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Person taken into custody following armed standoff in Kane County
Holinger: Eschew Zero Cut; moderately thin is all we need
Another possible measles exposure site announced by Kane County Health Department
Money scam targets jail inmates’ families, warns Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office
St. Charles East rides second half scoring surge to win over Oswego
Local person with measles is Kaneland High student; exposure in building Aug. 18
St. Charles Bowl marks 65 years Saturday with prizes, giveaways, trivia
South Elgin man headed to prison after sending child sex abuse video to investigator’s computer
Measles case confirmed in Kane County; Health Department investigating potential exposures
Kane County Health Department offers naloxone training to reverse opioid overdoses
Geneva Fire Department earns reaccreditation
Kane County groups to host officials, experts on data centers
SBA centers open in to help those affected by July storms
Geneva urges support for East State Street businesses during construction with Carl the Cone
As Geneva fines top $500K over old blacksmith shop, judge to rule on compliance of cover
St. Charles Park District: Fall meets fun with district events this September
Vacant former Aurora Housing Authority apartment building goes up in flames; no injuries reported
Halal Fest organizers apologize for noise complaints, thank St. Charles Police, community for support
Reamer: Geneva Chamber’s Festival of the Vine returns Sept. 11
CASA Kane County buys office condo for $950K in St. Charles
St. Charles Ward 2 Alderperson Jayme Muenz announces 2027 reelection bid
Red Gate Bridge temporarily closed in St. Charles after crash; city officials say avoid the area
2026 Kane County Chronicle boys golf preview capsules
More than 14K doses of LSD seized after I-88 drug bust by DeKalb, Kane County sheriff’s offices
St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva to spray for mosquitoes Wednesday evening after West Nile detected
5 St. Charles City Council seats up for grabs in ’27; nominating petitions out soon
Campton Township man charged with using AI to create child sexual abuse images
Kane County jury finds man guilty of sexual assault, strangulation of child
Sleepy Hollow village trustee charged with felony theft of Maserati; hasn’t been at meeting in months
Kane County responders on scene of fatal crash near Big Rock; road closed
Sugar Grove man gets 3 years of probation in hit-and-run death of neighbor
Geneva sets parking restrictions for car show
Construction on Great Western Trail extension in Sycamore begins Aug. 17
Illinois Extension to host free community day at Idea Garden in St. Charles
Campton Hills author publishes 2 new books of short fiction, essays
Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia expands with an open-air deck along downtown Fox River
Kane County Clerk’s Office seeks poll workers for Nov. 3 election
What’s Happening in Batavia? What to know about household hazardous waste pickup
St. Charles Library seeking applicants to fill vacancy on Board of Trustees
Halal Fest in St. Charles prompts several noise complaints
Aurora man charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
Rusty Rodeo set for Aug. 15 in North Aurora and St. Charles
St. Charles Park District: Creating confidence one masterpiece at a time
Officials blame $9.5M in Kane County Sheriff’s budget overages on unfunded state mandates, higher costs, COVID
2026 Kane County Chronicle girls golf preview capsules
Aurora man charged in hit-and-run crash that killed Hampshire bicyclist, 27
More than 3,800 Kane County residents without power after Tuesday storms; road closures in effect
Lightning strike sets tree ablaze and ruptures natural gas line in Bartlett
‘Frustration’ as Batavia roadwork might run into start of District 101 school year
Kane County prosecutor recognized for mentoring, state’s attorney programming
Updates to Batavia Riverwalk, Engstrom Family parks coming
Geneva residents invited to meet incoming fire chief, deputy chief at Aug. 17 swearing-in ceremony
St. Charles man on e-bike in critical condition after hitting box truck in Geneva
Yo, Joan! Beauty when seen through the eyes of the beholder
Addressing needs of young parents: Birth to Five Council assists in kids’ ‘critical’ early years
2 die in fiery crash on I-88 in Aurora, authorities shut down lanes for almost 5 hours
Police search for shooter after woman suffers gunshot wound in Elgin
7-vehicle crash sends woman to hospital in Batavia; driver, 21, cited
Aurora man charged with murder in wrong-way crash on I-94 that killed Chicago woman
Two 20-year-olds from Kane County dead after going missing while kayaking in Wisconsin
Campton Hills to host National Night Out
2 Democrats vying for state rep. in Districts 70, 76, talk special education at town hall
St. Charles retailer offers 3 paintings by Japanese-American internment camp survivor
Geneva to host 2nd annual National Night Out
5 arrested in Kane County’s 4th of July ‘no refusal’ enforcement campaign
St. Charles closer to backing $3M in ‘necessary’ incentives for new housing near downtown
What’s Happening in Batavia?: Get informed at Farmers’ Market, join National Night Out
Scott Road reopens in Kane County after being closed for emergency repairs since Fourth of July flooding
Presales of 99 new homes in North Aurora; see their price range
Data center developer launches website to allay South Elgin’s fears
Aurora teen, 18, charged with sharing child sex abuse material
What’s Happening in Batavia?: Tips for summer heat
Chamber announces 2026 winners of Geneva Arts Fair juried art show
Batavia man, Braidwood woman hospitalized after DeKalb County crash
St. Charles Park Foundation invites public to support parks through summer fundraising
Geneva customers asked to reduce electric use from 2-8 p.m. today
Stitched by Stephanie in Geneva makes old art of crochet new again
Geneva council OKs $26K of Destination Geneva grants
City gives $700K to St. Charles area mental health agencies, funds police social worker program
Part of Fox River Trail to close for 2 months for Geneva wastewater project
Kane County Clerk invites public to learn about election process, see behind the scenes
Elgin man reported missing for nearly a month ID’d as Fox River drowning victim
Aurora Police search for driver in hit-and-run that left pedestrian with ‘significant injuries’ in June
Six men charged with promoting prostitution across 5 northern Illinois counties denied release pending trial
Oswego man pleads guilty after police say they found child sex abuse material on laptop at Batavia workplace
Man found dead in Fox River in Elgin
National magazine lists Kane County No. 17 in country for business growth, development
Sugar Grove Corn Boil returns Thursday for America 250-themed festival
St. Charles reschedules canceled 4th of July fireworks with live music, activities
Campton Hills welcomes new village administrator
Geneva Chamber: Tack Så Mycket – Thank you so much for another successful Swedish Days
St. Charles campers celebrate 50 years of Fox Valley Special Recreation to mark Disability Pride Month
South 7th Avenue roadwork in St. Charles starts Wednesday, traffic down to one lane
Police: Sting leads to 12 men charged with solicitation of prostitute in Aurora
Funeral set for Elgin man and St. Edward grad, 21, who died from July 4 fireworks accident
West Nile virus detected in area mosquitos; St. Charles will spray Tuesday evening
St. Charles attorney Andrea Zenker to fill pending Kane judge vacancy
Two join Batavia District 101 school board after abrupt departures over transparency concerns
Chicago man gets 40 years for drug distribution: ‘He preyed on people’s addictions,’ says Kane prosecutor
Month-long construction project expected to cause delays on Kane County roadway
Yo, Joan! Daily life, where theories get a stress test
Petition against South Elgin data center: 4,800 signatures in less than 48 hours
Batavia’s Sidecar Supper Club celebrates 10th anniversary
Geneva to spray after West Nile found in mosquitoes
Batavia Woman’s Club sets fundraiser shopping event
2 men shot in Aurora, including a 19-year-old in ‘serious but stable’ condition
Hindu community sues for right to build temple, townhouses in Elgin, aims to undo 59-year-old decree
Aurora man found guilty of first-degree murder, was 16 at time of 2023 shooting
Hazmat situation in Campton Hills: Concentrated hydrogen peroxide release prompts emergency response
Data center eyed for South Elgin, land owned by ex-County Board member: ‘Expecting people to be mad at me’
600 Batavia residents lose power after driver slams into electric utility box, minutes after earlier crash
Official detour posted as Scott Road in Kane County remains closed for a couple more weeks
Two people shot in Aurora, police say Waldo Middle School also struck by gunfire, though nobody inside
Kane County groups organize Good Trouble days, part of nationwide action
Freight train stopped on tracks in downtown Geneva due to ‘mechanical problems’ Tuesday night
AID funding loss leaves gap in Kane County mental health service; agency blames technical glitch
Woman, 23, killed in Aurora crash, other driver charged with aggravated DUI
Kane County Board member won’t attend national conference in Louisiana, cites state’s redistricting
Elburn man charged with sharing child sex abuse video
Woman accused of breaking into Aurora home, refusing police orders to come out
St. Charles North graduate Jayden Lobliner selected by St. Louis Cardinals in ninth round of the MLB Draft
Space Shop Self Storage opens in Batavia
Stretch of Butterfield Road in Aurora road closed after serious crash
‘Stuff the Squad’ pairs St. Charles police with Big Hearts nonprofit to support local students
Batavia Chamber celebrates Express Employment Professionals fifth anniversary
St. Charles dedicates Liberty Tree for nation’s 250th
Aug. 30 bike ride to benefit Kane CASA
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain’s long absence raises questions
Aurora Lions Club to offer youth vision exams July 11
Shots fired outside South Elgin apartment complex
The Book Shop Batavia to close as owner pursues higher education at McHenry County College, beyond
Prominent criminal defense attorney appointed to St. Charles fire, police commission board
Plug into nature, outdoor playtime with St. Charles Park District
Fourth of July fire in Aurora displaces family of 6
Driver flown with serious injuries after Geneva crash
St. Charles mom who drowned in Fox River ‘was a light like no other’
St. Charles firefighters stop deck fire from spreading to home
Multiple buildings evacuated due to natural gas leak in South Elgin
Kane County Sheriff’s Office spent $12M over budget over last 4 years; SAFE-T Act cited
2 Aurora men shot at Fourth of July gathering; police searching for shooter
