Batavia 7th Ward Alderman Sarah Vogelsinger is resigning. Batavia is looking for a new 7th Ward alderman, as Alderman Sarah Vogelsinger is resigning. Mayor Jeff Schielke announced the news at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Vogelsinger said she is doing so due to increased obligations to her family because her husband is working more hours at … Read more
Supna Jain Naperville City Council members are slated to vote this month to appoint a school board member in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 to a vacant seat on their panel. The city announced Wednesday that the council directed staff to add a resolution to the Sept. 16 meeting agenda appointing Supna Jain to the … Read more
A small jet overshot a runway and crashed through a fence while landing at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling on Wednesday afternoon. Courtesy of Wheeling Fire Department A small jet overshot a runway while landing Wednesday at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling and crashed through a fence, stopping just short of the traffic lanes on … Read more
FILE — Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo gestures as speaks to supporters and members of the media before a bill signing by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Nov. 18, 2021, in Brandon, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates … Read more
Tap House Grill in Algonquin announced it was closing permanently on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Courtesy of Michelle Meyer The restaurant Tap House Grill in Algonquin Commons permanently closed its doors Tuesday. “It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that we have permanently closed Tap House Algonquin,” the Facebook post on the restaurant’s page … Read more
A man driving a stolen car was killed when he crashed into another vehicle early Wednesday in Ingleside, authorities said. The collision occurred about 5 a.m. on Route 134 east of North Catherine Street. The identity of the driver killed in the crash wasn’t immediately released. A Honda sedan, that had been reported stolen Tuesday … Read more
Chris Hansen Elburn Trustee Chris Hansen announced he will seek the Republican Party nomination in the 2026 primary election for the state Senate 33rd District, according to a news release. State Sen. Don DeWitte, a Republican from St. Charles, announced he would not seek reelection. “As a lifelong advocate for our community, I’m committed to … Read more
Ted Dabrowski Courtesy of Illinois Policy Institute He hasn’t yet publicly declared a gubernatorial bid, but conservative activist Ted Dabrowski sure looks like a man running for the state’s highest office. In recent weeks, Dabrowski, a Republican from Wilmette, formally created a campaign committee and filed paperwork with the Illinois State Board of Elections indicating … Read more
Joie Chitwood III Courtesy of Schaumburg Business Association Joie Chitwood III, executive director of PGA Tour’s 2026 Presidents Cup, will speak to members and guests of the Schaumburg Business Association at Medinah Country Club just as general admission tickets for the event go on sale next Tuesday. The SBA is taking its “Good Morning, Schaumburg!” … Read more
A child was airlifted in critical condition on Saturday after being run over by a lawn mower. Courtesy of the Cary Fire Protection District Friends of a Cary-area family whose 3-year-old son was severely injured in a lawn mower accident have started a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses and other bills during his … Read more