Kane County's 5 most-read stories: August 10-17

Man accused of threatening to ‘blow up’ McHenry nonprofit in court on false bomb threat charge

A Chicago man charged in 2024 with threatening to “blow up” a building used by Pioneer Center for Human Services in McHenry made a first court appearance Monday.

Linda Kunze Plaza improvements to begin in July

The renovation of Linda Kunze Plaza in downtown Downers Grove is expected to be complete before the end of the year

Lake in the Hills approves final settlement over ‘forever chemicals’

Lake in the Hills has approved another settlement with another company over its use of PFAS, or forever chemicals that have been linked to health problems.

Streator man accused of setting five different fires in Streator

“This is brazen behavior,” Judge Michelle Vescogni ruled, and spotlighted the burn on Hall’s arm. “That’s not a coincidence.”

QuikTrip begins $20M construction in Kankakee

The $20M construction of QuikTrip in south Kankakee is set to begin.