Geneva woman killed in alleged DUI crash is ID’d
Kane County judge accuses defendant of lying in court, recuses himself
Aurora man to stay in jail for now in crash that killed woman in Geneva
Geneva basketball returns key players, eyes another 25-win season
Part of Scott Road to remain closed likely for weeks after heavy rains in Kane County
Pingree Grove woman killed on bicycle in Hampshire hit-and-run
Geneva Navy vet wins insurance battle for proton cancer treatment
Geneva woman killed in Saturday-night crash
Kane County hit hard by early-July storms
St. Charles OKs over $5M in contracts for water main, road work; detours expected late summer, fall
St. Charles July 4 fireworks show canceled due to weather
Switch your I-Pass transponder with window sticker at upcoming South Elgin event for residents
Kane County Forest Preserve acquires 220 ‘quality’ acres for $3.14M near Hampshire
Letter: One step too far, Mr. Lauzen
Coroner IDs woman whose remains were found in Fox River near St. Charles
Pingree Grove girl taken from bicycle, sexually assaulted, authorities say; Hampshire man charged
Lake in the Hills man sentenced to 96 years in fatal road-rage shooting in Elgin
Newest St. Charles City Council member sworn in; appointed by Mayor Clint Hull to fill vacancy
Breaking: Body recovered from Fox River near St. Charles
Carpentersville man found guilty of 1st-degree murder of 17-year old in drive-by shooting
Kane County Chronicle 2025-26 Female Athlete of the Year: St. Charles East’s Addie Schilb
Detour posted near Lincoln Park in St. Charles; intersection closed for water main work
Batavia offers cooling center during heat wave
Kirk, Fabyan, Longmeadow among Kane County roadwork zones
Protests at Kane County courthouse restricted by new order from judge; ICE interference banned
Kane County Chronicle 2025-26 Male Athlete of the Year: St. Charles North’s Lucas Tenbrock
Kane County Sheriff active investigation, K-9 searches near Sugar Grove; case tied to Lombard
Wahlburgers announces sudden closing of St. Charles location, said ‘new location coming soon’
St. Charles earns top marks for financial reporting to residents for 40th consecutive year
Kane County courthouses, clerk’s offices to be closed July 3
Geneva earns national award in financial reporting, budgeting
Home decor store A Rooted Home opens in Batavia
Small plane makes emergency landing in Bartlett
Geneva mom’s project to honor late son leads to wind phone in Kane
Elgin Police call off Fox River water rescue search for man officers say was armed with a ‘large knife’
Clever Fox Counseling opens in Batavia
Closing the curtains: Moonlight Theatre in St. Charles to move out of historic location
Keicher to hold traveling office hours in DeKalb, Kane, McHenry counties
Elgin police pause Fox River water rescue search for man with knife, efforts to resume Saturday
Testing shows St. Charles water met or exceeded safe levels; city replacing lead pipes
Elgin police advise avoiding downtown for ‘large police presence’
Hometown Child Care celebrates 20th anniversary
With heat wave ahead, cooling centers available for Kane County residents
St. Charles store to host 2-weekend tent sale
Rain slows 1st day of Swedish Days, not enough to sway shoppers: ‘But we’re having some fun’
Illinois Route 25 down to one lane in St. Charles as construction crews work on water pipes
Dog Days adopt, donation event in St. Charles moves indoors Wednesday due to rain
Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball All-Area team
Geneva junior Mason Bruesch is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball Player of the Year
Kane County groups to rally for women’s choice Wednesday, 4 years since Roe v Wade was overturned
Holinger: A Memorial Day ceremony rings true a birthday wish
Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball All-Area team
St. Charles East senior Hayden Sujack is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball Player of the Year
St. Charles closes bike path behind Route 25 for water main work
Crash shuts down Route 20 west of Elgin
Traffic backups across Kane County expected all week, lane closures for ‘asphalt rejuvenator’
Remains of female recovered from Fox River in Elgin, police investigation underway
Police training exercise led to false Facebook claims of mass shooting in St. Charles
Swedish Days parking restrictions, street closures begin June 23 in downtown Geneva
Kane County Clerk to offer tour and open house Aug. 11 in Geneva
CASA Kane County names new board members
Geneva Council OKs 3 Destination Geneva grants
Salvation Army’s virtual back–to–school drive runs through Sept. 1
St. Charles to get Liberty Elm from DAR instead of Kane County to mark America’s 250th
Breaking: Death of woman hit by car in Campton Hills ruled accidental
2026 Kane County Chronicle Girls Soccer All-Area Team
St. Charles East sophomore Mya Leon is the Kane County Chronicle girls soccer Player of the Year
Protest against ICE planned in Kane County Saturday
Fox Valley Toastmasters host free event tailored to jobseekers
Ribbit-ing stories: Geneva children’s author has book signing for latest in ‘Finn the Frog’ series
Ecker Center in Elgin hosts free client art show Thursday
Geneva junior Bennett Konkey is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year
No active shooter in St. Charles; hotel gunman reports false, police say
6 vie for Kane County circuit judge vacancy
Batavia tenant stole mink coat, mahogany chairs, microwave, mini-fridge from landlord: police report
St. Charles North sophomore Kara Glenn is the Kane County Chronicle girls track and field Athlete of the Year
Geneva Lutheran offers annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast
Joke’s on them: Batavia burglars thought they were stealing good tires
St. Charles voices ‘strong opposition’ to Pritzker affordable housing plan; city below state standard
Drivers should expect delays as road crews work on First Street in Batavia Tuesday, Wednesday
St. Charles police conducting emergency training exercise at Charlestowne Mall; no public threat
Batavia Woman’s Club awards summer STEAM camp scholarships
FBI, police seek potential sex abuse victims of former Aurora Christian Schools board member
What’s Happening in Batavia?
Kane County promotes 988 awareness to prevent suicide
St. Charles Park District: STC Underground programs equal summer fun
Weeklong road work west of Geneva expected to back up Kane County drivers starting June 17
Yo, Joan! Some mornings the stretch becomes a venture in comedy
St. Charles Chamber names new executive director
New York-style deli opens in Geneva
Jury trial set for Montgomery grandpa charged with sexual assault of minors
St. Charles Park District: New series focuses on kids and cooking at Primrose Farm
Children’s mental health webinars June 17 and 25 from Kane County Health Department
Apartment fire in Aurora leaves building uninhabitable
State lawmakers Hanson, Holmes to host town hall June 15 in Geneva
Hampshire man arrested after a string of reported burglaries to vehicles
Aurora police say they found stolen, loaded handgun and drugs during traffic stop; local man charged
Saturday is Community Clean-Up Day for St. Charles residents west of the Fox River
Column: St. Charles Park District invests in recreation for all ages
9.6 miles of roadway in St. Charles will be improved from June to late November
Aurora man, woman charged with child sexual exploitation
St. Charles library offers summer reading challenge, plans other upcoming programs
Storms slam Kane County, Route 38 in Geneva shut down by flooding; 2 more rounds on way
Geneva library workers vote to form union
Breaking: Geneva man who fatally stabbed girlfriend, her son pleads guilty, gets life in prison
Geneva Chamber’s Swedish Days ribbon-cutting set for June 24
St. Charles students displaying ‘patriotism and leadership’ honored by American Legion
Are you owed money? State Sen. Don DeWitte to hold unclaimed property I-CASH event June 17 in Carpentersville
South Elgin man charged after barricaded police stand-off, accused of threatening to shoot officers
Kane County’s doggy drinking fountain debuts
Village of Montgomery committee accepting floral display program nominations
Lanes closed starting today on busy roadway in Batavia for construction
3 weekend house fires in Aurora displace 16, injure 1 resident and 1 firefighter
Kane County man on probation for stomping on woman’s face charged with new domestic violence felonies
Geneva’s historic season comes to an end in Class 3A supersectional with loss to East Peoria
St. Charles announces new City Council appointment
Aurora man charged with 1st-degree murder in altercation outside church in Aurora
Geneva Chamber: Swedish Days is nearly upon us
Geneva proclamation declares June as Gun Violence Awareness Month
Kane County dogs have new water fountain, shade structure
Batavia Historical Society expands historic plaques program
Unwind Wednesday to return June 10 to St. Charles
Kane County area fire agencies get state funds for equipment
Joseph Mueller’s walk-off two-run single for Barrington ends St. Charles North’s run in sectional final
Josh Frieders, Geneva small ball lead to big win, first IHSA baseball sectional title in school history
Training exercise in Kane County forest preserve Saturday, Sunday
Honor positivity and upcoming Kendall’s Kindness events, including 5K walk Sunday
Pottawatomie Garden Club to host community picnic June 28 in St. Charles
St. Charles animal rescue, brewery team up to place shelter dogs in foster homes
Megan Maerten’s first goal of season not enough as St. Francis falls to Morton in Class 2A state semifinal
Pet adoption event set for June 6 in Elgin
Cocktails in the Park to return July 25 to Batavia MainStreet
Geneva’s historic ex-Little Owl seeks new tenant
Geneva raises Pride Flag to welcome all: ‘A time to uplift and celebrate’
Hazardous materials spill in West Dundee, parts of Illinois Route 31 now reopen after containment
Geneva’s East Side substation fire was small
St. Charles open to modifying Fox River dam but wants to keep it for boating, recreation upstream
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Ben Auer, senior, baseball
Kane County State’s Attorney, Undersheriff defend ICE arrests as legal action
Body found in pond in Aurora ID’d as missing woman; preliminary cause of death given
Geneva runs wild past Belvidere North, Wheaton Academy falls to Boylan in 3A Sycamore Sectional semifinals
Batavia police seek info on liquor store burglary
DeKalb man charged after Geneva police find loaded handgun, ammunition in speeding car
Kaneland’s Erin Doucette, Sycamore’s Izzie Segreti, Ottawa’s Chloe Carmona named Interstate 8 soccer MVPs
Batavia gets 2-in-1 self-cleaning public potties
Fire at Geneva’s ComEd East Side substation
Person found dead in Aurora retention pond amid police search for missing woman
What’s Happening in Batavia?
