David Petesch

Several Kane County municipalities have free cooling centers open this week, offering a reprieve for those out and about during the heat wave.

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will reunite with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event on Wednesday to support programs and projects along the Fox River.

Sycamore 2-year-old Oliver Olinger’s life looks a lot different now than it did this time last year, his mom Sami Olinger said. Not only did he get a police escort Sunday among some of his favorite vehicles to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum, but he's also cancer free.

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.

Hundreds of pickle fanatics gathered in Pottawatomie Park in downtown St. Charles Friday evening for the second annual Pickle Paradise.

Women in St. Charles are invited to learn to protect themselves, build confidence and find a new community during a free class at Misfits Jiujitsu Sunday. “Learn something new, learn how to protect yourself," instructor Sabrina Aiello said.

Whole Foods Market will host a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 25, at 300 S. Second St. in St. Charles.

St. Charles City Council members are considering new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals, which are currently unregulated within city limits.

Batavia will have 112 surveillance cameras online throughout the city by next month and, in the meantime, the City and Police Department are working on a policy to ensure privacy and ethical use of the system.

At least 50 motorcycles will meet outside the Sycamore Public Library at 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, June 22, and ride to St. Charles to celebrate local cancer survivor and ride to support him in his battle.

167 St. Charles jobs will be eliminated next month with the closing of the Amtek Bison manufacturing plant at 3850 Ohio Ave.

Batavia’s annual Winterfest Art Market will return to downtown November 14-16, and organizers are looking for new talent to display in what will be the biggest market to date.

A microburst of strong wind and large hail hit Batavia just before 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon, June 8, causing damage and power outages that crews have been working to repair and restore since.

Fox Valley Opera was formed in late 2023. The group put on its first unofficial show in February of 2024 and officially launched in May 2024.

Brandon Franklin, 18, of the 16900 block of Crane Road, Hazel Crest, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the March 2023 shooting