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Johnnie Gunn, 17, of the 900 block of Serendipity Drive, Aurora, was charged with possession of marijuana and bringing contraband into a penal institution at 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Kane County state's attorney's ...

Plans to regulate of adult businesses in DuPage County could mean soda and water only at gentlemen's clubs that feature all-nude dancers.

Johnnie Gunn, 17, of the 900 block of Serendipity Drive, Aurora, was charged with possession of marijuana and bringing contraband into a penal institution at 8:30 p.m. Monday, the Kane County state's attorney's ...

ST. CHARLES As the Ferris wheel circled high up in the darkening sky, riders oohed and ahhed at the flashing lights and spinning rides below.

Alexis Long first envisioned the idea of a beaded clay dragon while flipping through a magazine.

Horticulture industry strives to be more green 04:53 PM CDT on Thursday, July 17, 2008 Many gardeners feel frustrated they cannot recycle the plastic pots, flats and trays used when planting.

As usual, with insanely hot weather come insanely wacky summer cocktails - some designed for sharing, others created to outdo any other adult beverage that's ever cooled you off.

Court Airhart, president of West Chicago-based Airhart Construction Co., admits the design of its Mackenzie model in Wheaton was a 'bit of a change.' 'For many years, each new model meant more square footage.

A St. Charles Township couple pleaded guilty on Friday to abducting three people at gunpoint after a botched drug deal years ago.

Worried that prostitutes are taking over their neighborhood, Elgin residents offered a suggestion to city officials: Publish the names and photographs of those convicted of the crime as well as their customers.

" Specialty chemicals maker Clariant has acquired the combined companies of Rite Systems Inc.

Right on time, West Chicago Railroad Days is on track and better than ever. The city's signature event will again be held at Reed-Keppler Park at National and Arbor Streets in West Chicago today through Sunday.

Residents on the city's near-west side regularly witness crimes ranging from prostitution to drug trafficking, according to Matt Szymonik, a neighborhood resident.

It was a lengthy lesson on the intricacies of consolidation. Nearly 40 school officials and parents from West Chicago Elementary District 94 spent Monday learning about how to consolidate West Chicago High ...

Two long-time blighted properties near downtown Elgin are scheduled for demolition by the end of August, signaling a ray of hope for nearby neighbors and businesses.

At the Resurrection Food Pantry, folks call him the Produce Man. At home he's The Farmer.

Located between the highway and the river, the Chicago Avenue Blue Line stop would be perfect if you had a car or a boat.

The video-recorded police interview in which a man denies killing and robbing a St.

West Chicago Elementary District 33 officials have appointed a local educator to fill a vacant seat on the school district's board.

Wheaton Academy and the Forest Trails subdivision are no longer on lockdown after West Chicago police took a knife-wielding man into custody Thursday.