St. Charles East falls short of state bid again, falls to top-ranked Marist in IHSA 4A supersectional
Global Brew Tap House liquor, gambling licenses revoked in St. Charles; city cites violations
Breaking: Gas leak prompts evacuations in Campton Hills
Kane County road resurfacing work begins June 1: What to expect
Batavia police: 51 traffic stops, citations in Memorial Day traffic safety campaign
St. Charles community ‘paints the street’ for student’s visionary work
Bennett Konkey secures first boys state track and field titles for Geneva after winning 100 and 200-meter dash
Geneva lecture series to highlight city’s parkway tree program
Hannah Wulf pitches St. Charles East softball to sectional title; Geneva, St. Charles N baseball win regionals
OS Salon coming to St. Charles’ Fox Haven Square amid ongoing revitalization project
Batavia Business Beat: Here’s what’s happening this summer
Geneva Fire Chief Mike Antenore to retire
Geneva’s Bennett Konkey, Aurora Central Catholic’s 4x800-meter relay earn top seed: KCC boys state roundup
Breaking: Geneva man, 47, dies in single-car crash
Claims of harassment, forgery exchanged in Kane County GOP flap; lawyer demands apology, $3K
St. Charles resident injured while using extinguisher on fire at home
Burlington Central scores four in first inning, holds on late to take down Kaneland in regional semifinals
$400K in property damages estimated in early-morning house fire in South Elgin
Huntley man hurt after Silverado crashes into rural DeKalb County home ‘head on’
Here are five storylines to watch for Kane County area athletes at the IHSA state boys track meet
Firefighter injured, metal barn total loss after camper fire in Kane County
Fire engulfs 12 vehicles in Gilberts, $100K lost; responders protect 30 nearby vehicles
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Kaneland’s Jackson Boryc, senior, boys track and field
St. Charles Park District: Serving up a love for tennis
St. Charles East plates six in first inning, takes down Glenbard East to advance to sectional title game
After 2 resignations, Batavia District 101 seeks applicants for school board vacancies
Averie Foulkes’ goal in OT leads St. Charles East; Wheaton-Warrenville South surges to win in sectional semis
Molly Kanupke, Fremd limit St. Charles North to 1 run in IHSA 4A sectional semifinal defeat
Molly Kanupke, Fremd limit St. Charles North to 1 run in IHSA 4A sectional semifinal defeat
Batavia School District 101 awarded 12th music education designation
Fire ignites in detached garage in St. Charles, surrounding homes sustain heat damage
Tickets available for Playhouse 38’s ‘We Hold These Truths’ in Geneva
St. Charles teachers union seeks dismissal of defamation claim over election flyer flap
Kane County Health Department offers tick removal kits
City of Batavia to launch bike safety educational campaign
Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for season
St. Charles woman conquers breast cancer, now fights brain cancer
Kara Glenn wins three state titles, leads St. Charles North to fourth-place finish at state meet
Kane County offices close for Memorial Day
Mya Leon hat trick leads St. Charles East to regional title; St. Charles North, Geneva also win titles
Mya Leon hat trick leads St. Charles East to regional title; St. Charles North, Geneva also win titles
Memorial Day events in Kane County 2026
Kane County Sheriff announces Memorial Day safe driving campaign
Joseph Michelini secures third state bid, leads Lake Park to sectional title
Joseph Michelini secures third state bid, leads Lake Park to sectional title
St. Charles North’s Kara Glenn runs fastest preliminary in Class 3A 800 and 1,600: Friday’s KCC sports roundup
Emily Moline’s home run, Hannah Wulf’s pitching leads St. Charles East over Schaumburg for home regional title
St. Charles officials say lead paint flakes in Fox River came from UP rail overpass
St. Charles East girls sprint relays ready to right last season’s woes in 4x200 at IHSA state meet
Sugar Grove man pleads guilty to hit-and-run killing 69-year-old woman out walking her dog
Kane County Cougars’ team bus burns down in Canada; girl, 15, charged with arson
Smile! Janet’s Cooking: The doctor knew best
St. Charles signs $850K contract with St. Charles Business Alliance, host of popular city events
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles East’s Hannah Wulf, senior, softball
Lane closures on Kirk Road near St. Charles expected to cause traffic backups; detour posted
Ex-volleyball coach accused of sex assault of teen; Elburn man charged is state police employee, officials say
Mason Bruesch excels both ways, leads Geneva over St. Charles East for school-record 27th win in season finale
St. Charles Park District: Dive into summer – pools open this Memorial Day weekend
Iconic Little Traveler shop in Geneva is for sale
City expands Destination Geneva grants for events that bring overnight stays
‘Silenced at every turn’: 2 Batavia school board members abruptly resign, cite lack of responsiveness
Plainfield East takes down Kaneland in OT; Geneva pushes past Joliet Catholic in Class 2A regional semifinals
St. Charles police look to keep social worker program going strong; 588 residents served over 1 year
Geneva blacksmith shop shrink-wrap flap persists; city cites developer over plastic cover
Batavia police sergeant graduates from command staff school
Nuclear Age subject of next Great Decisions program May 21 in St. Charles
Geneva hosts Memorial Day triathlon and parade, with road closures for both
St. Charles intends to keep downtown Fox River dam in place, draft resolution shows
St. Charles faces 500K gallon-per-day water deficiency, even with new well nearing completion
Pulte Homes asks St. Charles for $3M incentives for development – but with no affordable housing
Batavia Chamber names 2026 Inspire Scholarships recipients
Campton Hills eatery owner expands to 2nd restaurant
Savia Cafe and Bakery opens in Geneva
Nolan Macholz delivers in key spot, leads St. Charles North baseball past Lake Park
Community shredding event, food drive is June 7 in Elgin
2026 AID Summer Stroll and Roll set for June 14 in Geneva
Geneva library staffer receives inclusivity award
Books Between Bites program to conclude May 21 in Batavia
Geneva, Shodeen still at odds over plastic wrapped blacksmith shop
St. Charles North wins back-and-forth match with Geneva, clinches share of second place in DuKane Conference
St. Charles North wins back-and-forth match with Geneva, clinches share of second place in DuKane Conference
Lake Park thrives off field event success to secure first boys track and field DuKane Conference outdoor title
Aurora Christian Schools ex-board member charged with sex abuse of multiple minors, FBI investigating
Aurora Christian Schools ex-board member charged with sex abuse of multiple minors, FBI investigating
2 men shot in Aurora, schools placed on temporary ‘hold-in-place’ status
Aurora Christian Schools board member charged with child sexual assault, abuse, police say
Geneva seeks to expand ‘Destination Geneva’ grant program
Kane County prosecutor Vincent Coyle named new associate judge
At 105, Helen Frank is still a firecracker
Kara Glenn-led St. Charles North claims second straight sectional title at 3A Hoffman Estates Sectional
Kara Glenn-led St. Charles North claims second straight sectional title at 3A Hoffman Estates Sectional
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Julianna Kouba, junior, softball
Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve in 200-year first
Baby bison born at Kane County forest preserve; 1st bison Mother’s Day in more than 200 years
Kane County prosecutor Greg Sams: ‘Mentor’s mentor’ stands up for crime victims
Big Hearts of Fox Valley lives up to its name with year-round help to kids and families in need
HardyStrong Foundation expands reach of Justin Hardy’s legacy far beyond St. Charles
Golf cart races and pure joy: Kane County reader honors an Everyday Hero
‘Just trying to find God’: Aiming to live by faith led him to devote life to homeless, disabled
Chop Around the Clock fundraiser in Batavia helps Ronald McDonald House spread hope
