Explainer

Local discussion about housing people without shelter is surfacing In the wake of U.S. Supreme Court action that now allows cities to establish an ordinance to ban sleeping and camping in public spaces.

Students returned to classrooms only weeks ago, but in that time educators and police across northern Illinois have responded to dozens of school threats, creating what authorities said is an atmosphere of fear they worry could worsen if something isn’t done.

When McHenry County voters head to the polls this fall, they’ll see candidates ranging from president to county board member, but also several ballot requests related to taxes and other government issues.

Starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, early voting locations around Illinois will be open for business and mail-in ballots will be sent out to voters who submitted requests for them beginning in August.

Putnam County residents will decide in the Nov. 5 election whether the school district moves to a single campus in Granville joining the high school and elementary school there, after the district has found its facilities need more than $60 million in updates.

The McHenry VFW's Queen of Hearts jackpot is once again topping $1 million and has rolled over yet again in the latest drawing. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Joliet Township High School District 204 sent a notice to families and refreshed students on safety protocols Monday following two days of non-credible social media threats to its schools.

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board will hold another hearing on the proposed sale of Ascension-owned facilities in October.

Peru residents will be asked on the November ballot if they want to use the hotel/motel tax to fund a municipal pool, but what will a pool cost the city or its residents?

The Huntley Park District is asking voters to give their blessing to an $18 million bond sale that would involve a tax increase.