The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the second round of the Blue Star Banner Program, a joint project by the city and the chamber to honor Crystal Lake residents and government employees who have served in the military or are actively deployed.

A troubling financial outlook prompted a rating agency to drop the City of Marengo's general obligation bond rating two notches recently, from AA to A+.

A retired Air Force air battle manager is running for Algonquin Township highway commissioner, vowing that transparency will remain one of his biggest concerns.