Yasmeen Bankole: Our rail infrastructure has lagged behind that of other advanced nations. It’s time to treat passenger rail not as an afterthought, but as a vital government service. Read Bankole's full election questionnaire here

Marmion used eight bonus-point victories to secure a 46-23 victory over Mount Carmel, while Montini rebounded from a 13-point deficit to take home a 35-27 victory over Marist to each secure a spot at the dual team state meet.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Ricky Rivard: I will fight for real property tax relief by fixing our school funding system, ending the over-reliance on local property taxes and pushing the state to meet its obligation to fund education. Read Rivard's full election questionnaire here

A daycare teacher is facing charges after St. Charles police said she gave chewable laxatives to three children in her care, each 2 years old or younger.

Kaneland boys basketball senior Marshawn Cocroft, who surpassed 2,000 points in his career and helped the team stay undefeated on the season, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

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