown on Friday night, getting three touchdown passes from Landon Arnold.

St. Charles North scored twice in the final 15 minutes to force overtime, and the North Stars went ahead for good on a Jacob Piper goal to beat Huntley 4-2 and win the Class 3A Huntley Regional championship.

From Capitol News Illinois: Nicor Gas and Ameren Illinois customers will likely see a rate increase on their bills next year, pending a final decision from state regulators in the coming weeks.