Kane County's 5 most-read stories: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

World War II veteran celebrates 107th birthday in Sycamore: ‘An act of God’

A Sycamore veteran who turns 107 this month still spends each morning and evening with his late wife Marie – he kisses a picture of her that he keeps on his bed. His tip for a long life? "A little drink once in a while don’t hurt," said Jack Connerton.

Most important Chicago Bears in 2026: No. 6 Joe Thuney

Left guard Joe Thuney brought his hall-of-fame approach to Halas Hall last offseason when he joined the Chicago Bears. Now Thuney's stability will once again be invaluable for the Bears as he's the sixth most-important player heading into 2026.

Princeton community rallies around the Rob Comer family’s darkest day

The Comer family quickly found they were not alone in their day of despair as the Princeton community, including schools, youth sports organizations and churches, rallied around them offering, clothes, gift cards, meals and most importantly, love.

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

Trump’s speech presented allegations of interference and influence in ways that lacked key context, and did not produce evidence that votes had been manipulated or that the election outcome had been altered.

Single-family home in St. Charles sells for $980,000

A 4,333-square-foot single-family home, built in 1984, has changed hands.