The Fox Valley Concert Band (FVCB) presents its Winter Concert on Sunday, March 4, at the Norris Center. The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. and, … Read more ›
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Automotive
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Valley Honda Ranked Largest Midwest Honda Dealer
After years of hard work and dedication to servicing Honda buyers from all over the Chicagoland area, Valley Honda has ... Read more ›
Children and family
From the community
The Plate Spinner Chronicles – Licensed to Survive
Despite our super hero aura, we working parents are mere humans. Still, if I had to choose one super power, I’d pick the ability to … Read more ›
Volunteering
From the community
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kane County Hosting Kick-off Event February 27
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kane County will hold its annual Kick-off event between 4-7 pm on Monday, Feb. 27 at the … Read more ›
Business
Chicago area home sales up, prices down in January
More homes were sold in the Chicago area last month than in any January since 2007, but prices continued to slide and additional declines are … Read more ›
Politics and government
Quinn’s bad news budget: ‘Our rendezvous with reality has arrived’
SPRINGFIELD—Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn today delivered a bad news budget speech, calling for prison closures, layoffs and cutbacks to health care for the poor. “This … Read more ›
Government
Congressmen say mass transit will take hit under GOP bill
Illinois congressmen warned today that a major transportation bill being debated in Washington could cut into long-term funding for transportation projects in the Chicago area, … Read more ›
Crime, News
Two robberies on the same day reported at grocery store, and more
Batavia About $180 worth of vodka and more than $500 worth of DVDs were reported stolen from Jewel, 119 S. Randall Rd., on Feb. 14. … Read more ›
News
Gas prices rising at record pace
The unseasonably warm weather isn’t the only sign of an early spring. Roiled by the specter of Iranian oil cutoffs, gas prices are rising at … Read more ›
News, People
IDOT chief sees challenging future down the road
Ann Schneider, Illinois’ first female transportation secretary, has spent almost 25 years in state government putting the public’s money to work. Schneider is completing her … Read more ›
Photos of the week
‘Lighthouse’ wins photo of the week contest
Steve Zasadny’s photo of an ice-encased lighthouse in Michigan was voted TribLocal’s favorite photo from Feb. 9-15. As the contest winner, Zasadny’s photograph will appear … Read more ›