Spreading her wings: Campton Hills woman has made it her mission to rescue monarch butterflies
St. Charles North softball clinches DuKane Conference title: Wednesday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
Batavia woman charged with speeding in fatal February crash that killed a Batavia man
City of Geneva bike committee to hold bike rodeo May 17
Notorious Batavia intersection eyed for construction to ease traffic, public meeting planned
3 who died in I-88 crash ID’d as 2 DeKalb residents, both 21, and Melrose Park man
Batavia’s first-ever cannabis shop celebrates ribbon-cutting
Kane County tax bill insert on treasurer’s accomplishments spurs complaints
St. Charles East softball stays in range of DuKane Conference title with win: Monday’s KCC sports roundup
Avery Miller works around first-inning home run to lead Glenbard North to win over St. Charles North
Woman found dead in Campton Hills was hit by a car
Geneva Chamber questioned on festival attendance numbers used to court sponsors
State’s Attorney clears Aurora police in fatal shooting of 19-year-old
State’s Attorney clears Aurora police in actions during student walkout, arrests
3 dead in a wrong-way crash on I-88 in Aurora area
Route 31 road impacts in St. Charles begin Monday for water main work
Batavia’s Light the Way Counseling opens at new location
Kane County Forest Preserve to offer volunteer cleanup May 17 in Geneva
Geneva Chamber celebrates Thrive Pediatrics grand opening
Breaking: Woman found dead in Campton Hills
Hampshire teen’s artwork draws $372K in college scholarship offers
St. Charles East offense breaks out, takes finale of three-game series against Lake Park
St. Charles East offense breaks out, takes finale of three-game series against Lake Park
Kane Auditor sets up new Audit Hotline to report fraud, waste, abuse
St. Charles District 303 educators take top honors at 50th Kane County Awards for local schools
Convicted sex offender faces new charges in Aurora
Kane Drug Rehab Court grads share suffering, redemption: ‘What I lost in my past, I rebuilt in my future’
Seven double-scoring efforts lead St. Charles North to defend team title at 107th annual Kane County Meet
No human remains found after search of South Elgin home in case of girl who went missing in ’16
No human remains found after search of South Elgin home in case of girl who went missing in ’16
Geneva Chamber seeks Swedish Days parade entries
Batavia’s Valley Sheltered Workshop to host inclusive vendor fair Saturday
Dog killed in Aurora fire that displaced 3 residents
Geneva Wine Cellars reopens with new owners
Bike path behind Route 25 in St. Charles expected to reopen Friday after water main break
Kara Glenn sets two meet records, helps St. Charles North win title in record-breaking DuKane Conference meet
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Francis’s Chase Grigonis, sophomore, baseball
Kianna Galvin went missing in 2016. Today, police are excavating property in South Elgin in the case
Clara Lyons hits three home runs to help Geneva softball past Batavia: Wednesday’s KCC sports roundup
Julianna Kouba drives home two in seventh inning, helps St. Charles North surge past St. Charles East
What’s Happening in Batavia? E-bike safety, services for seniors, extended chance for GREEN grants
Teqworks in St. Charles listed in top 100 fastest-growing private companies in the Midwest
Campton Hills lawyer sues St. Charles teachers union over election flyer flap
Mason Netcel’s homer gets St. Charles North going in 11-1 win over St. Charles East
Mason Netcel’s homer gets St. Charles North going in 11-1 win over St. Charles East
St. Charles East takes down St. Charles North; Geneva surges past Batavia in Tri-Cities Night
South Elgin man, 20, charged with sharing child sexual abuse materials, denied pretrial release
Vacancy on St. Charles City Council as Bob Gehm steps down
‘True testament to service’: 58th annual Charlemagne Awards showcase fabric of St. Charles community
Aurora man convicted of aggravated criminal sexual abuse
You may approach the bench: State Supreme Court justice to give talk at St. Charles Library Tuesday
Oswego Township man sentenced to 50 years for first-degree murder of Aurora man
St. Charles library’s America 250th anniversary programs run through July
Geneva’s late season surge pushes Vikings to own invite crown
Local photographer featured in St. Charles library exhibit through June
Batavia Boardwalk Shops return May 8
Former St. Charles alderperson, champion of roadways awarded posthumous honorary street sign
CASA Kane County to leave Geneva courthouse for new permanent digs
Geneva’s historic blacksmith shop gets covered in plastic - city gives 10 days to take it down
Kara Glenn records state’s top time, St. Charles North wins Kane County Meet
Kara Glenn records state’s top time, St. Charles North wins Kane County Meet
Tate Beran hits go-ahead two-run double, helps Geneva take back-and-forth contest over Batavia
Animal rights group sues Batavia-based Aldi, claims it misled consumers on cage-free eggs pledge
Elderly man found in Fox River in St. Charles likely drowned, Kane County coroner says
ICE agents won’t be charged over pepper ball shot at protesters, ‘reprehensible’ acts: Kane County prosecutor
Man found dead in Batavia apartment was shot, has been ID’d; woman also injured
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles East’s Morgan Beers, softball, junior
St. Charles asks lawmakers cut them slack on lead pipe replacement mandate
St. Charles North baseball clinches series over Batavia: Wednesday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
Avery Miller takes control in circle, helps Glenbard North hold onto early lead to beat St. Charles East
Body found in Fox River, St. Charles police investigating death
Police ask people to avoid area of downtown St. Charles amid large presence of responders
Geneva man’s 1,500 fountain pens leads to Chicago Pen Show
Organizers plan ‘Day Without Immigrants’ rally, march for workers’ rights in Aurora on May 1
27-year sentence handed down in Bolingbrook man’s fatal fentanyl overdose in St. Charles
Batavia baseball surges back to tie series against St. Charles North: Tuesday’s KCC sports roundup
St. Charles East rallies for hard-fought win over rival St. Charles North
West Aurora can’t solve South Elgin’s Jacob Robertson in Upstate Eight West loss
St. Charles East at Lake Park girls soccer
Holinger: Our fight(s) to survive, the Doomsday Clock, and the daily news
Batavia Great Dane gives birth to 19 puppies: ‘None of us could count straight’
Glenbard West freshman Jack Creswell continues to impress, wins St. Charles East Invite singles title
AJ Minderman’s gem powers Geneva past St. Charles North
Mason Fetterolf comes up big twice for Batavia in win over Geneva
Geneva man accused of poisoning neighbor’s dog; 17 guns found in home with no FOID, authorities say
‘They’re funny at this age’: Eaglets born in nest on Fermilab property
Hersey middles help Huskies top St. Charles East for SCE invite title
Batavia police searching for driver in hit-and-run that injured pedestrian
St. Charles remembers long-time baseball coach, athletic director Wayne DeMaar: ‘One of the finest men I knew’
Laine Griswold’s goal in 13th minute proves to be the difference as St. Charles North holds on to beat Geneva
Arcada Theatre’s Ron Onesti aims to ‘bring the magic’ to his St. Charles ‘extended family’
State Sen. Don DeWitte follows father’s public service footsteps – and blazes his own trail
Connecting people, with purpose: Harrison Schneider is educator, church deacon, volunteer
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles North’s Mason Netcel, senior, baseball
St. Charles North softball scores 33 runs in big win: Wednesday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
Nolan Claeson knocks go-ahead RBI double in fifth as Kaneland holds on to take down St. Charles East
More than 4 pounds of cannabis recovered during Aurora investigation, police say
Geneva OKs TIF intent to advance State Street development
Semi-trailer spills hazardous bleach in Aurora, roadway reopened after cleanup
