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‘A perfect storm of problems’: Feds dig into gate flaw and crew fatigue in deadly Elgin train crash

‘A perfect storm of problems’: Feds dig into gate flaw and crew fatigue in deadly Elgin train crash

“I was fighting sleep” before a fatal Kane County train crash, an engineer tells the NTSB. But there’s other issues at play, documents show.

 
Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spike

Illinois’ high vaccination rate has stemmed measles tide amid nationwide spike

In the wake of an increase in measles cases across the U.S., including a reported exposure at Kaneland High School in Kane County, health officials recommend those who are eligible to get vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.

 
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Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans

Tyson Bagent sparks the Bears with a 97-yard opening TD to wrap preseason with win over Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tyson Bagent gave the Chicago Bears just the offensive start to wrap up the preseason in winning style. Bagent connected with Zavion Thomas for a 97-ya...

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

‘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

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

After helping the RTA regain its focus amid scandals and interagency strife, plus weather the pandemic and a financial crisis, board chair is exiting.

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

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

President Donald Trump said Saturday he will be coming to the Chicago area in September after being named the honorary chairman of the Presidents Cup golf tournament, which is being held at Medinah Country Club in the Western suburbs.

 
Man seriously injured in Saturday morning crash in East Dundee

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.

 
Football roundup: Montini, Batavia fall; Wheaton Academy, Lisle win

Football roundup: Montini, Batavia fall; Wheaton Academy, Lisle win

Montini’s 25-game winning streak, stretching over three seasons, ended following Friday night’s 35-28 nonconference loss to Class 8A foe Sandburg in Orland Park. Sandbur...

 
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Three dogs, one cat killed in Des Plaines fire

Three dogs, one cat killed in Des Plaines fire

Three dogs and one cat died in a fire in Des Plaines early Sunday morning, fire officials said.

 
Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes NL MVP case with 3-homer day

Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong makes NL MVP case with 3-homer day

Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his MVP push with the first three-homer game of his career in Saturday’s 17-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds. “Sometimes you feel it in your b...

 

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