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Jury trial begins for Joliet man charged in neighbor's murder
5+ min ago (526+ words) A Will County jury will decide whether a Joliet man unlawfully shot and killed his neighbor after a quarrel between the two on May 8. The trial for Willis Ellis, 58, began on Monday, about two months after his arrest on a…...
Kendall County residents encouraged to report storm damage for possible county-wide disaster relief
35+ min ago (106+ words) Shaw Local Kendall County residents encouraged to report storm damage for possible county-wide disaster relief Following a stormy weekend of heavy rains, the Kendall County Emergency Management Agency is offering a self-reporting tool for residents to determine if the area…...
Cheers by the Lake: Thirsty Thursday on the Deck continues with two July events
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (246+ words) The Glen Ellyn Park District's popular Thirsty Thursday on the Deck series continues in July with two evenings of lakeside relaxation, live music and great drinks at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, located at 645 Lenox Road in Glen Ellyn. Guests ages…...
Five hospitalized in rollover SUV crash on Illinois Route 72 in De Kalb County " Shaw Local
33+ min ago (192+ words) De Kalb County Sheriff's squad car vehicle in Sycamore, IL on Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Mark Black for Shaw Local) Five people were hospitalized Tuesday after their SUV rolled over multiple times in a two-vehicle crash in Kingston Township, according to the…...
Photos: Water rescue near Captain Swift Bridge Saves two children
41+ min ago (125+ words) Shaw Local A Bureau County Sheriff deputy rescues one of the two children trapped on a sandbar on Big Bureau Creek near the Captain Swift Bridge on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Princeton. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and events…...
Single-family home sells in St. Charles for $880, 000
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (191+ words) A single-family home located at 519 Brownstone Drive in St. Charles has a new owner since June 25. The 2, 551-square-foot home, built in 2003, was sold for $880, 000, or $345 per square foot. This two-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior features…...
2026 Times All-Area Girls Soccer Team
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (698+ words) Kaneland's Arden Stoddard and Ottawa's Chloe Carmona battle for the ball in a match this past season on King Field at Ottawa High School. (Scott Anderson) Selected by a vote of The Times Sports staff, we are proud to present…...
Twins Summer and Skye Toussaint leading Johnsburg girls basketball to new heights
11+ hour, 35+ min ago (1279+ words) Johnsburg's Skye Toussaint, right, moves the ball against Marengo in January 2026 at Marengo High School in Marengo. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local) Giving up five inches of height, Johnsburg's Summer Toussaint enjoys the challenge of…...
Johnson to lead Rock Falls Chamber as new executive director
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (161+ words) Camryn Johnson has been selected as the new executive director of the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber announced Tuesday. Johnson has served with the Rock Falls Chamber as an intern, volunteer, and Chamber Ambassador. Along the way, she…...
Kane County Sheriff's Office spent $12 M over budget over last 4 years; SAFE-T Act cited
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (888+ words) Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain's office is over budget since 2023 and county officials are expecting a presentation at the next Executive Committee meeting on July 8. (Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald. com/Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald. com) Kane County officials say they…...