Kane County

Batavia police are looking for the burglar who overnight smashed the front door of Liquor & Tobacco on Randall Road and made off with "numerous items."

Burlington Central senior LJ Kerr scored a team-high 14 points to help defeat Batavia 53-47 during the Jim & Sylvia Robert Night of Hoops. Kerr was selected the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Kane County GOP is hosting Sheriff Mark Lamb as its keynote speaker at the annual Lincoln Dinner 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8 at the Lincoln Inn, 1345 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia.

St. Charles City Council members reviewed the city's Business Improvement Grant program and considered increasing the funding amounts at the Jan. 27 special City Council meeting.

Batavia convenience stores could be forced to remove synthetic drug products from their shelves if City Council members decide to prohibit the sale of Kratom, Delta-THC variants and other synthetic and psychoactive drug products.

Lake Park outscored St. Charles Wednesday at the DuKane Conference Meet, but it wasn’t enough to wrest the overall conference championship from St. Charles.

Natalie Warner dropped 18 points off five 3-pointers and added four steals in her return from a two-game absence to help Batavia to a 48-24 victory over Wheaton North

A former St. Charles PTO president was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to four felony charges that included indecent solicitation of a child.

Geneva Public Works is responding to a water leak today, Wednesday, Jan. 29 on State Street, Ill. Route 38, near Anderson Boulevard.

Kane County municipalities are working to learn how a pause on federal grants and loans would directly impact their operations and plans, both long-term and short-term.

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Kane County will feature several Valentine's Day events, the Indoor Market and more.

Kane County Sheriff and State's Attorney warn residents of new wave of phishing scams aiming to steal information and money by threatening jail time for missing jury duty.

Elderday Center in Batavia marks 35 years of therapeutic day care for adults with dementia.

Outscoring Glenbard West 10-2 in the third quarter, St. Charles East later built a 10-point lead with 5:07 remaining before turning back a late Glenbard rally during their 45-36 nonconference victory in St. Charles.

Abraham Lincoln impersonator Kevin Wood will present “Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality” on Thursday, February 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the St. Charles Public Library.

Campton Township is seeking a $17.2 million bond referendum on the April 1 consolidated election ballot, for acquisition, maintenance, development, rehabilitation and renovation of open space.

The Geneva City Council and Mayor Burns voted to approve an annexation agreement for a proposed townhouse development of 24 units.

Luxury home market picks up in Kane County as better value than high-priced new construction costs.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

Kane County property transfers from Dec. 26, 2024, to Jan. 8, 2025.

Two staff members from the Kane County Court have been appointed to the Illinois Judicial Conference’s Emerging Adults Task Force.

Major changes to malls in Bloomingdale, Lombard and West Dundee expected in 2025

Lucas "LJ" Kerr's fourth and-one ended up being the momentum shifter Burlington Central needed, as the Rockets held onto the lead for the final two minutes to secure a 53-47 victory over host Batavia.

St. Charles East won the team title with 280.2 points. Glenbard North was second with 250.5 points.

Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded to St. Charles students through the annual program funded by the city and the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association.

Hudson Kirby sank the game-winning free throw with 2.5 seconds left to help Geneva get a 30-29 victory over Wheaton Warrenville South and remain perfect in DuKane Conference play.

Two of the five people arrested in a law enforcement sweep of accused St. Charles sex traffickers had brief court appearances Thursday.

Wheaton North used strong performances from Sara Abdul and Brigitte Noyes to reverse an earlier loss to St. Charles North with a 38-31 win on Thursday night.

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County are hosting a series of candidate forums for the April 1 consolidated election in contested races for Batavia, St. Charles and Geneva mayor and city council.

Kirby scored 21 points to help Geneva defeat Naperville Central 56-48. He also helped the Vikings go 7-0 throughout the first wave of DuKane Conference play with a win over St. Charles North. Kirby was selected as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Enjoy a day on the slopes and trails at these downhill and cross-country skiing locations in the suburbs and northwest Illinois.

The clock is ticking for transit agencies facing a crater-sized budget hole, Metra Executive Director Jim Derwinski has warned.

Dutchess Cannabis gets OK from Batavia City Council to open the city's first dispensary on Randall Rd.

Shadwick King, the Geneva man who was convicted of first-degree murder twice in the 2014 death of his wife, Kathleen, was unsuccessful in his appeal, in which he claimed that he didn't get a fair trial.

Aurora Restaurant Week offers exclusive discounts and fixed-price menus at local restaurants, showcasing the city's diverse culinary scene while supporting local businesses.

Kane County will feature multiple space-related events, an anniversary party and much more.

Geneva Public Works is responding to a water main break today at the southwest corner of Third and Hamilton streets in the downtown, the second in as many days.

Despite City Council’s blessing to demolish the Tin Shop building, city staff will continue efforts to relocate and repurpose the building before calling in the wrecking crews.

The Geneva City Council and Mayor Burns voted Tuesday night to rescind the $68 million referendum from the April 1 ballot because of a formula error used to compute the impact on property taxes.

Geneva Public Works crews are still responding to a water main break on Seventh Street that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Kane County law enforcement and school officials are focused on the TRUST Act to guide how they respond to federal immigration policy.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate Maple Sugaring Days with tree tapping demonstrations, local syrup samples and exclusive craft beer.

A jury trial has be set for Robert Gutierrez, charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme with the late Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell.

After a slow start on offense, Iowa football commit Terrence Smith dropped 17 points in the second half to help West Aurora comeback and get a 49-40 victory over Geneva in the final match of the MLK Day of Hoops.

Batavia senior Kaidyn King scored 10 of her team-best 16 points in the fourth quarter, including all eight in a game-changing 8-0 run to open it, to rally the Bulldogs past Naperville North 52-50 in the final game of the MLK Showdown.

The Kane County Clerk’s Office outlines the schedule and details for the upcoming Feb. 25 Consolidated Primary Election and April 1 Consolidated Election, including eligibility, early voting dates and voting by mail information.

The St. Charles Public Library will present a program on Jan. 28, exploring ten gardens located within a six-hour drive of St. Charles

Kane County property transfers from Dec. 23 to 24, 2024.

20,000 Kane County children can enroll to receive a free book each month from the Fox Valley United Way through Dolly Parton’s youth literacy program.