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‘Unlike anything else’: Kane forest district to make rare bog more accessible to visitors

The Kane County Forest Preserve District wants to improve the public’s ability to see and learn about Rutland Bog, a remnant from when huge ice sheets moved across the land.

‘It’s all teed up’: Dillard’s last stop as RTA chief comes as new agency rises

President Donald Trump to attend Presidents Cup in Chicago area as tournament’s honorary chairman

60-year-old packaging company making the move to Elgin

Bartlett delays decision on renewal of Flock camera contract

Antioch uses big plays to turn tables on Lake Zurich

Jury convicts man of first-degree murder in fatal Antioch shooting

The Kroehler mansion in Naperville will be allowed to keep its black roof and windows under a decision made by the Naperville Historic Preservation Commission. Preservationists argued the color scheme is not in keeping with the mansion’s original look and that the changes were made without city approval. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Naperville panel rejects critics, OKs historic Kroehler mansion color scheme changes

Historic Preservation Commission members voted to approve exterior changes to the Kroehler mansion as part of a restoration and renovation of the historic building.

A young wallaby named Bindi stands in her new space at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora on Aug. 20. Bindi is one of two young wallabies who recently joined the zoo. (City of Aurora)

Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora welcomes its first two wallabies

The Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora has two new young residents. Wally and Bindi, two young wallabies just over a year old, moved into the zoo on Aug. 5, becoming the zoo’s first marsupials, city officials said Thursday.

The South Elgin clubhouse of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Illinois, members of which are seen here on the last day of summer camp, will offer programming related to a mental health initiative being funded by the Elgin Township Mental Health Board that also will take place at five Elgin schools. (Boys and Girls Club of North Central Illinois)

Elgin Township joining forces with schools, nonprofits on youth mental health programs

The Elgin Township 708 Mental Health Board is providing $437,000 for a pilot program to provide preventive measures and early intervention care at five schools in Elgin Area School District U-46.

Man seriously injured in Saturday morning crash in East Dundee

An East Dundee crash between an SUV and a semitruck late Saturday morning required firefighters to extricate a seriously injured occupant of the SUV, authorities said.

Daddio's Diner in Batavia announced it will close in September. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Daddio’s Diner announces it will close after nearly 20 years in Batavia

After nearly 20 years in Batavia, Daddio’s Diner announced it will close next month.

Man accused of killing baby in Aurora in 2010

A Burlington man is facing a charge of first-degree murder after authorities accused him of killing a baby nearly 16 years ago in Aurora.

Looking south with the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway at the top, here’s how the southeast corner of Higgins Road, left, and Bartlett Road near South Barrington looked in April. Village officials are taking steps to annex the property and create a special taxing district to help fund improvements here. (Brian Hill/Daily Herald)

Plan to redevelop former Allstate site clears hurdle

A plan to create a special taxing district that would help fund redevelopment of Allstate’s former headquarters has support from government agencies in the South Barrington area.

Indian Prairie District 204 projecting a $5.8 million budget deficit for current school year

Indian Prairie School District 204 is facing a $5.8 million deficit in its operating budget this school year, with plans to adopt the budget next month following a school board vote.