After 2 fatal crashes, Batavia police look at how to improve Randall Road safety
St. Charles Chamber’s Charlemagne Awards Dinner set for May 1
St. Charles raises utility rates nearly 50% as Council vows to look for other revenue options
City of St. Charles appoints new lead attorney as longtime lawyer set to retire
Geneva softball, Marmion baseball win high-scoring affairs: Monday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
St. Charles North, Burlington Central end pitchers’ duel in low-scoring tie
Driver in St. Charles crash that killed Burlington Central grad ordered to remain in jail
No parade at Swedish Days in Geneva this year
Q Center in St. Charles welcomes new executive chef, fine dining inspired by Asian and Mediterranean cuisine
2026 Kane County Chronicle Boys Track and Field previews: A look at teams across the area
Batavia Chamber to hold Volunteer Fair April 28
West Aurora boys volleyball takes Bolingbrook to limit at own invite, places runner-up
City of Geneva hydrant flushing begins April 6
Geneva boutique House of 423 to celebrate 5 fashionable years in business
KZ Nails Spa opens in downtown Batavia
Lakeshore Rush to perform April 12 in St. Charles
Geneva brush collection runs through November
Kane County emergency management offers disaster-ready initiative information
‘Historic milestone’: St. Charles’ Baker Community Center to celebrate century as local hub
St. Charles eyes nearly 50% increase in utility bills over 4 years
2026 Kane County Chronicle Girls Track and Field previews: A look at teams across the area
Mya Leon’s 11th goal of season gives St. Charles East draw with St. Viator
St. Charles North baseball sweeps doubleheader in Tennessee: Thursday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
Kirk Road construction starting up in St. Charles aread
Kane County Parent Cafés aim to bring in fathers, male caregivers
Driver charged in hit-and-run in St. Charles that killed motorcyclist from Elgin, police say
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Burlington Central baseball’s Liam Schultz
Person hit by Metra train near Geneva
West Aurora baseball rallies twice to top Metea Valley
Batavia Chamber celebrates Grand Appliance’s grand opening
‘Going to be crazy for this coffee’: 7 Brew continues resurgence of former mall area in St. Charles
Yo, Joan! Finding peace with the many pieces of the mind
2 Aurora men charged with felonies following gunfire; tracked down with ShotSpotter, license readers
‘No $1M townhomes’: St. Charles residents favor public use of former police station over private development
Batavia’s K. Hollis Jewelers marks 21 years, will raffle 2.1-carat diamond
How will former St. Charles police station be redeveloped? City again floats options, seeks public input
2 garage fires on same day in Aurora, flames leave one home uninhabitable
Mya Leon’s hat trick caps scoring spree as St. Charles East takes down Burlington Central
Kane County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026
‘Expect delays’: 7-week project to slow traffic west of St. Charles in Kane County
Hayden Sujack blasts two home runs to lead St. Charles East over Neuqua Valley: Monday’s KCC sports roundup
St. Charles man accused of illegally filming up-skirt videos of women now faces 51 new felony charges
Batavia school board names new operations and facilities director
Kane County Economic Development Co. appoints first CEO
St. Charles installing new water meters, workers no longer have to come by homes for readings
City considers $30K grant to redevelop vacant historic former dairy plant in St. Charles
Anti-Trump fury grows as thousands swell local No Kings rallies
Mya Leon, Mia Olenek play hero as St. Charles East takes down Plainfield North in OT to win home invitational
Kane County Forest Preserve accepting summer camp registrations
Kane County Forest Preserve to offer egg ecolab April 1 in St. Charles
Kane Health recognizes Week of the Young Child
Tri City Health Partnership launches Queen of Hearts raffle
Campton Hills police join Blue Envelope Program
St. Charles East takes down York in penalty kicks: Friday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
What’s Happening in Batavia? Yard waste, brush collection; Prairie Path cleanup, more
Geneva’s East State Street roadwork starts Monday – expect extensive delays
Several Anti-Trump No Kings rallies set for Saturday in Kane County area
St. Charles eyes to improve roadway off of Geneva Road near Fox River
2026 Suburban Life boys volleyball previews
2026 Kane County Chronicle boys volleyball previews
Woman has died from injuries in Randall Road crash in Batavia
Kaneland senior Marshawn Cocroft is the 2025-26 Kane County Chronicle Boys Basketball Player of the Year
Kane County Chronicle 2025-26 Boys Basketball All-Area team
St. Charles Park District: Celebrating 60 years of Easter traditions in St. Charles Saturday, beyond
Vacant former LeBeau’s site among topics for Kane County District 4 town hall March 31 in Aurora
Affordable housing in St. Charles? Apartment developer cites ‘revenue gap’ if units set aside under local law
Abby Zawadski tosses gem as St. Charles North downs Burlington Central: Wednesday’s KCC sports roundup
Geneva holds off late comeback attempt from Glenbard West for one-run victory
4 injured in crash that shut down Randall Road in Batavia
Free yard waste pickup in St. Charles, brush and compost pickups coming soon
Construction crew hits gas line in Geneva, Route 31 partially blocked
2026 Kane County Chronicle boys tennis previews
2 finalists chosen for Kane County judge post
St. Francis baseball comes from behind to walk off Fenwick: Kane County Chronicle Tuesday sports roundup
Ex-prosecutor sues Kane County, state’s attorney; claims firing was whistleblower retaliation
Lexi Majkszak jump-starts offense in 1st inning, leads St. Charles East past Lincoln-Way Central
Batavia Park District to hold ‘The Fly Girls of World War II’ presentation Thursday
Students at Batavia’s Vanguard Gifted Academy participate in global bird count
St. Charles library foundation’s annual golf gala set for April 25
Waubonsie Valley capitalizes on early mistakes to win season opener over St. Charles East
Batavia softball, baseball mash in big wins: Monday’s Kane County Chronicle sports roundup
Batavia Business Beat: Inspiration, celebration, community will take place this April
Elgin woman charged with reckless homicide in death of St. Charles man
Batavia D-101’s post honoring Delaware lawmaker Sarah McBride draws backlash – but supporters speak out
Kane Forest Preserve Foundation’s annual plant sale set for April 25 in St. Charles
Kane County state’s attorney recognizes 7 employees for excellence
Geneva Chamber celebrates BeLocal Tri Cities fifth anniversary
Kane County expands public access to naloxone dispensers
Batavia baseball, softball secures first wins of season: Saturday’s Kane County sports roundup
Easter events in Kane County area, from helicopter drops to doggie egg hunts
Calderone’s Barbershop opens in Geneva
Reserve of Geneva appoints lifestyle director
Aurora man charged with solicitation of minor, possession of child sexual abuse materials
Elgin police officer fired for social media posts about immigration enforcement
St. Charles Park District: Host your next get-together on the Fox
Kane County state’s attorney fields 9 Election Day complaints during primary
St. Francis girls soccer, softball and baseball win season openers: Thursday’s KCC sports roundup
New, $360M Aurora casino to open in June
Kane CASA to host annual Hands Around the Courthouse
Kane State’s Attorney’s Office secures $1M in federal funding to modernize technology
Kane County Chronicle 2025-26 girls basketball All-Area team
Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball Athlete of the Year: St. Charles East’s Brooklyn Schilb
Kane County Forest Preserve to hold bird migration program March 21
Hampshire church to offer Lenten services through April 5
Geneva Chamber asks city for $150K to help fund Swedish Days, other festivals
What’s next as Geneva faces referendum loss for new police facility?
