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The Kane County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect was safely taken into custody following an incident where a resident reportedly barricaded themselves inside a residence brandishing a firearm in Kane County.

Column: I’m not sure yet what truth Zero Cut delivers, but it may come to me if I consider other triggers, writes Rick Holinger.

In the wake of news an unvaccinated Kaneland High School student may have spread the potentially fatal measles disease to other students on Aug. 18, the Kane County Health Department announced a second location where people may have been exposed. A Call Center has been set up.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office is warning of a scam financially targeting families of incarcerated residents. Anyone receiving suspicious calls are urged to contact authorities immediately.

St. Charles East opened its season with a demonstration of adaptability in a 4-0 win over Oswego on Monday night. Goalkeeper Jason Striegel collected four saves while Colin Harrington tallied his first varsity goal to put the Saints ahead for good.

The Kaneland School District 302 notified parents that a student at Kaneland High School in Maple Park tested positive for measles. It is only the third case in Kane County in the past 25 years. The high school is having an e-Learning day on Aug. 25.

St. Charles Bowl will celebrate 65 years in business on Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities planned throughout the day, including trivia, prizes and giveaways.

A South Elgin man pleaded guilty to the felony charges of dissemination of child sexual abuse material. The man was caught after he sent a video file depicting a child to an undercover Kane County government computer, authorities said.

Public health officials are searching for people who may have been exposed to a Kane County resident who officially tested positive for measles.

The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free training Aug. 31 on how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone.

The Geneva Fire Department has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in fire and emergency services and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Fox Valley residents are invited to a free public forum on data centers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at Elgin Community College Siegle Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building E, Elgin.

Businesses and nonprofits affected by the storms July 2 through 4 can apply for business physical disaster loans and can borrow up to $2 million in assistance.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is rebuilding East State Street/Illinois Route 38 from Glengarry Drive to the Fox River in Geneva, a multi-year $22 million project expected to be completed late next year.

Shodeen's shrink-wrap of old blacksmith shop in Geneva landed the developer back before a hearing officer – but the hearing was postponed to Oct. 15 so both sides could review documents.

Column: The St. Charles Park District is also welcoming the fall season with a variety of programs and opportunities for family fun.

A vacant former Aurora Housing Authority apartment building on the city’s east side went up in flames on Aug. 13. The Aurora Fire Department did not say if the building remains habitable after the fire and smoke damage.

After St. Charles Police said they fielded several residents’ complaints about late-night music during the Chicagoland Halal Fest 2026, organizers apologized while also thanking the community for helping support the event.

Column: It’s always sad to see summer come to an end, but the fun is still going on in Geneva! Geneva Chamber’s Festival of the Vine returns Sept. 11-Sept. 13, writes Elisa Reamer

CASA Kane County accomplished its plan to buy a new location within a five-mile radius of the Juvenile Justice Center, as property records show the nonprofit bought an office condo in St. Charles on June 18 for $950,000.

Alderperson Jayme Muenz announced she’s tossing her hat in the ring for another term on the St. Charles City Council in the spring 2027 election.

Following a traffic crash Thursday, authorities have closed Red Grate Bridge in St. Charles. City officials are currently telling drivers to avoid the area.

The 2026 boys golf season is underway this week and here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

More than 14,000 doses of LSD were seized, and a Pennsylvania man was charged after DeKalb County and Kane County sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop on I-88 Tuesday, according to court records.

The cities of Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles are all planning to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday evening after insects carrying the potentially fatal West Nile virus were discovered in local traps.

For residents interested in running for City Council, St. Charles is making nomination packets available starting Aug. 21 for next year's local election, when five aldermanic seats and the city clerk are on the ballot.

A Campton Township man has been charged with 44 felonies related to the possession and production of child sexual abuse material using artificial intelligence, Kane County authorities said.

A Kane County jury has found a Streamwood man guilty of sexual assaulting and strangling a child in Elgin. He faces six and 67 years in prison.

Sleepy Hollow Trustee Jennifer L. McGuire was charged with felony possession of a stolen vehicle under the name of Jennifer L. Noor, public records show. She's also not attended board meetings for months, and a police report alleges the elected official no longer lives in town

Authorities in Kane County responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash in the Big Rock area Monday, and a road in the area was shut down.

A Sugar Grove man who pleaded guilty in the hit-and-run death of his elderly neighbor Elaine Zielke was sentenced to 36 months of probation. His lawyer said he accepted responsibility.

Geneva police will implement temporary parking restrictions for the upcoming Concours d’Elegance from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23 on Third Street in the city’s downtown

Construction on an extension of the Great Western Trail in Sycamore begins Aug. 17, the Sycamore Park District announced. The trail follows nearly 19 miles of the former Chicago Great Western Railway corridor, connecting LeRoy Oaks Forest Preserve in St. Charles to Sycamore.

University of Illinois Extension will hold a free open house with gardening, environment and wellness activities at the Kane County Idea Garden.

Campton Hills author Richard Holinger released two new books, one of short fiction, the other of essays.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is providing the community with another gathering space – this time outside along the streaming waters of the Fox River. And yes, the deck is dog-friendly.

Kane County Clerk John Cunningham is inviting the community to tour the office and residents to apply to serve as judges for the Nov. 3 general election.

Column: Getting rid of old paint, pesticides, household chemicals, and other hazardous materials is easier than ever with Batavia’s Household Hazardous Waste Front Door Collection Program, writes Lori Botterman with the city of Batavia.

The St. Charles Public Library District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees to serve the remainder of the term through next year.

The St. Charles Police Department said it received several complaints from residents stemming from the late night live music during the “Chicagoland Halal Fest 2026” at the Kane County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

An Aurora man was charged Aug. 11 with 15 felony counts of possessing images of child sexual abuse material of victims under age 13, according to authorities.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its eighth annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday for community members to help remove invasive rusty crayfish from local waterways.

Column: In a world filled with distractions, art instructor Susan Anderson invites her students to connect with their imagination and creativity and have a fun time, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the St. Charles Park District.

Despite Kane County officials saying they’re concerned about the sheriff’s office being $9.5 million over budget from 2023 to 2025, State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told board members that the information was already provided to them in different meetings.

The girls golf season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

An Aurora man was charged in a July 6 fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 27-year-old bicyclist Ebony Calvillo of Hampshire, authorities announced Tuesday.

More than 3,800 Kane County residents are without power Tuesday afternoon following severe storms across the region, according to ComEd. Multiple road closures also are in effect, according to Kane County Emergency Management.

A lightning strike set a roadside tree ablaze and damaged an underground natural gas main in Bartlett.

With the start of the school season later this week, Batavia addressed residents' “frustration” that the roadwork could make for a traffic and congestion nightmare.

Kane County Assistant State’s Attorney Kelly Orland received the National District Attorneys Association’s Distinguished Faculty Award at a recent conference in Boston.