There's been a concerning increase in suicides in McHenry County over last year, and the vast majority of those who take their lives are men. The county's suicide prevention task forces offers training on how to help loved ones.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 20 featured the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator with Lee County Extension, Katie Baker, discussing upcoming events, including a “Pumpkin Smash” at Sauk Valley Community College on Nov. 8 through Lee County Extension.

A new public outdoor fitness court was unveiled Thursday and is now ready for use behind Kankakee High School.

The Yorkville Public Library Youth Services Department has released its November programming schedule.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District broke ground on its new first responder training facility on Monday.

The Dixon School Board approved three personnel action items Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at its board meeting.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources invites interested vendors to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting for operating a concession and camp store at Lowden State Park in Ogle County.

About three weeks remain for the public to provide input on a road extension project planned in Cary that aims to improve mobility in the downtown area.

Chapel on the Green, the oldest church in Kendall County, is celebrating the unveiling of a new Illinois State Historical Marker in a public event at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 in Yorkville.