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

The Kane County Republican Party will host its annual Lincoln Dinner fundriser on Saturday, Feb. 21, with a patriotic theme to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The Central District 301 School Board announced in a news release that it appointed Amy MacCrindle as its new superintendent beginning July 1.

Another man from Elgin who had been reported missing for several weeks was determined by authorities to have drowned.

Illinois residents planning to vote by mail in the March 17 general primary are encouraged to get that ballot in the mail extra early, or use a drop box instead.

Editor’s note: Today’s Part 2 of Shaw Local’s human trafficking series examines law enforcement crackdowns, how to recognize trafficking victims, and resources for those seeking help

A 1,639-square-foot single-family home, built in 1999, has changed hands.

A single-family home located at 520 North Lyle Avenue in Elgin has a new owner since Feb. 4.

Temporary lane closures are expected to create traffic backups around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72 as roadwork begins in the area and is expected to continue the rest of the year.

The single-family house located at 908 Glenmore Lane in Elgin was sold on Jan. 29, for $400,000, or $256 per square foot.

Authorities have identified the 52-year-old man who was found dead in a creek near West Dundee after his family had reported him missing weeks before.

A former Huntley woman who with her husband was convicted in 2018 in what authorities called a “drug-dealing enterprise” has pleaded guilty in a new drug-related case.

With the launch of the Kane County Circle of Care, community leaders have brought services that address mental health, early prevention, housing, food instability and childcare together.

Authorities are trying to identify a man’s remains and determine how he ended up dead in a creek near West Dundee.

A former Elgin police officer was sentenced by a DeKalb County judge to 12 years in prison, more than two years after authorities searched his Kirkland home and found hours’ worth of video depicting child sexual abuse

Versiti Blood Center of Illinois is seeking blood donations, especially O-negative and O-positive blood, from residents to restore hospital and patient blood supplies affected by recent winter weather.

The single-family home located at 331 Griswold Street in Elgin was sold on Jan. 15, for $420,000, or $150 per square foot.

The single-family home located at 3848 Valhalla Drive in Elgin was sold on Jan. 15, for $480,000, or $179 per square foot.

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.

A 64-year-old Bartlett Public Works employee was killed Monday morning when the small snowplow he was operating was struck by a Metra train at the Bartlett commuter station, officials said.

A 2,800-square-foot single-family house, built in 2011, has changed hands.

The former Bulldog Ale House in McHenry is being refurbished into an event space called Red Rose Banquets.

The Read with a Buddy program provides free children’s books paired with stuffed animals at local food pantries around McHenry County.

Due to extreme cold weather conditions forecast for Friday, some schools are canceling classes or moving to an e-learning day all Kane County court proceedings will be on Zoom.

Despite the urging of some residents and similar action by nearby towns, St. Charles' mayor said an ordinance to restrict ICE activity would be unenforceable and instill a false sense of security.

Niko Kanakaris has a contract to buy Vickies Place and is asking McHenry for sales tax rebate to offset renovation costs.

A public hearing is scheduled for a 72-unit affordable housing complex along the Fox River in Batavia. Some residents have already expressed concern about its design and density.

The Goddard Schools will partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to host the 12th annual book drive, which aims to collect and distribute 25,000 books to Kane County children.

The single-family house located at 528 East Chicago Street in Elgin was sold on Jan. 8, for $397,000, or $135 per square foot.

The single-family residence located at 1039 Riviera Drive in Elgin was sold on Jan. 6, for $420,000, or $220 per square foot.

This scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music from Disney’s 1996 animated film.

The Kane County Board is accepting applicants for a District 9 vacancy that resulted from the recent resignation of Gary Daugherty.

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

More than 300 volunteers assisted 96 residents at the Marklund Hyde Center campus near Geneva for the annual Christmas Eve gift opening.

Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.

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

A single-family home in Elgin that sold for $1.15 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week.

El Molino has been a staple in Carpentersville, just over the border from Algonquin, for 40 years, reopening after a six month remodel. The new owners have long run an Elgin taqueria.

Three people were hospitalized following a vehicle crash near Pingree Grove in Kane County on Christmas Eve.

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

An Elgin woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the starvation and torture of a child in her care. "In my many years as a prosecutor, this is one of the most disturbing cases I have encountered," Assistant State’s Attorney Lori Schmidt said.

A physician who practiced in Elgin is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old child with intellectual disabilities in an Elgin hotel, Kane County authorities said.

Neighbors in the area saw that a large dog had fallen into the ice in St. Charles Township. The dog's owner has not been located.

The Hampshire couple behind a popular Elgin gym has expanded their claim to fame with a new location in DeKalb.

A person was hospitalized with minor injuries and signs of hypothermia on Thursday following a rollover crash into cold water near Elgin and Pingree Grove in Kane County, authorities said.

An Elgin man accused of posting an “explicit photo” of a Marengo woman on Snapchat, printing it on a T-shirt and twice violating an order of protection has been detained in McHenry County jail, records show.

A residence in St. Charles that sold for $1.41 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week

A Sleepy Hollow woman said Friday she is offering a $30,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in her daughter’s 2009 death, which authorities ruled in 2022 was a “homicide.”

Enjoy a number of holiday performances in Elgin, Schaumburg and St. Charles this holiday season.

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