The Bears have reached a tentative agreement with three Arlington Heights-area school districts over a long-running property tax dispute for the former racetrack land, renewing the prospect of a suburban stadium.

A 75-year-old Hampshire man died after a crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 20 east of Illinois Route 47 in Rutland Township,

Several holiday-themed events – including crafts, visits with Santa and science labs – are coming up at the Cary Park District.

A male driver died after crashing into a tree Sunday night in Woodstock, officials report.

The Crystal Lake Park District is accepting children’s letters to Santa through Dec. 6.

St. John’s United Church of Christ in Hampshire is collecting gift cards for Home of the Sparrow, a Woodstock nonprofit that helps women and children during difficult times.