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Constituents of state Sen. Don DeWitte of St. Charles and state Rep. Dan Ugaste of Geneva will host a free property tax seminar June 2 in St. Charles.

A fire near a house in St. Charles was contained to a detached garage with houses on both sides of the garage sustaining radiant heat damage to their exteriors.
Cannabis experts, recovery and mental health practitioners weigh in on Kenneally/Franks lawsuit
The Geneva Park District’s Playhouse 38 has tickets available for its upcoming show, "We Hold These Truths."

A lawyer for the St. Charles District 303 teachers union is asking a judge to dismiss a $100,00 defamation claim from a Campton Hills mortgage attorney, asserting that the complaint is retaliatory and intended to "chill the other party's rights," court records show.

The Kane County Health Department is offering tick removal kits for residents to protect themselves against ticks and mosquitoes.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for young children and people under 30, according to the American Red Cross. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reported 81 boating accidents in 2025.
The city of Batavia and Batavia Police Department are launching a bike safety educational campaign to help residents understand local e-mobility ordinances.



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