Free bike safety inspections, a bike parade and prizes for decorated bikes, food and music will all be a part of the celebration ceremonies at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at Mill Road and Allegiance to mark the laying of the last piece in a pedestrian/bike trail that unites the Village of Oswego and the United City of Yorkville.

The National Weather Service reports a severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the area.

The cul-de-sac on Eagle View Lane was peaceful late Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 5 p.m. for Kane and McHenry counties. The storm is capable of producing nickel-size hail and destructive winds in excess of 70 mph.
The storm is capable of producing nickel-size hail and destructive winds in excess of 70 mph. This is a dangerous storm: Seek shelter inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for north central and northeastern Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, with hail up to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts to 80 mph, and dangerous lightning possible.

GardenABCs.com, a new, locally produced website, is helping educators, parents and local advocates start and maintain school and community gardens.

Twenty-one people were hospitalized and 45 others were treated on the scene after a Wednesday night chemical leak in a far west suburban Montgomery trucking company.