The work of an amateur photographer is getting new exposure thanks to an Elgin couple who inherited 20,000-plus Kodachrome slides.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office approved several charges against the man.

The event offered Saturday and Sunday by the Kane County Forest Preserve District gave families the opportunity to watch naturalists tap into maple trees in search of what some call the liquid gold that eventually yields true maple syrup.

Roundup of small news items for the Elgin area.

The Republican primary for governor four years ago was impossible to miss with massive spending and six candidates. This year, apart from candidate Darren Bailey, almost nothing is the same.

Many towns cannot afford the millions of dollars needed to upgrade their water systems. That means ratepayers could end up footing the bill.