2026 Kane County Chronicle girls soccer previews
Results mixed for incumbents in Kane County Board races
Brenda Rodgers takes Democratic primary for Kane County Clerk: Unofficial results
Kane County sheriff race has Russell leading for GOP, Johnson for Dems
Voters appear to nix Geneva $59.4M police station referendum
Primary election: Here’s what races we’re watching in Kane County Tuesday night
Unofficial election results: 3 Democrats battle for Kane County Treasurer to take on GOP incumbent
Here are Kane County’s March 2026 primary election results
2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball preview: A look at teams across the area
Adaptive prom night planned for March 21 in Batavia
St. Charles Polar Plunge first responder teams raise about $20K for Special Olympics
2 residents escape, cat rescued from fire that leaves Aurora home uninhabitable
More Kane Democrats than GOP have voted early or mailed in ballots for Tuesday’s primary election
Trump tariffs will be subject of Great Decisions program March 18 at St. Charles library
2026 Kane County Chronicle softball previews
Complaint hotline available for Kane County voters who witness potential illegal election day antics
Geneva’s Kautz Road dubbed Project of the Year
Geneva Chamber celebrates Women’s History Month
Hundreds perform in St. Charles District 303’s ‘Fiddle Fest,’ beloved tradition
Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolen
Traffic back-ups expected as construction on $22M East State Street overhaul begins in Geneva
Five softball storylines to watch in Kane County in 2026
Batavia chiropractor pleads not guilty, faces rest of life in prison if convicted on all charges
Retesting shows no PFAS in Elburn water, village says
No classes Friday in Kaneland District 302 as boys basketball heads to state
St. Charles Park District: Step back in time, learn a new skill with Primrose Farm classes
Campton Hills Joint Review Board backs $90M 583-acre TIF over some objections, final vote still needed
More than 500 Kane Democrats turn out for Truman Dinner
Kane County Chronicle Girls Wrestler of the Year: Kaneland junior Angelina Gochis
St. Charles wants to revamp portions of downtown for improved traffic, cyclist flow
Kane County Chronicle Boys Wrestler of the Year: St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto
Road reopened after sinkhole causes temporary intersection closure in St. Charles
St. Charles fire contained to garage
St. Charles intersection work ahead for pedestrian safety, including near Norris Woods Nature Preserve
Kane County Board candidates split on what to do when COVID relief money runs out
Geneva tallies voter interest in $59.4M police facility referendum
Reamer: Geneva Chamber is ready for spring, and all the events that come with it
Aurora man sentenced to 105 years for woman’s 2024 murder
Kane County jury convicts Montgomery man of murder in death of Aurora man shot in car
College scholarship offered to St. Charles high school students
Kane County Forest Preserve to offer spring bird count program March 14
What to know ahead of St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. Charles
‘Love in action’: St. Charles educator hosts 5K charity run to fight homelessness, support Lazarus House
Nominations open for Distinguished Alumni Class in St. Charles School District 303
Pro-science, anti-Trump rally Saturday in St. Charles
Geneva’s Niche marks 20 years of fine dining
Rising Lights Project in St. Charles brings connection, joy to special needs
3 Batavia High seniors selected for prestigious statewide art exhibition in Chicago
Early voting open through March 16 for Kane County primary election
St. Charles man charged with attempted murder after police say he came at them with knife
Church, home struck by gunfire in Aurora; guns recovered, investigation ongoing
Aurora man charged with 72 counts of illegal gun sales, making machine-gun conversion devices
Should east St. Charles pause new car washes, gas stations, drive-thrus? Moratorium fails to gain steam
Kane County Dems to rally Saturday to support science, democracy
Campton Hills panel to consider $90M taxing district for LaFox development
Batavia will get public plaza with garden, seating, art; aims to inspire development along River Street
Water main break along Route 64 in St. Charles expected to back up traffic through the weekend
Algonquin man gets prison for McHenry, Kane county drug, child sex abuse materials convictions
Geneva State Rep. Ugaste urges no vote on police referendum
Kane County March Cutest Pet Contest
Kane County Chief Judge seeks high schoolers to submit Law Day essays
‘Giving back to the community:’ St. Charles honors homegrown business The Hairy Ant
Smile! Janet’s Cooking: Mrs. Finley’s Celestial Ambrosia – and its ties to a Kane County war hero
One of St. Charles’ most famous sons celebrated with honorary street sign
Widow of NIU alum killed in Henry Pratt Co. shooting donates food to Aurora community in his memory
Geneva committee recommends more security cameras
St. Charles East falls short of first state berth, loses to Loyola Academy in supersectional
St. Viator holds off late surge from Geneva to secure first-ever trip to Class 3A state tournament
Geneva neighbors object to removing Sam Hill Park for new police station
Bolingbrook man found guilty of drug-induced murder of Aurora man
Fox River Grove man charged with indecent solicitation of 2 minors in Kane County using social media app
Plane piloted by student crashes at Aurora Municipal Airport
Kane County St. Patrick’s Day Trivia Challenge!
Kane County St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Contest! Chance to win!
Elburn to retest water after PFAS ‘forever chemical’ detected
Batavia Business Beat: Luck, lunch and local pride
Marmion turns away longtime rival Montini, repeats as IHSA Class 3A state champion; St. Charles East third
Record-setting Vatev brothers bring home Hinsdale Central’s fourth straight IHSA state title
Bunker Road near La Fox Metra stop set to close Monday; commuters told to expect delays getting to station
Wildlife lovers excited for resurgence of wild swans along restored Fox River
Batavia chiropractor faces new suits naming his wife, though officials say he acted alone; she’s divorcing him
Reinecke on Geneva police station referendum: Current building has served its time
Marshawn Cocroft, undefeated Kaneland pull away from Burlington Central for regional title
Geneva Wine Cellars closing after nearly 13 years
Busy intersection reopened in St. Charles after crash led to big backups, detour routes
30 lawyers seek judge appointment in Kane County; public input sought
Brooklyn Schilb goes off in the second half, leads St. Charles East over Glenbard West for sectional title
St. Charles offers $20K grants to make home repairs more affordable for qualifying residents
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Geneva’s Linnea Popp, junior, girls basketball
Geneva schools announce new principal, promotion
New mobile emergency shelter will help Kane County responders provide on-site medical aid
Ruptured water main snags traffic in downtown St. Charles; repairs could take a few days
Batavia police probe serious crash; 2 drivers injured
Kane County Board candidates differ over future of former Fabyan jail site
St. Charles East, Glenbard West survive tests to advance to Class 4A Bartlett sectional championship
Health, housing, mobility challenges priorities for St. Charles senior citizens commission
Yo, Joan! Valentine’s Day is here to stay...or whatever
St. Charles invites mental health service agencies to apply for city grants
Kane County GOP Lincoln Dinner sends out clarion call for votes
Work on $6.35M addition at St. Charles elementary school kicks off
House collapses during fire in Hampshire
2026 Election Questionnaire: Jennifer Abbatacola, Kane County Board District 9
Chip In Batavia’s Prom Dress Giveaway is March 14 and 15
Geneva Chamber celebrates Club Champion grand opening
St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto, Marmion’s Nicholas Garcia survive scares to win 3rd individual state titles
Marmion swimmers second, Oswego Co-op third at Metea Valley Sectional
West Chicago co-op takes swimming sectional at St. Charles East; St. Charles North second
Kane County Audubon Society events set for March
Vinnie Testa places 4th, highlights early Marmion All-Staters at IHSA boys wrestling individual state meet
New spot in Geneva opens to offer pediatric therapy, lactation support
Kane County Board candidates offer different budget solutions
Bicyclist airlifted after crash involving SUV in Aurora
Warby Parker glasses retailer to open new store in Geneva Commons
Nine Kane County-area wrestlers advance to IHSA state championships: Friday’s Kane County Chronicle roundup
Campton Hills Treasurer Patsy Smith keeps post after move to rescind her appointment fails
Central District 301 taps Huntley schools administrator as new superintendent
Batavia chiropractor indicted on 76 felony charges tied to alleged secret filming of patients
2026 Election Questionnaire: Jeffrey Magnussen, Kane County Board District 9
Kaelie Tomalak knocks down go-ahead 3-pointer in OT, helps St. Charles North defeat York for regional title
St. Charles East starts fast and finishes strong in topping Batavia
PFAS in Elburn water: Village president ‘not convinced’ state water testing results are valid
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Batavia’s Kai Enos, sophomore, boys wrestling
Second missing man from Elgin found dead from drowning this month
Geneva council OKs nearly $13M in water and sewer bonds
Warm weather allows long-delayed leaf pickup to resume in St. Charles
It’s time to vote in the 2026 Kane County Best of the Fox!
