Residents attended a forum on immigration policy Friday, Oct. 10, hosted by U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood.

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.

Enclave Coworking, 10 W. State St., Geneva, is a co-working lounge and professional community for customers to find a productive work environment, entertain clients or launch a business.

An Aurora church will offer an “Immigration 101: Welcoming the Stranger” workshop for community members to learn about current immigration issues.

Amid a looming shortfall and concerns about layoffs, Metra directors have released a tentative operating budget that includes fare hikes of up to 15%.

The St. Charles Public Library will host geologist and paleontologist Jason Rehorst on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the library, One S. Sixth St., St. Charles.

North High School senior Reese Thomas' Connect More Club went viral and expanded across the nation this year, influencing thousands of high school students to visit their local nursing homes to play Connect Four with residents.

Crystal Lake-based Raue Center for the Arts received a multi-year $150,000 grant to help the nonprofit expand into East Dundee.

A 21-year-old driver was cited in a Batavia crash that injured three people Oct. 7, according to police.

The Friends of St. Charles Public Library will hold its annual fall used book sale on Oct. 17 to support the library’s programs, services and facilities.

The Geneva Public Library will host a performance of the “Frida Kahlo: A Woman Who Dared” multimedia concert featuring singer, songwriter, and multimedia artist Marie Smith.

Batavia police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that injured three which occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at North Randall Road and McKee Street.

Geneva will begin its curbside leaf collection program later this month and throughout November, followed by bag pickup in December – or leave leaves alone as a natural mulch.

Spooky features include exclusive raffles, a Best Witch Costume Contest and tarot reading by Annie Hex.

The Kane County Health Department announced it will host the 2025 Communicable Disease Conference with expert-led sessions on intestinal pathogens and the Chicago measles outbreak.

A Carpentersville man who was shot by police in August after authorities said he called 911 seeking help, armed himself with a gun, and threatened officers, has been charged with armed violence and assaulting a police officer

The Rotary Club of St Charles-Geneva – kicked off the 15th annual Koats for Kids campaign, which will run through Dec. 9.

Gas-powered electricity plant Geneva Generation Facility is expected to undergo engine maintenance due to generator impacts from extreme heat in summer 2024, officials said.

With graduating college students nationwide struggling to find adequate employment, the keywords during ‘College Night’ at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove was “adaptability” and “accessibility.” More than 100 public and private colleges networked with students.

Without naming names, Kane County GOP Chairman Andro Lerario this month accused downstate Republicans of interfering with local choices for state offices. “There’s an assault on respect,” he said.

Six men, including five from Aurora, were charged with solicitation of a sexual act following an undercover police operation, authorities announced this week.

Huntley has approved a new residential development that will brings hundreds more homes to the Kane County side of town.

Yorkville secured a 26-13 victory over Kankakee in the IHSA Kankakee Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

A home in Aurora was declared uninhabitable following a house fire that consumed the front porch before spreading into the first and second floors.

The Geneva City Council approved amendments to economic incentive agreements to the new owner of 214-218 and 220-222 W. State St. for improvements to those historic buildings.

The public is urged to drop off unwanted medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza, Geneva, as it participates in National Drug Take-Back Day.

Explore a treasure trove of decor and more at this beloved Geneva gem.

Find out how St. Charles Park District is investing in youth sports programs.

Learn more about the chilling history of a local legend.

Led by freshman Lauren Gauss, who shot a 3-over par 75 to tie for second individually, the Benet girls golf team won the program's first sectional title to qualify for state. Oswego Co-Op's Alli Wiertel and St. Charles North's Kayla Beu also tied for second to advance.

The Kane County Health Department awarded $300,000 in grants to seven local organizations working to prevent opioid overdoses, expand access to treatment, and support recovery services across the community.

Geneva Lutheran Church hosted a pet blessing over the weekend, inviting community members to bring animals of all kinds to partake.

Bobbi Alderfer takes Lifestyle Design to new heights of creativity with home and commercial design projects.

The Batavia Lions Club will partner with the Lions of Illinois Foundation to offer vision and hearing screenings for community members six months and older.

St. Charles residents are invited to apply to several open seats on local commissions, a board and a task force. Commission and task force members research and make recommendations on key issues, while boards manage specific services.

St. Charles motorists should avoid the downtown area this weekend as Scarecrow Weekend traffic is expected to cause significant delays from Oct. 8 through Oct. 12.

The new high-speed chargers are available for public use at any time or day 24/7 and can be paid through an app or with a card at the station.

Column: Brush pickup begins Monday, Oct. 13, for east side residents and Monday, Oct. 20, for the west side, writes Lori Botterman.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Hammer and Nails, a men's barbershop.

Teaching more people the skills to plant and care for a tree properly will help trees in communities across the state be healthy and thriving for a long time.

Anyone with a talent for carving or decorating pumpkins won’t want to miss submitting their masterpiece for Ghoulish Gourds on Parade with the St. Charles Park District.

State Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, secured more than $12 million for construction and road improvement projects Elgin, Carpentersville, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and Barrington Hills.

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Kane County Circuit Judge Elizabeth Flood ruled this week that Geneva developer Shodeen Group cannot evade the city’s legal right to enforce property code standards. The dispute began over the city's insistence that a tarp be placed on top of an 1840s blacksmith shop.

An Elgin man arrested with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.314 in McHenry last year has pleaded guilty to driving drunk for a sixth time. How much prison time did he get?

Column: Since many Scandinavians live in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and South Elgin, I would love to hear from anyone who has baked with antler salt, writes Janet Lagerloef.

The city of St. Charles will be flushing fire hydrants this month as part of regular maintenance for the city’s water distribution system.

The annual St. Charles community planting event Project Daffodil will return to Mount St. Mary Park on Oct. 18.

An Aurora man pleaded guilty to armed violence in a 2023 violent stabbing attack and was sentenced in turn to 25 years in prison, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the cashless bail system, implemented in September 2023, resulted in an increase in the Kane County jail population from people not showing up to court, Sheriff Ron Hain said. But the Illinois ACLU director called Hain's comments "dubious"