A man who Aurora police said armed himself with a knife Wednesday during a reported battery has died after he was shot at least once by an officer, authorities said in a Wednesday night update.

The Alba Quintet features a flute with four string players to perform all “Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi. The concert is Sunday, Jan. 25.

Anticipating arctic conditions later this week, Metra will operate on a reduced schedule Friday.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rideshare drivers rallied at the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to ask legislators to support their effort to unionize.

There are several reasons Caleb Williams fits the mold as the NFL’s next multi-championship quarterback. But so do Drake Maye, Bo Nix and maybe some QBs still in school. The clock is ticking on Williams and the Bears, starting next year.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as they recapped the team’s 2025 season. Here are five of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Wind chills could plunge to 30 to 35 degrees below zero late Thursday night into Friday, especially northwest of Interstate 55. Elsewhere, wind chills of 20 to 25 below zero are expected, with bitter cold lingering into Saturday morning.

From Capitol News Illinois: In a joint statement from IDPH and the Illinois Department of Human Services released late Tuesday, the agencies confirmed a single case at Shapiro Center — home to adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities

January is Radon Action Month and Illinois health departments are raising awareness about the dangers of the radioactive gas. It's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation.

Additional shows at the downtown Aurora theatre include "A Christmas Carol" and "Sunday in the Park with George."

Column: Winter doesn’t mean life on the farm comes to a halt. Quite the opposite, especially these days with the addition of the Primrose Farm Agricultural Education Center, writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

St. Charles North (14-5) flipped the script with six 3-pointers in the second quarter en route to leading Naperville Central at halftime, but that lead didn't last in a 58-48 overtime loss Tuesday.

With winter temperatures far below freezing, some businesses along Main Street in St. Charles are experiencing a power outage after a vehicle slammed into a city transformer.

From Capitol News Illinois: Health care providers, food pantries, and other community service organizations that rely on federal funding for social services have felt the brunt of many of Trump’s funding cuts

Two residents and a police officer were taken to the hospital following a house fire in Aurora that trapped several people on the second floor. During the rescue one person jumped to safety.

A burst pipe at O’Hare International Airport’s busiest air traffic control tower has caused delays for thousands of passengers Tuesday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said part of this spring’s agenda will be picking up unresolved initiatives from the fall, which includes insurance reform

A 2,840-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1991, has changed hands.

The 31st annual Winterfest is Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in downtown Lake Geneva. It is free to attend.

The 1,650-square-foot St. Charles home, built in 1935, was sold for $600,000

Bret Michaels will bring his Loud & Amplified 2026 Tour to St. Charles on Friday, Feb. 13.

Areas along and north of I-88 could see 2 to 5 inches of fluffy snow, while localized totals approaching 6 inches are possible near the state border

Column: This winter, teens can trade the cold outdoors for unforgettable indoor adventures at the STC Underground Teen Center, writes Erika Combs with the St. Charles Park District.

Here are Karen Naess' photos from Monday's game between Geneva and West Aurora.

The single-family residence located at 1332 Giese Road in Batavia was sold on Dec. 31, 2025, for $433,000, or $207 per square foot.

From Capitol News Illinois: The crisis comes from changes in federal Medicaid policy that were enacted last year as part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which slashes one of the main funding tools many states have used for four decades to fund their share of the cost

The Chicago Bears reportedly already lost of a coach from its staff a day after their season ended Sunday. The Kansas City Chiefs reportedly hired running backs coach Eric Bieniemy as their offensive coordinator on Monday.

The Goddard Schools will partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to host the 12th annual book drive, which aims to collect and distribute 25,000 books to Kane County children.

Chicago Bears players met with reporters at Halas Hall on Monday a day after their season ended in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans “can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life,” the Illinois Department of Aging said.

Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.

The Chicago Bears ended their playoff run Sunday night with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the season-ending loss and what's next

The Illinois State Police releases latest results of its efforts to combat vehicle theft and hijacking.

A 2,316-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1996, has changed hands.

Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.

The Chicago Bears' storybook season came to a stunning end Sunday night in their 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round at Soldier Field. Here are the five big takeaways from a stunning season-ending loss.

The Chicago Bears couldn't mount one more comeback for the ages Sunday night. Chicago's storybook season came to an end with a 20-17 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round.

The Rosary Fine Arts Boosters will host a fine arts showcase to support programs and auditorium improvements.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze will be active and is expected to play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night in their NFC divisional matchup.

Northern Illinois is expected to have a cold weather advisory early Monday.

From Capitol News Illinois: Each letter from the Trump administration cited concerns that Illinois was providing benefits to immigrants lacking permanent legal status, but none provided proof

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Jan. 11-17, read aloud for you

The lottery has arrived. Here’s what you need to know about the St. Charles School District 303 community preschool lottery and Kindergarten registration.

A rural residence in Hampshire that sold for $2.38 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County in the past week.

Brooklyn Schilb had a game-high 28 points, but St. Charles East couldn't quite find enough firepower and fell to Mother McAuley at Coach Kipp's Hoopsfest at Maine West on Saturday

St. Charles-based IT company, N2 Solutions, is expanding after the company’s acquisition of Current Technologies, an IT services provider based in Illinois and Florida.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a concert featuring the Alba Quintet as part of its Sunday Concert Series.

From Capitol News Illinois: The four candidates preached unity after years of intraparty conflict, called for an end to the state’s robust protections for immigrants and took aim at Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker

A single-family home in St. Charles that sold for $600,000, leading the list of the best real estate deals in Kane County in the past week

Meat and dairy groups praised the new guidelines, while the American Soybean Association released a statement noting its concern the report calls into question the process of soybean oil extraction.