St. Charles East’s Dom Munaretto, Marmion’s Nicholas Garcia both eyeing third individual state title
Ceremonial groundbreaking Feb. 19 for school expansion in St. Charles
Ali Thomas wakes up in second half, helps Batavia come back to avoid upset from DeKalb
‘Forever chemical’ nearly twice state health standards detected in Elburn water
Sidewalks to incoming private school, daycare could be next step in St. Charles pedestrian plans
Campton Hills calls special meeting to vote on rescinding Patsy Smith appointment as treasurer
2026 Election Questionnaire: Brian Pollock, Kane County Clerk
Smile! Janet’s Cooking: Roberta Scott’s Bunsteads
Residents oppose road to connect Elburn Station development to their neighborhood
Village of Montgomery names Employee Awards Program recipients
Sneak peeks of new bison in Kane County Forest Preserve sell out fast, but more events on the way
City of Batavia named bicycle friendly community
Kane County Democratic hopefuls take questions in primary race for sheriff
Marmion crowns seven individual champions, sends to 10 to state; Montini has nine qualifiers and three champs
Judge rules for Geneva blogger in his continuing effort to quash summons
Geneva’s One Book, One Community features ‘The Correspondent’
Kane County GOP to host annual Lincoln Dinner fundraiser
Kane County Democrats’ Truman Dinner speaker lineup includes Durbin, Duckworth, Krishnamoorthi
Geneva daycare dogs bring Valentine’s Day joy to seniors at Bria
Ben Peterson shakes off early woes, goes off in paint to help Geneva take down Wheaton North
Geneva alderpersons to host info sessions, tours for public safety referendum
Kane County State’s Attorney investigating alleged ‘excessive force’ by Aurora police on student protesters
Aurora schools went under temporary lock-down after outside gunfire in area Wednesday
Addie Schilb looking to lead young St. Charles East team to long postseason run
Child injured, family displaced following house fire in Aurora, dog remains missing
5 detained after alleged armed robbery of student walking home from school in Aurora, police pursuits
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Batavia’s Evan Blankenship, senior, boys basketball
Kane County Democrat hopefuls field questions about treasurer’s office
Glenbard North one step closer DuKane Conference title with win over Geneva
Roadwork set to begin at Randall and Higgins roads, last rest of year
St. Charles Park District: Ready Set Code partnership brings coding to kids as young as 6
What’s Happening in Batavia? Scam alert, tree programs, what to do if sewer backs up
Video: 3 students arrested, officer injured in skirmish during teen anti-ICE walkouts in Aurora
Kathlyn Bainbridge heats up behind the arc, helps St. Charles East to second-half surge to defeat Geneva
Video: 3 students arrested, officer injured in skirmish during teen anti-ICE walkouts in Aurora
Geneva’s downtown businesses participate in Lucky Charms promotion
2026 Election Questionnaire: Brenda Rodgers, Kane County Clerk
2026 Election Questionnaire: Neil Khot, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
St. Charles co-op girls gymastics team places third in Conant Sectional
Amid money concerns over Swedish Days, city letter to Geneva Chamber zeroes in on finances
2nd gas leak reported in Geneva, this one at Commons
Fire at Batavia manufacturing plant not source of chemical odor noticed in suburbs
Natural gas leak shuts down Geneva State Street
Geneva 18-year-old dies after being hit by train
St. Charles’ Historic Barry House to be sold to developer, restored with help from city
2026 Election Questionnaire: Leslie Juby, Kane County Board, District 11
Batavia Chamber’s Pot O’Gold Cash Raffle runs through March
Alderperson calls for roadway safety after another bad crash near St. Charles East High School
116-year-old building, former site of Eastside Bakery in St. Charles, receives historic landmark status
2026 Election Questionnaire: Martha Davidson, Kane County Board, District 2
Several local grapplers advance from loaded East Aurora girls regional
DuKane Conference swimming meet
Geneva Chamber celebrates Fox Valley Dental Spa opening
St. Charles recognizes Lazarus House with spirit award
St. Charles Fire Department receives ‘Patriot Award’ for support of military
2026 Election Questionnaire: Nicolas Jimenez, Kane County Board District 13
2026 Election Questionnaire: Ryan Deniz, Kane County Board, District 13
2026 Election Questionnaire: Anthony Catella, Kane County Board
2026 Election Questionnaire: Ellen Nottke, Kane County Board, District 2
Geneva teacher gets $5K grant for civics education project
Evan Blankenship puts exclamation point on fourth-quarter run, leads Batavia to big win past Geneva
St. Charles North gets the message vs. rival St. Charles East as Tom Poulin wins 300th game
VSW inclusive fair in Batavia Saturday offers crafts, baked goods, more
Batavia police seek information, video on early-morning hit-and-run
2026 Election Questionnaire: Chris Lauzen, Kane County Treasurer
2026 Election Questionnaire: Mark Rice, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
2026 Election Questionnaire: Dan Tully, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
2026 Election Questionnaire: Junaid Ahmed, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
2026 Election Questionnaire: Sanjyot Dunung, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
2026 Election Questionnaire: Yasmeen Bankole, U.S. House of Representatives, 8th District
Marmion, Montini take different paths to secure trips back to dual state meet with wins in dual sectional
St. Charles East’s Brooklyn Schilb scores 1,000th career point, but Lake Park clinches share of DuKane title
St. Charles co-op edges Fremd to take regional title
2026 Election Questionnaire: Ricky Rivard, Illinois State Representative, 65th District
Sycamore employee accused of giving laxatives to 3 toddlers at St. Charles daycare
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Kaneland’s Marshawn Cocroft, senior, basketball
Kane County February Cutest Pet Contest
Kane, Kendall police officers plunging into cold waters for Special Olympics
2026 Election Questionnaire: Salvador Rodriguez, Kane County Sheriff
2026 Election Questionnaire: Connie Cain, Kane County Treasurer
2026 Election Questionnaire: Penny Wegman, Kane County Treasurer
2026 Election Questionnaire: Scott Johansen, Kane County Treasurer
Man found dead in creek near West Dundee had been reported missing from Elgin
2026 Election Questionnaire: Amy Johnson, Kane County Sheriff
2026 Election Questionnaire: Rob Russell, Kane County Sheriff
2026 Election Questionnaire: Lou Santoyo, Kane County Sheriff
Geneva pet rescue van crashed in Indiana with 63 animals on board. Here’s how locals came to the rescue
Holinger: What this world needs is more ‘sitting till bedtime’
New service network launches in Kane County to help at-risk youth
Illinois pre-apprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobs
St. Charles’ new $6.4M downtown plaza, Kautz Road awarded for excellence
With Winter Olympics starting, curling program set for Feb. 12 in St. Charles
‘No, it can’t be saved’: 2 Geneva alders met with Shodeen prior to vote on blacksmith shop demolition
St. Charles library’s Black History Month programs begin Feb. 3
House fire in Carpentersville injures one, causes $100K in damages
Geneva Chamber president: ‘I do not intend to cancel Swedish Days’
Aurora University’s ‘Mapping Territories’ exhibit runs through May 15
Fill the Bowls fundraiser set for Feb. 22 in Aurora
Emergency alerts, traffic and road closures, city info at your fingertips with St. Charles new alert system
Kane County Forest Preserve to offer chemical romance program Feb. 14
Downtown St. Charles murals will now need city approval; aim is to avoid damage to historic buildings
St. Charles East crowns 6 individual champions, holds off Glenbard West to take home regional title
Batavia man pleads guilty in DUI crash causing serious injuries near Woodstock, apologizes
Breaking: Four people, 18 pets rescued from Campton Hills fire
Brooklyn Schilb pumps up the pace, helps St. Charles East win fourth straight game against St. Charles North
Geneva races out to early lead at Batavia, goes on to win
Geneva’s East State Street reconstruction continues; expect delays
A year after losing a heartbreaker in the finals, Zach Stewart hopes to get atop podium once again for Marmion
‘Majority’ of 86 jobs said to be saved as St. Charles plastics plant is purchased by German firm
St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade accepting entries
Geneva residents invited to open houses on $59M public safety ballot request
Office building sells for $1.5M in East Dundee; $1.25M restaurant space for sale in West Dundee
Marmion Academy prepares to enroll girls this fall for the first time in 93 years
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: Batavia senior Ali Thomas, girls basketball
Flock to the Rock 2026
Batavia Business Beat: A new year of connection, community and opportunity
Wheaton co-op 2nd, Geneva’s Reese Lackey wins beam at DuKane meet
St. Charles resident injured after being trapped on second floor during house fire
Geneva Chamber calls for city cash for festival funds while tax returns show $463K loss
What’s Happening in Batavia? New EV chargers at library, prom dress giveaway, internet safety program
Kane County sheriff complied with TRUST Act, rules state’s attorney
Burlington Central shakes off slow start, downs McHenry for 8th straight win
39-year-old woman in critical condition after Tuesday shooting in Aurora
19th-century Tin Shop demolished in Batavia after failed attempts to save building
‘Beyond disturbing’: Kane County protesters decry 2nd fatal shooting by federal officers in Minneapolis
Reese Lackey striving for fourth state meet appearance for Geneva team with high postseason hopes
Due to open in spring, St. Charles’ Fox Haven Square aims to be entertainment destination for east side
Weekend fire leaves Aurora house uninhabitable, 2 residents displaced
Volunteers needed for Geneva High School heart screening
Kane County Health Department to host free webinar on lead poisoning prevention
Geneva Public Works to fix water main near Delnor
Batavia keeps hot start to 2026 going, beats Hinsdale Central in final game of annual Night of Hoops
Dom Munaretto, St. Charles East dominate to win fifth straight DuKane Conference title
Geneva man convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault, abuse of 3 children
Kane Forest Preserve adds 44.45 acres to Meissner-Corron in Campton Township
Aurora man fatally shot by police identified
Study shows downtown St. Charles ‘healthy’ business occupancy rates
Third time’s the charm as late free throws lift Batavia past Glenbard North
Resident injured in Geneva Township house fire; smoking materials suspected as cause
Will ‘fall’ leaf pickup still happen in St. Charles? Early snow, weather delays leave residents out in cold
Several animals killed, barn destroyed in Hampshire-area fire
St. Charles North weathers Geneva run, pulls away for DuKane Conference win
$2M overlook at Kane County forest preserve will provide views of restored ecosystem, returning birds
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Charles East’s Brooklyn Schilb, girls basketball, sophomore
Extreme cold: Some schools, Kane County courts to close Friday amid arctic temperatures
Man accused of starting Carpentersville apartment fire detained in Kane County jail
Man armed with knife dies after being shot by Aurora police, authorities say
‘Not enforceable’: St. Charles won’t enact anti-ICE ordinance, despite protests, laws in nearby towns
Aurora police report officer-involved shooting
New EV fast-charging stations installed at Batavia Public Library
Deep freeze: Batavia temporary warming center; Geneva Public Works center shut down due to heat failure
Winter at Primrose Farm: Where the season shifts, but learning never stops
St. Charles North explodes for halftime lead, but falls in OT at Naperville Central
Main Street businesses lose power after vehicle slams into transformer in St. Charles
Person jumps from 2nd floor during Aurora house fire that trapped several people; officer, 2 others injured
Farm shed catches fire near Pingree Grove
Combs: Winter nights, big fun with St. Charles Park District
Plan for 72 affordable housing units on Fox River in Batavia to get public hearing Wednesday
Nathan Palmer’s go-ahead 3-pointer with 28 seconds left helps Geneva over West Aurora in MLK Day of Hoops
Goddard Schools’ 12th annual book drive runs through Feb. 27
‘He was frozen:’ Elgin vet tells how dog rescued from icy pond was brought back to life
Rosary College Prep to host fine arts showcase Jan. 24
Here’s how to sign up for preschool, kindergarten in St. Charles 303
‘He was frozen:’ Elgin vet tells how dog rescued from icy pond was brought back to life
Enos claims title for host school at Arlis Invitational
St. Charles East can’t overcome shooting woes against Mother McAuley
St. Charles IT company to expand after acquisition
The Alba Quintet to perform Jan. 25 in St. Charles
Syverson, Keicher solicit Valentine’s Day cards for seniors in 6th annual initiative
Batavia falls by less than a point at home tournament despite wins by Lily Enos, Audrey Sheldon
Kane County offers nearly $832K in riverboat grants
Hop into a special book signing with Geneva author of ‘Finn the Frog’ series Saturday
Water main break slows traffic on Main Street in St. Charles
Strong finish lifts DuKane-leading Lake Park over St. Charles North
Replacement chosen for Kane County judge who’s retiring
West Chicago Police searching for suspect after gunfire strikes two vehicles
Kane County GOP Treasurer Chris Lauzen’s son running in Delaware – as a Democrat
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: David Udoiwod, Geneva, basketball, junior
Batavia High honored for its AP program, high rate of students taking AP exams
Kane County strip club gets long-sought liquor license, but fully nude dancers not allowed
Isaiah Gipson gives Kaneland early energy off the bench, sparks win over St. Charles North
Bambu opens in Batavia Walmart with Asian-inspired drinks, desserts
Fox Valley Dental Spa Giveaway!
