Fox Valley
CASA Kane County nears end of $1M endowment quest
CASA Kane County is going right to the wire in its mission to raise $1 million for an endowment, and in the process secure $500,000 from a St. Charles grant. ... Full story
Hot races to watch in the Fox Valley
While the top of the election ticket is getting the most attention, there are still plenty of local races to talk about in Kane and McHenry counties. ... Full story
Agency’s name now VNA Health Care
VNA of Fox Valley has changed its name. ... Full story
Damaging storms possible as cold front moves in
Strong thunderstorms could hit the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon when a cold front and instable atmospheric conditions create the potential for “explosive thunderstorm development,” according to the National Weather Service. ... Full story
Back-to-school supply lists 2011
School’s nearly back in session, and many classrooms have announced their school supply lists. Here is your guide to all things back to school. ... Full story
Chicago casting call for next Superman movie
The makers of the next Superman movie are hiring people in and around Chicago to share the screen with Krypton’s favorite son. ... Full story
Elburn creates first police commission
Earlier this year, village officials received official notice that Elburn’s population had surged well past 5,000. ... Full story
Census: Marriage still the norm in Fox Valley
With release of the first 2010 census figures in February, we found out Elgin had become the eighth-largest city in Illinois (and fifth largest in metropolitan Chicago); that Pingree Grove’s 3,554 percent growth rate made it one of the fastest-growing towns in the country; that for the first time, Elgin had slightly more Hispanics than non-Hispanic whites; and that the Fox Valley’s Asian population was growing rapidly. ... Full story
Suburbs loaded with Civil War memorabilia
Allan Pinkerton, who saved President Lincoln's life, ran a spy ring for the Union during the Civil War and founded a company that still exists, started as a barrel maker in West Dundee. ... Full story
Unemployment rate dips in Kane in April
Thanks to some apparent new demand for an assortment of products, the local job market appeared to have improved slightly again last month. ... Full story
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