People looking for an option to shred unwanted, sensitive or old documents are invited to an Elburn event Oct. 4. The Elburn Countryside Food Pantry also will accept non-perishable food donations

As e-bikes and motor scooters become increasingly popular, Kane County lawmakers and enforcement agencies are working to address safety requirements and regulations for their operators. 

A family of five has been displaced after a lightning strike from Saturday morning’s storms caused their home to catch fire in the Mill Creek subdivision near Geneva, according to the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer fall bird watching walks for community members to enjoy the changing seasons.

Geneva-based conservative group the Three Headed Eagle Alliance has changed the venue for its next speaker Stewart Rhodes after a local uproar. He was the convicted, Jan. 6, 2021 organizer and Oath Keepers founder whose sentence President Trump commuted.

Campton Hills trustees approved an annexation agreement and the annexation of 962 acres for LaFox of Campton Hills in two split votes Thursday night.

Elburn Trustee Chris Hansen announced he will seek the GOP nomination in the March 17, 2026 primary for the State Senate 33rd District.

Elburn trustees were in general agreement about focusing on education about safety and the state statutes already in place, as opposed to creating another set of local rules for e-bikes and scooters.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station on Aug. 18.

The Keep Vets Cool Raffle fundraiser was held Thursday to aid the Fox River Geneva American Legion Post 75 pay about $40,000 for a new HVAC system to replace the current one that's 25 years old.

Kane County investigators are still working to identify the remains of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station on Aug. 18.

A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station Monday morning.

The Kaneland High School football practices Monday as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Elburn Days shut down early Saturday as lightning and rain storms moved through the area.

Elburn Days, the largest fundraiser of the year for the local Lions Club, kicked off Friday, Aug. 15 and ran through Sunday, Aug. 17. The history of the festival dates to 1933 and began as A Day in the Park. Now it includes carnival rides, live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and more.

Upgrades at Elburn's Prairie Park, paid in part by a state grant, included the replacement of outdated playground equipment, greater accessibility, the addition of a rain garden and fitness stations, the extension of a path and fishing pond improvements. The work was completed in time for Elburn Days and the Run the Rails.

Geneva Winery, which has tasting rooms in Geneva and Batavia, is expanding its production in Elburn and has plans to begin growing its own grapes in Kane County too.

The annual summer event includes live music, truck and tractor pulls, carnival, mud volleyball and more!

When Elburn officials began grappling with a way to regulate bicycles, e-bikes and scooters, they realized it’s complicated, and confusing.

Several Kane County police agencies are hosting events in their communities for National Night Out Aug. 5

Kishwaukee College recently announced the student-athletes nomination for the Arrowhead Conference All-Academic Excellence Team.

Residents of an Elburn neighborhood were relieved that their property taxes were not set to go up $2,000 and $3,000 per year - at least not as long as their HOA keeps up maintenance.

The Elburn Lions Club hosted their annual fireworks show on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Lions Park in Elburn.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

A 40-year-old man fell out of a moving Toyota sedan on Illinois Route 38 north of Elburn and was injured Tuesday after he opened the door instead of the window, authorities said. He remains hospitalized Wednesday, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies with millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.

Elburn Village Board members cited concerns about safety and liability in rejecting a proposal to become a golf cart community.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Campton Hills stands to receive $9.45 million in permit fees from a proposed annexation of 962 acres with 900 homes, according to a draft agreement, but the Geneva school district isn't guaranteed any of that.

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has thrown his hat in the ring for congress and running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Illinois Congressional District. Democrat Bill Foster currently holds the seat.

The village board in 2024 made the call to expand the current village hall/police station instead of building a new facility, and authorized an issuance of $6 million in general obligation funds to fund the project.

Elburn American Legion Post 630 held its annual Memorial Day observance Monday, May 26, 2025 beginning with a procession from Lions Park to Blackberry Township Cemetery, where the post held a ceremony in honor and remembrance of fallen servicemen and women.

The Kaneland Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony was held on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

Several characteristics of the equipment and the setting make it more accessible for those with mobility issues, including a poured-in-place surface, which also eliminates the need for maintenance and replacement of wood chips.

Kane County Audubon, the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society, hosts field trips, bird walks and nature hikes with events planned in Batavia, Sugar Grove and beyond this June.

Following months of research into making Elburn a golf cart community, Village Board members did not second a motion made by trustee Chris Hansen to approve an ordinance.

Elburn Trustee and former Cook County detective Lou Santoyo will seek the Republican nomination next April to run for Kane County Sheriff in the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm election.

The quartet will perform fusion styled jazz live on Wednesday, April 23.

The Elburn Lions Club hosted the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Elburn.

There are plenty of Easter Egg hunting opportunities in Kane County from April 12-19.

Five years ago this week, we were all sent home for "two weeks" as Americans tried to get a handle on the novel coronavirus sweeping its way through the country. Shaw Media set out to document the humanity among the ruins. The pandemic brought about school closures, virus testing, toilet paper shortages and full hospitals with essential workers. It also brought socially distanced parades just to see a friend or loved one's face and an endless supply of grace and kindness felt by all.

The Elburn Village Board’s continued discussions on the possibility of Elburn becoming a golf cart community focused on public safety.

The Village of Elburn is taking steps to plan for future growth but assessing both its current and future water needs.

Kaneland School District 302 hosted a Spelling Bee on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.

Elburn's Committee of the Whole is considering making the village a golf cart community.

There is a growing movement in Elburn to make the village a golf car community.

Kane County experienced the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.