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St. Charles North junior Julianna Kouba, who went 6 for 12 with three doubles, a home run and eight RBIs across three games, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams, the lead prosecutor in 35 first-degree murder trials, didn't start out as a lawyer – or even a prosecutor.

Jennifer Mobley, co-founder of “Big Hearts of Fox Valley” with her husband Minor, said she’s witnessed first-hand the power of a community coming together. Her nonprofit unites the police and fire department, schools and volunteers to help St. Charles D303 students in need.

The HardyStrong Foundation, a non-profit charity named after the late Justin Hardy, continues to share his story while while raising awareness for cancers caused by genetic mutations nearly four years after his passing.

She organizes golf cart races with her seniors, came out of retirement just to keep caring, and lights up every room she enters. Meet Paula Marks — Kane County's 2026 reader-nominated Everyday Hero.

Hugo Saltijeral is executive director of Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia – after a second career serving the homeless at Hesed House in Aurora.

The annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser has become a beloved tradition in Batavia. Barber Craig Foltos said it's about providing hope to all of the children and families being helped by Ronald McDonald House. He said the event shows "they are not alone."

Janie Grillo of Campton Hills collects monarch eggs and caterpillars, raises them safely from predators, releases the mature butterflies – and tags those that are migrating.

St. Charles North softball secured sole possession of the DuKane Conference title with a win over Lake Park, while Kaneland baseball won a share of the Interstate 8 title with a victory over La Salle-Peru. That and more in Wednesday's KCC roundup.

A Batavia woman has been charged following a police investigation into a February crash that killed a Batavia man. The woman is charged with speeding and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The city of Geneva Bike and Pedestrian Committee will hold a Geneva Bike Rodeo on May 17 for families to learn about bike education and safety.

As Kane County works on roadway realignment to address traffic delay concerns at Fabyan Parkway at Illinois Route 2 in Batavia, a public meeting is planned for this month to discuss the project and how it will impact residents.

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the three people killed during a wrong-way driving crash on I-88 near Aurora May 10. Two 21-year-olds from DeKalb and a man from Melrose Park are confirmed dead.

There are high expectations for Batavia’s first-ever cannabis dispensary, Dutchess Batavia, which recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting.

An insert in the 200,000 Kane County property tax bills that went out May 1 has become something of a political hot seat for Treasurer Chris Lauzen, as residents complain it looks like a campaign piece.

St. Charles East softball kept its hopes of a DuKane Conference title alive with a win over Batavia and St. Francis softball won a 10-inning thriller over Somonauk. That and more results from Monday in the KCC sports roundup.

Avery Miller worked around a first-inning home run, tossing six scoreless innings afterwards as Glenbard North came back to secure a 3-1 victory over St. Charles North.

The Kane County Coroner's Office released the name of a woman found dead in Campton Hills andm following an autopsy Monday, reported that she died after being hit by a car.

Discussion about the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the city regarding funding and festivals is expected 7 p.m. Monday, May 11 at a special Committee of the Whole regarding the Destination Geneva Grant Program.

Following an investigation into a 19-year-old Aurora man being fatally shot by police, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office determined officers had a “reasonable belief” that their use of force was necessary.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has cleared Aurora authorities in officers’ actions during a student walkout in February that led to charges.

Three people were killed during a wrong-way driving crash on I-88 in the Aurora area in the early-morning hours Sunday.

Traffic back-ups along Illinois Route 31 are expected in St. Charles starting Monday, May 11 as workers reduce roadway lanes to repair a water main.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Light The Way Counseling PLLC’s new location.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a volunteer cleanup event on May 17 for community members to help clean the Fabyan Windmill.

A new holistic pediatrics practice has opened in Geneva.

Campton Hills police are investiging the death of a woman in the 4N600 block of Brookside West Drive, officials announced in a news release.

Central High School senior Hazel Anderson, 17, of Hampshire, submitted her senior portfolio to the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, one of the premier student art showcases in the country – and was offered $372,000 in scholarships from five institutions

Kyle LaRose homered and scored three runs and St. Charles East – held to just one run during the first two games of a three-game series with Lake Park – broke out in a 7-5 win in Saturday's finale in Roselle.

Kyle LaRose homered and scored three runs and St. Charles East – held to just one run during the first two games of a three-game series with Lake Park – broke out in a 7-5 win in Saturday's finale in Roselle.

Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman has opened a new Audit Hotline for anyone to report financial fraud, waste or abusive practices within the county.

Educators across Kane County were celebrated during the 50th Kane County Awards Banquet, with two St. Charles District 303 educators taking home some of the night’s top honors. The event featured hundreds of educators and school-support staff.

An Aurora man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and failure to register as a sex offender. He's been previously convicted of child sex abuse material offenses in Kentucky, authorities said.

More than 200 people filled the courtroom as 15 graduates stood on a small stage at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles for the 26th Drug Rehabilitation Court graduation.

St. Charles North, despite only having two wins, had seven double-scoring efforts to defend its team title in the 107th annual Kane County Meet. Bennett Konkey, who broke two meet records, led Geneva to second, while Kaneland took third.

No human remains were found at a South Elgin house that authorities searched Thursday while investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl.

No human remains were found at a South Elgin house that authorities searched Thursday while investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to participate in the Swedish Days Parade which will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28 from the corner of Center Street and Anderson Boulevard.

Valley Sheltered Workshop will host a Mother’s Day Inclusive Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at 325 Main St., Batavia.

A dog was killed in an Aurora house fire that also displaced three residents, authorities said.

After a brief closure in February, the former Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room at the Berry House, 227 S. Third St., Geneva, has reopened with new owners and a grand opening planned for Friday.

Part of a bike path in St. Charles behind Riverside Avenue (Illinois Route 25) near the Fox River is expected to reopen sometime Friday, after crews repair a ruptured water main, according to the city.

Kara Glenn showed her range in full, setting meet records in the 400 and 3,200 to pace St. Charles North to its second DuKane Conference title in as many years. St. Charles East set four meet records in taking second while Geneva took third.

St. Francis sophomore Chase Grigonis, who went 7 for 14 with two doubles and a home run at the plate and earned three wins in extra-inning games on the mound, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

In the case of a South Elgin teen who went missing 10 years ago, police are conducting a forensic excavation at a property in South Elgin, based on a new scan revealing "anomalies beneath the surface."

Clara Lyons hit three home runs and drove home five runs to lead Geneva softball to a 9-3 victory, their first win over Batavia in its last five games. Plus, more high-scoring affairs in Wednesday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Julianna Kouba drove home the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, and Carrigan Rich closed the door in the circle to help St. Charles North secure a 3-1 victory over St. Charles East.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Cycle Safe Saturday will focus on e-bikes, and there's an extended chance to get a GREEN grant, writes Lori Botterman.