A car meet was held at Elgin High School Friday night in memory of Jess Kendall, an 18-year-old senior who died Oct. 21 after being shot before a concert in Chicago.

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway plans to install technology that will alert first responders and motorists in Elgin and elsewhere to when trains are to pass through town and where there are blocked crossings.

The controlled burns help release nutrients from burned plant material, encourage seed growth and expose bare soil to sunlight so native plants can flourish, officials said.

St. Charles North moves up behind Oswego in top spot, while Waubonsie Valley joins rankings.

First-round football pairings by Illinois High School Association for Southland and Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

Ethan Plumb helps North Stars overcome a 14-point deficit in the second half Friday for a 35-21 win over Vikings.

Jackson Carey buries the lone goal with 33:20 left in second half for a 1-0 win in Class 3A Hampshire Regional final.

Illinois’ thousands of government bodies make it difficult for both authorities and citizens to hold public officials accountable for misdeeds.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.