After repeated delays, plans to redevelop the long-vacant former St. Mary’s Hospital building into apartments in DeKalb may be a go.

A 51-year-old Geneva woman was charged with multiple felonies after police alleged she spit in an officer’s mouth and threatened to attack her neighbors, records show.

An Oswego man was charged this week after a three-day manhunt with federal authorities following a report of a home invasion and domestic battery in Sandwich.

A new shop promising a special curated collection of decoration and design essentials has found a home in the landmark downtown Fargo block in DeKalb, its owner said.

The facility, 220 College Ave. in DeKalb, will serve area youth ages 14 to 18 and be the first of its kind in DeKalb County.

Pigtails & Crewcuts: Haircuts for Kids, 1318 Commons Drive, Suite 6050, Geneva, specializes in providing services to children with sensory issues and special needs.

A DeKalb man was jailed and denied release this week after being accused of sexually abusing a minor in a Walmart bathroom in December 2024, according to court records. Police said he had a history of approaching minors at the DeKalb Walmart.

The city of Geneva is opening warming shelters in public buildings this weekend in response to bitterly cold, freezing weather forecast this weekend.

The Kane County Electoral Board heard more than an hour of argument over objections from Pamela Carr Hagerman against the nominating papers of Ignoffo. They are both seeking the GOP nomination in Dundee Township Precinct 1.

In response to a hazardous weather advisory with excessive cold, the city of Batavia opened a temporary warming center from 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Dec. 12, through 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 at the police station, 100 N. Island Ave.

Though a groundbreaking already marked the ceremonial start to a new facility for a DeKalb-based domestic violence crisis shelter, the nonprofit behind the build still needs final approval from the city for construction. The amended plan will go before a city commission on Monday

Kane County Circuit Judge Kevin Busch will retire Jan. 29, 2026 and the Illinois Supreme Court is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy.

Trevor Brandner is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, six counts of criminal sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual abuse and four counts of domestic battery.

The horse-drawn wagon rides and Santa & Mrs. Claus visits now will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday. Dec. 19, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls.

An Aurora man pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 38 years in prison in the stabbing death of his mother, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced.

A DeKalb man who was shot by police during a confrontation after he wielded a knife inside a car dealership won’t spend any time in prison, though he pleaded guilty this week to attempted armed robbery, court records show.

As proposed, five three-story apartment buildings containing 125 units would be built as well as six two-story owner-occupied townhouse buildings containing 36 units.

The Coloma Township Board faced vehement protests from a large crowd Wednesday, Dec. 10, before voting 3-2 to approve a 43% property tax hike.

A Joliet man was arrested after allegedly stealing a car and then fleeing Joliet police

A person was hospitalized with minor injuries and signs of hypothermia on Thursday following a rollover crash into cold water near Elgin and Pingree Grove in Kane County, authorities said.

While most Ogle County residents were figuring out how to get rid of the nearly 12 inches of snow that fell across the region Nov. 29, 2025, sculptor Fran Volz of Rockford was getting inspired.

The Morris Police Department said Thursday that officers have arrested Teveon Wallace, 29, of Joliet, after he fled police during a traffic stop.

Rooted for Good – a nonprofit working to address hunger and expand access to healthy, sustainably grown foods – is about 30% of the way toward funding a new $6 million headquarters on DeKalb’s northwest side.

Mark Cooper, 48, was sentenced in absentia Tuesday, Dec. 9, following an outburst at his sentencing hearing, during which he verbally berated the judge and threatened to spit on a deputy.

The 2026 budget for Joliet “holds the line on property taxes for the second consecutive year," according to city officials. The city council is expected to vote on the budget next week.

A Will County judge found the testimony of Juan Moreno credible enough to overcome a request from Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s Office to temporarily bar him from holding a seat on the Joliet City Council.

When local homeowners get their tax bills in 2026, they could find themselves owing about $350 more to DeKalb School District 428.

After a crowded public hearing that lasted 2.5 hours where dozens of residents spoke Monday night, the DeKalb City Council unanimously approved a massive 560-acre data center. The votes came less than a month after the project first became known to the public.

Someone heard this year’s Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign’s theme was Give With Joy. A gold coin was found in a kettle located in Kankakee.

An Ogle County judge ruled Friday, Dec. 5, to suppress evidence seized during a 2024 search of a Woosung man’s home in part because police did not alert the court that the man had a medical cannabis card.

The planned indoor waterpark in Bradley has a commitment from Mattel, a nationally recognized producer of youth- and family-based toys, games and movies.

A Rock Falls man was sentenced Monday to up to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of possessing images of child sexual abuse

A spokeswoman for Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox said a call was made by a 'distressed individual' and police have confirmed that no credible threat has been identified.

Dixon City and Rural firefighters battled fire and ice Monday, Dec. 8, after a shed fire broke out around 12:20 p.m. at 1558 Joliet Way in Dixon.

On Monday, the DeKalb City Council is expected to vote on a proposed 560-acre data center development by Edged, a division of infrastructure technology company Endeavour Energy. Here's what we know so far

Judge James Heuerman agreed to give the city of Rock Falls and two fire officials until Jan. 12 to file the post-trial motion that could put them on the path to appealing the verdict in connection with the 2021 death of Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos

A vacant DeKalb home for sale is no longer inhabitable due to a fire on Friday, authorities said.

The Dixon City Fire Department, Dixon Rural FPD and Advance EMS were dispatched at 4:46 a.m Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, to the area of Monroe Avenue and West First Street for a reported explosion and fire.

The Geneva City Council is expected to act on a ballot question at a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, asking voters' approval to sell $59.4 million in bonds, much of which could go toward a new police station.

Officials and staff with Safe Passage hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday to mark the start of construction for a long-awaited new and expanded shelter in DeKalb, for those experiencing domestic violence.

Dixon Rural and Dixon City firefighters and Advance EMS were dispatched at 12:46 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, to a structure fire at 1706 Spring St., Nachusa, according to a news release from Dixon Rural Fire Chief Dustin Dahlstrom.

A 29-year-old St. Charles man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 16 years in prison for dissemination of child sexual abuse images, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Geneva city flags have been lowered to half staff in memory of former mayor Tom Coughlin.

More than 170 people have signed an online petition against Endeavour Energy’s proposed 560-acre Edged data center development in DeKalb. The City Council is expected to vote on the development Monday.

There’s still a ways to go before TD Ryan’s annual Freezin’ For Food drive meets last year’s totals, he said. Donations are welcome at the Hy-Vee parking lot near the gas station from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The city of Rock Falls and two fire officials are taking steps that could pave the way for an appeal of a $31.5 million verdict issued against them in connection with Sterling Fire Lt. Garrett Ramos’s 2021 line-of-duty death

A Sterling man has pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges filed after an October shooting that damaged a residence in that city.

The ramp from westbound I-80 to Larkin Avenue will be closed this weekend starting Friday night.

Elected officials, local leaders and staff at DeKalb-based Safe Passage, which provides shelter to those facing domestic violence, gathered Friday on Franklin Street to break ground on a new facility expected to expand resources and rooms for those in need.

Eager children and their families bundled up Friday to greet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in downtown Sycamore for the annual Walk with Santa and lighting of the tree on the DeKalb County Courthouse lawn.