Emily Coleman

A fire Tuesday night in Woodstock left one man dead, three in the hospital and more than 30 residents displaced, a Woodstock fire spokesman said.

Across Kane County , voters will get to pick who will serve on their local village boards, city councils, and township, park, library and fire protection district boards this spring.

A fire engine was struck by a passing semi, injuring a firefighter, while the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to a crash on Interstate 90.

The city of McHenry kicked off its holiday season this weekend with horse-drawn sleigh and trolley rides, visits with Santa, twinkling lights and its annual Toys for Tots Parade.

Kids In Need of McHenry County, a home for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and a Woodstock nonprofit that gives fidget toys to kids in emergency rooms, police stations and fire departments were among the nonprofits readers plan to donate to.

Safe House Animal Rescue League and Freedom House were among the nonprofits The Times and NewsTribune readers said they plan to support.

The Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project, a local chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sycamore Education Foundation were among the nonprofits Daily Chronicle readers said they plan to support.

The smell of raw marijuana alone is enough probable cause for an officer to search a vehicle, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday, reversing the decision of a Whiteside County judge and upholding the appellate court's ruling.

Wedding-centric businesses can now sign up for the Sauk Valley Wedding Expo.

A Dixon girl received top marks at a national 4-H event as part of the Illinois 4-H State Hippology team.