When a group of civic-minded volunteers saw their town in need of a helping hand, they got together to give it one; now, several years later, their efforts have paid off, and Erie is feeling renewed, refreshed and revitalized.

More cases of intestinal sickness usually caused by norovirus have been reported in McHenry County, according to the health department.

The Geneva City Council approved nearly $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds in three economic incentive agreements with the owner of historic Fargo West State Street buildings.

Seneca High School sophomores Dane Ferrara, Tori Skelton, Alexander Gagnon and Grace Smith have been selected to attend the 2025 HOBY Leadership Seminar.

The Will County Health Department is expanding its mental health care services at its Bolingbrook and Monee offices.

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Judge Robert Marsaglia, of Morris, to serve as a commissioner on the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission for a term that starts with the new year and ends in 2027.

Coal City United Methodist Church has announced several Christmas events, including a Blue Christmas concert, it's holiday services, and family oriented church services.

A DeKalb man and mother were charged after police found more than a dozen cellphone videos of the man strangling and intentionally hurting a 1-year-old baby, according to court records. Police said the baby's mother knew about the videos but did not report them to authorities.

Joliet-area Rovanco company has pipe products installed worldwide. Their new plant is going up on I-55 next to Rovanco operations.