For the first time in more than 200 years, the thunder of bison hooves can once again be heard on a Kane County forest preserve prairie. The triumphant return of American bison to Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve in Sycamore represents something deeper.

The developers for 83 planned homes on 38 acres of historic Red Gate Farm near St. Charles are requesting more time to respond to concerns that their Claibourne Farm proposal is too dense.

Work has begun on a new section of Elburn's Blackberry Creek development, and five of the streets there will be named for local families with deep roots.

A person was hospitalized with minor injuries and signs of hypothermia on Thursday following a rollover crash into cold water near Elgin and Pingree Grove in Kane County, authorities said.

The Geneva City Council is expected to act on a ballot question at a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, asking voters' approval to sell $59.4 million in bonds, much of which could go toward a new police station.