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Elgin Community College broke ground Wednesday on a new 150,000-square-foot Manufacturing and Technology Center.
The St. Charles Public Library will host “The Art of Beekeeping” program featuring local beekeeper Reid Root at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4
Kane County will feature a variety of fundraisers and fall events, including the Seventh Annual “Include Me” Gala, BatFest and more.
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin held a news coference Tuesday, continuing the war of words between him and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain.
Author Faly Colaizzi’s new book “Unsinkable Princess” was published on Sept. 17, and a launch party for the book will be held on Monday, Sept. 23 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
The Illinois Department of Transportation hosted an informational meeting at The Centre of Elgin Tuesday to share plans to restart a 90-mile passenger rail service between Chicago and Rockford.
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a freight train shortly before 3 p.m. today on the tracks that run parallel to Big Timber Road at Coombs Road in Rutland Township near Elgin.
Longtime 5th Ward Geneva Alderperson Craig Maladra announced Monday that he will step down at the end of the Sept. 30 meeting.
The Kane County Health Department will offer a free service that connects community members with beneficial resources, ranging from health, housing and addiction resources.
Geneva residents are abuzz over whether or not these hobby beehives are safe.
Batavia's third annual Pints by the Pond will feature live music, food and a collection of breweries, a few of which are new to the event.
Northwestern Medicine names Emily Jakacki President of Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, a 159-bed hospital in Geneva.
The ceremonial unveiling of the monument to Hudson, a Dutch shepherd that was killed in the line of duty last year, happened Friday near the employee entrance of the sheriff’s office in St. Charles.
The Conservation Foundation and Batavia Public Arts Initiative are hosting Art of the Fox, featuring live mural painting by local artists.
Kane County property transfers from Aug. 12 to 24, 2024.
One year after Illinois eliminated cash bail as part of the Pretrial Fairness Act, proponents are hailing its success, insisting the criminal justice reform measure accomplished its goal of making communities safer and the system more equitable.
The St. Charles Fire Department will host an open house community event from noon to 3 p.n. on Sept. 28 at 112 N. Riverside Ave.
Geneva Park District Foundation will host its annual Autumn Fair, featuring food, drinks, family-friendly activities and raffles.
A Batavia couple celebrated attributed their 65 years of marriage to shared philosophies, values and beliefs.
Community members can meet with Rebecca Eller-Molitas, appointed as the new executive director of Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley on May 1, at an event on Saturday, Sept. 14.
The St. Charles Public Library will offer voter registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 21 at 1 S. Sixth Ave.
Considering the volume and diversity of activities at bars and breweries – including live music, game and trivia nights, and food truck pop-ups – expanding the drink selection away from alcohol also can help cultivate a customer base.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles is accepting applications until Nov. 1 as part of its Expansive Church Grant opportunity, which will award multiple grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Kane County.
A Chicago woman was charged with prostitution this week following a Geneva Police investigation.
The City of St. Charles will not move forward with the proposed Charles Farm development.
Elgin Community College Center for Emergency Services will host an informational session and open house for prospective students and families interested in learning more about becoming a first responder on Sept. 14.
A Sugar Grove woman will co-lead a breast cancer prevention rally after being the only woman in her family to not be diagnosed with breast cancer.
School administrations in St. Charles and Geneva and police calmed parents Thursday after a wave of social media hoaxes had parents concerned.
Seven St. Charles School District 303 alumni will receive lifetime achievement awards and be inducted into the district’s Hall of Fame for their academic and athletic accomplishments on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Chipotle is opening its first Huntley location soon.
The fifth annual Constitution Day Celebration in St. Charles will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Three Fires Boy Scout Council at 415 N. Second St.
Recovery Centers of America will host a job fair Thursday.
One year after imposing a 10 cent fee for single use bags in select Batavia stores, the city will review the revenue generated and plan for future green initiatives at their Sept 10 Committee of the Whole meeting.
Batavia's Books Between Bites program will be hosted from noon to 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month through May 2025 in the Founders Room of the Batavia Public Library, at 10 S. Batavia Ave.
Kane County will be home to fall festivities among other events, such as the "It's Our Fox River Day" cleanup, a jack-o'-lantern walk and more.
Two St. Charles East High School graduates received scholarships from the Pottawatomie Garden Club.
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood proposed the Baby Changing on Board Act to add baby-changing stations to Amtrak trains.
An Elgin woman pleaded guilty to residential burglary in Crystal Lake and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
Geneva District 304 has seen its student population shrink from 5,732 students in the 2017-18 school year to the current year's enrollment of 5,044, a decrease of 688 students – but also look at a proposed development which could bring in 500-700 students.
CASA's War on Wheels fundraiser gets 150 riders, perfect weather.
CASA Kane County is looking for 50 extra volunteers to continue helping children in the foster system, often dealing with neglect or abuse situations.
Former Congressman Patrick Kennedy sees a clear path forward for the improvement of mental health care in the nation, and it comes down to applying the financial incentives that have strengthened other industries.
Longtime St. Charles attorney, volunteer and veteran Robert L. Gorecki Sr. died on Aug. 14. He was practiing law until the end, just how he wanted.
The MacLachlans spent years chipping paint away from woodwork, removing carpeting and wallpaper to restore their Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home.
The St. Charles Public Library, in partnership with the League of Women Voters of Illinois, will host a Zoom talk with psychology professor Dan Simons, focusing on his research on awareness and memory.
Kane County property transfers from July 30 to Aug. 7, 2024.
St. Charles community members are invited to attend the annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Memorial Monument outside the Fire Department at 2 E. Main St.
Wilson Street and Prairie Street railroad crossings will be closed in Batavia as a result of essential railroad maintenance.
The next time the Geneva Public Library has a fundraiser, a cultural or educational event, alcohol could be served.
Hazardous 360, a biohazard cleanup company, cleaned up some of the areas police cars Thursday, as it has done since 2020 as a way to thank law enforcement.