Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has questioned the validity of testing that found a high amount of a so-called “forever chemical” in one of the wells that provides drinking water to the community.

Three of the four Republicans running for Illinois’ 11th Congressional District seat have expressed doubts that Joe Biden legitimately won the 2020 presidential election.

A heightened level of a pollutant known as a type of "forever chemicals" or PFAS has been detected in Elburn’s water.

An Illinois appeals court on Friday reversed lower decisions and ordered Republican congressional candidate Tedora M. Brown’s name to be added to 11th District ballots.

Another section of the Elburn Station subdivision is planned, but nearby residents oppose a proposal to extend a road from it to their neighborhood.

Jeff Walter: I support strong border security and the continued mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, because a nation without secure borders cannot enforce the rule of law or protect public safety. Read Walter's full election questionnaire here

Lou Santoyo: The SAFE-T Act is a major change, and my view is shaped less by theory and more by real-world experience. Read Santoyo's election questionnaire here

Around 2,000 protesters gathered in South Elgin to protest what they called the 'murder' of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Several politicians joined the protesters calling for accountability and justice.

Two Republican Party candidate forums will take place in McHenry County Thursday, Jan. 22 and Sunday, Jan. 25

A suburban congressional candidate’s name was struck from upcoming primary ballots Thursday because the Illinois State Board of Elections decided her petitions fell one signature short of the legally required 799.

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

Kaneland School District 302 will partner with employee associations to hold a Spread the Love Food Drive to support community families experiencing food insecurity.

A split vote by the Village Board resulted in Elburn’s decision not to hire an economic development coordinator during this fiscal year.

Police said a Geneva man sat at an Elburn traffic light for at least 30 minutes before he was charged with DUI.

Take a look at some of our best and favorite Kane County sports images of 2025 by Shaw Local News Network photographers.

Take a look at some of our best and favorite news and feature images of 2025 by Shaw Local News Network photographers.

An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.

Three congressional candidates vying to serve different parts of the Northwest or West suburbs will find out early next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots or be booted.

A single-family home in Batavia that sold for $1.88 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Dec. 7-13, read aloud for you

All headstones of veterans' graves in St. Gall and Blackberry Township cemeteries in Elburn will have postings of live balsam wreaths on Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of Wreaths Across America Day.

Work has begun on a new section of Elburn's Blackberry Creek development, and five of the streets there will be named for local families with deep roots.

The Elburn Lions Club and Elburn Leos will host a Breakfast with Santa event on Sunday, Dec. 7 for community members to celebrate the holiday season.

Launched in 2023, NIU's Huskie Harvest has recovered more than 20,000 pounds of food to date, and provided more than 30,000 meals to students. But the need is growing. “We deliver between 700 and 800 meals a week, and we can’t keep up,” Nancy Prange said.

A single-family home in St. Charles that sold for $1.68 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week

Several areas of northern Illinois experienced heavy snow Saturday providing enjoyment for some and headaches for others.

A St. Charles man was charged with 10 counts of felony burglary in connection with a break-in at an Elburn self-storage facility.

Following a St. Charles man being charged with a felony for alleged unauthorized video recording of intimate parts, the Geneva Police Department is asking any potential victims to come forward.

Six years after Elburn officials enacted an ordinance to allow a cannabis dispensary in the village, one has been approved to set up shop.

Elburn resident Jen Hall served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller and flew F16 fighter jets at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.

The Elburn Leos Club is hosting a free dinner for veterans at noon Sunday, Nov. 9 at th Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. The Elburn Leos are youth members of the Elburn Lions Club.

Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members participated in the 22nd annual Trunk or Treat event held at the Plano Methodist Church in Plano.

Kane County area communities have announced Halloween events and trick-or-treat hours set for Oct. 31. Here’s what’s happening in your neighborhood:

The former Kane County coroner submitted paperwork to run for sheriff. Who else has filed to run in the 2026 primary election?

Lance Bell, who ran last year for Kane County Board chair, shared a graphic that called No Kings protesters the "R word" - and faced a storm of social media backlash.

If you see police at a Kaneland District 302 elementary school on Wednesday evening, it’s not an emergency. It’s a training exercise with no students involved, authorities announced in advance.

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

The Kishwaukee Concert Band will open its 24th concert season with a performance to honor the late William “Bill” Schulze" of Elburn, a fellow musician and friend of the band, according to a news release.

Kane County Audubon will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this fall. Here’s what’s happening in November:

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.