Residents of St. Charles might be sensing some sticker-shock on upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting $417 million in sewer and water improvements over the next decade. To help cover the costs, the city is eyeing utility rate increases for rate payers over four years.

Traffic is expected to be congested along Kirk Road in the St. Charles area starting the week of April 6 as workers close lanes throughout the construction zone.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High. Get a DUI” enforcement campaign.

The Yorkville Police Department responded to an attempted burglary incident in the 1900 block of South Bridge Street.

Two men from Aurora face several felony charges after a gunfire incident in Aurora leading to a police investigation. There are no reported injuries.

The Aurora Fire Department responded to two separate large garage fires on the same day.

“These kiosks represent an exciting leap forward in our mission to educate and prepare the community,” Plainfield Fire Marshal Ryan Angelus said.

Traffic is expected to be backed-up starting next week in Kane County as workers install fiber optic cables along several roadways west of St. Charles.

Soon, St. Charles residents will no longer need to have workers come into their homes to read their water meters. A city project is upgrading systems to make the work a little more hands-off.

Youths ages 14 to 18 can register for the 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course. The course teaches food safety principles, proper food handling and sanitation, food-borne illness prevention and leadership in food service environments.

Illinois Department of Public Health reports that Illinois fire departments responded to 9,860 carbon monoxide-related calls across the state in 2024 alone.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office fielded nine complaints related to Election Day behavior, ranging from reported electioneering near polling places to alleged campaign sign violations.

Two residents safely evacuated after a fire in Aurora engulfed the attic of a house left uninhabitable from the damage. One cat was also rescued.

The Westmont Police Department has scheduled an E-Bikes & Scooters Safety Program for 6:30 p.m. March 25 at the Westmont Police Department, 500 N. Cass Ave.

Kane County officials are operating an election complaint line during the general primary election on March 17, for voters who may “observe or experience voting problems or irregularities.” Calls are fielded by the sheriff's and state's attorney's offices.

The driver was allegedly using a cell phone at the time of the crash and a toxicology report also indicated the presence of alcohol in her system, according to Yorkville police.

Whether you’re attending a party, hosting friends or going out to a bar, keep safety at the forefront.

Mitchell White was a part of the team that finished third at the 2026 Safety Olympics hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University on Feb. 26-27.

The Yorkville City Council voted at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday in favor of a 1,037-acre project the city says will redefine the town’s future.

To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep the streets safe, area police departments are teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a traffic safety campaign running March 13 through March 23.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce brought the legislation to Springfield after a series of fatal crashes that occurred in his district.

A sinkhole was discovered in St. Charles Monday afternoon, prompting the city to temporarily close an intersection. Crews have excavated the site and the roadway is once again fully open.

St. Charles will upgrade six intersections identified in the city’s “Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” Project undertakings include roadway alignment improvements, ADA upgrades, and the installation of flashing beacons enabling safer pedestrian crossings.

A Naperville man was charged with two felonies after Yorkville police recovered a loaded handgun and cocaine from his vehicle early Sunday morning.

An investigation is ongoing following gunfire striking a church and a nearby residence in Aurora early on Sunday morning. Multiple guns were recovered by police at the scene.

Traffic backups are expected to continue through the weekend along Illinois Route 64 in St. Charles as the city works on a water main break needing roadway repairs.

Purchasing the former deteriorating former Salvation Army Thrift Store property was never the goal of the Kankakee City Council, but that is where they now are.

Following a traffic crash at a busy intersection in St. Charles, the police say the roadways are once again open after being temporarily shut down during the clean-up and investigation.

The Sauk Valley Community College Board of Trustees heard more details about plans for a proposed public safety building on the SVCC campus at its February meeting.

A new, state-of-the-art shelter system is helping Kane County authorities be better prepared during emergency, rescue and response efforts. The shelter, which holds several patient beds, serves like a local MASH tent.

A house erupted in flames in Hampshire and was destroyed, collapsing from the blaze.

Yorkville Police increased enforcement in the area, including on semitrailers on residential streets.

A woman on a bicycle in Aurora was hospitalized in critical condition this week after a collision with an SUV, police said.

Another man from Elgin who had been reported missing for several weeks was determined by authorities to have drowned.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery police and fire personnel responded to reports of kids clinging to a log in the Fox River.

With The Gardner School closer to gaining city approval, the city of St. Charles could implement the next step in a plan to address pedestrian safety and walkability in town.

A heightened level of a pollutant known as a type of "forever chemicals" or PFAS has been detected in Elburn’s water.

After safety concerns from residents of semi-trucks driving down residential subdivision streets, the Yorkville police cracked down on enforcement.

A child was transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation following a house fire in Aurora on Feb. 8. The blaze left the home uninhabitable, displacing two adults and two children. The family dog remains missing, authorities said.

Equipment caught fire at the Suncast Corporation manufacturing facility in Batavia over the weekend – but fire officials said it wasn't the

Following a multiple-vehicle crash near St. Charles East High School, an alderperson is imploring the city to improve the safety of the roadway for students. She said parents are "nervous" for their kids getting safely to school.

After a hit-and-run traffic crash in Batavia on Feb. 6, the police are asking the public for help locating the suspect.

The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded around 6:58 am on Feb. 5 to the 2100 block of Whitekirk Lane.

The Plano Police Department responded around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday to 2623 Eldamain Road.

Authorities have identified the 52-year-old man who was found dead in a creek near West Dundee after his family had reported him missing weeks before.

The city is digging up and relocating a water main that stretches along Illinois Route 47 from the Windett Ridge subdivision out to the intersection of Illinois Route 71 and Route 47.

From emergency alerts to vital information, St. Charles is putting instant notifications at its residents’ fingertips.

A Carpentersville resident suffered a minor injury after a fire tore through a second-floor bedroom, causing around $100,000 in damages.

The Yorkville Police Department has hired a full-time training coordinator for the first time. He will help the department's officers meet state-mandated training requirements.

Telephone-based mass notification systems are used by thousands of public safety agencies across the U.S. to warn residents about local emergencies, hazards and other threats.