After rejecting contract with coal-tied provider, St. Charles continues alternate energy source effort
Geneva is asking voters to borrow $59M for new police station. Here’s a look at its current building’s issues
Batavia girls shut down by back-to-basics Maine South defense
More than 40 groups headlining Batavia Special Education Parent Network’s annual Resource Fair
New ‘medical resort,’ rehab facility opens in Batavia
Geneva blacksmith shop dodges wrecking ball again; Council reluctant to overturn history commission
Candidates forum for Kane County sheriff, treasurer is Tuesday in Elgin
Batavia man charged after police find child sex abuse files on Kik messenger app
Aurora 18-year-old sentenced to 6 years after drugs, weapons seizure
South Elgin rally protests fatal shooting of Renee Good by ICE officer in Minneapolis
St. Charles restructures city government, aims for ‘greater transparency and public engagement’
New Kane County CASA program aims to reduce number of children in foster care
Holinger: Growing older – The minor infestations, infiltrations, and intrusions of aging
Kane County Audubon Society events set for February
Judge overrules Geneva blogger in briefing schedule snafu
St. Charles Park District offers wide variety of adult classes this winter
‘Valentines for Seniors’ card drive accepting donations through Feb. 6
Geneva 708 Board awards $200K to service agencies
Geneva Police Department warns residents of ‘spoofed’ phone calls scam
Joe Reid gets hot in second quarter, sparks big run to help Batavia take down St. Charles East
Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County Sheriff, endorses Johnson
Batavia’s Books Between Bites welcomes Pam Otto Jan. 15
CHIP IN Batavia’s Prom Dress Giveaway set for March 14 and 15
Private ‘academically focused’ preschool, kindergarten proposed in St. Charles
St. Edward rallies in second half to beat Aurora Central Catholic
Aurora man sentenced to 90 years for murder, attempted murder
Geneva offers police station tours before asking voters to back $59M new headquarters
Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week: St. Francis senior Carter Clark, boys basketball
St. Charles library to hold annual preschool fair Jan. 31
January Cutest Pet Contest!
Oswego Township man sentenced to 75 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault
Senior living community proposed in St. Charles, could house 127 people, offer assisted living
New vision offered for Geneva’s circa-1840 blacksmith shop
Maggie Frank shakes off slow start, drops 18 points in second half to help Lake Park over St. Charles East
Mental health first aid training offered by Kane County Health Dept.
KidStrong Batavia, fitness center for tots, is about much more than building physical strength
Aurora man faces 32 felony charges following child sexual abuse materials investigation
Kaneland School District’s Spread the Love Food Drive begins Jan. 12
Montgomery grandpa accused of sexually assaulting minors gets another court delay
Matt Welch, Glenbard North take care of business, break Geneva’s 18-game win streak in DuKane Conference play
Police cleared in death of Batavia man who fired 70 rounds with AR-15
Developers proposing shops at former Pheasant Run ask for $3.3M in incentives from St. Charles
Geneva’s historic blacksmith shop gets last-ditch plea for preservation
Woodstock family adopts husky rescued from icy pond
‘We value immigrant contributions:’ St. Charles residents rally against ICE being allowed in town
Water main break disrupts traffic in St. Charles, part of Main Street still closed
State Sen. Don DeWitte recovers from prostate cancer surgery
Marmion’s Vinnie Testa makes big return to the mat, helps defending 3A champs prevail at Flavin Invitational
Next step in Randall Road pedestrian project heads to Batavia City Council
Kane County Board accepting applicants to fill vacancy
Elburn decides not to hire economic development coordinator – for now
Yo, Joan! How to find your bliss in 2026
St. Charles East falls to Fremd in overtime despite 23 from Brooklyn Schlib
St. Charles Arts Council plans ‘legacy’ show, first exhibition of 2026
Man accused of DUI after stopping at traffic light for 30-45 minutes in Elburn, police say
Kane Forest Preserve to host Polar-Palooza event at Creek Bend Nature Center
Friends of the Fox River rally against EPA ending protections for ‘70% of nation’s wetlands’
St. Charles East continues conference dominance, gets eight bonus-point victories to take down Batavia
Holiday joy for 96 Marklund residents
‘Thankful she survived’: Aurora woman rescued from New Year’s Day apartment fire
Anti-DUI ‘no refusal’ enforcement results in 8 drivers charged in Kane County
St. Charles again delays push tax on video gaming terminals
Top news stories of 2025 in Kane County, from ICE activity to charges against Batavia chiropractor
St. Charles North wins first game under coach Grant Oler: Kane County Chronicle Monday sports roundup
Kane County Clerk’s Office awarded for public service
Kane County Chronicle girls basketball preview capsules for the 2025-2026 season
St. Charles resident group says they’re urging City Council to limit public space for ICE raids
Discover downtown Geneva with Gilmore Girls Bingo
Batavia Lions Club to host ninth annual underwear collection party Nov. 20
‘Where sustainability takes root:’ Chipko Market in St. Charles promotes eco-friendly consumerism
Montgomery man pleads guilty to murder, gets 25 years for 2022 fatal shooting in Aurora
St. Charles North places second in down-to-the-wire girls swimming state meet
Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte to speak Nov. 22 in St. Charles
Revitalizing and reimagining Batavia – 2025 State of the Community highlights path forward
Objections filed against 3 Kane Republicans’ petitions
Rosary’s Paige Kowal leads Kane County-area swimmers into Saturday’s IHSA state finals
Car catches fire in front of Sycamore Speedway parking lot
FBI releases photos of suspect in St. Charles armed bank robbery, seeks public help
Cannabis dispensary coming to Elburn
1st civil lawsuits filed against Batavia chiropractor over alleged secret videos of patients
Elgin man charged with DUI after drinking tequila in front of deputies who responded to crash
3 companies, each in business at least 50 years, are ‘Made in St. Charles’ honorees
Geneva’s Chapelstreet responds to sex abuse lawsuit, calls claim of church involvement ‘tenuous’
St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade names Community Guest of Honor
Geneva’s All Chocolate Kitchen gets new owner, new name after proprietors retire
Kane County Law Library’s 22nd annual Family Reading Night set for Nov. 19 in St. Charles
Dale Berman’s widow among 4 to be interviewed for his seat on Kane County Board
Geneva Chamber celebrated Stitched by Stephanie grand opening
Geneva Chamber gives special recognition to members
Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners to meet Nov. 18
Suspect still at large in armed bank robbery in St. Charles
Chris White Jazz Trio to perform Nov. 16 in St. Charles
Parent Petroleum building 6,000-square-foot offices in St. Charles, awarded for charitable causes
Kane County retro diners offer a trip back in time
Appellate court agrees Montgomery man, 85, accused of sex assaulting minors, can remain free pending trial
Shodeen seeks demolition – again – for old blacksmith shop: ‘It is time to move on’
From NASA innovator to women’s health champion, St. Charles high schools name distinguished alumni
Ahead of 100-year anniversary, Scout Troop 13 presented ‘Spirit of St. Charles Award’