Kathlyn Bainbridge hit four of her five 3-pointers in the second half, helping St. Charles East pull away to a 57-47 victory over Geneva to secure second place in the DuKane Conference.

During a student-led walkout protesting federal immigration arrests, three students from East Aurora High School were taken into custody by police, but video has some questioning police tactics.

Some 36 businesses in downtown Geneva are hoping to cash in on the luck of the Irish by participating in the Lucky Charms Promotion.

Brenda Rodgers: The residents of Kane County deserve a fresh voice — someone who will lead the office with ethics, integrity, and transparency. Read Rodgers' full questionnaire here

Neil Khot: There are serious concerns that warrant congressional investigation, including potential ethics violations, failures to comply with court orders, and unconstitutional actions by ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies. Read Khot's full election questionnaire

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Keep it moving and meet your fitness goals with St. Charles Park District - no matter where you're at on your wellness journey.

Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing FEMA's denial of a major disaster declaration from storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.

As tensions rise between the Geneva Chamber of commerce and the city over Swedish Days festival funding, the city's new administrator focused on its apparent lack of transparency.

Equipment caught fire at the Suncast Corporation manufacturing facility in Batavia over the weekend – but fire officials said it wasn't the

Geneva firefighters responded to a second, unrelated natural gas leak Feb. 9 when a utility contractor struck a line while working at Geneva Commons.

All lanes of State Street-Illinois Route 38 in Geneva were closed Monday following a natural gas line leak.

An 18-year-old from Geneva died Sunday after an eastbound freight train struck him near the Western Avenue grade crossing in Geneva.

Instead of demolishing a historic St. Charles landmark to build a parking lot, the church that owns the building is now planning to sell it to a Geneva developer who will rehabilitate the structure with help from the city.

Leslie Juby: Building trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement leads to safer neighborhoods and allows scarce resources to remain focused on local crime prevention and investigation. Read Juby's full election questionnaire here

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will hold a 2026 Pot O’Gold Cash Raffle to support the Batavia Chamber Inspire Scholarship Fund.

Following a multiple-vehicle crash near St. Charles East High School, an alderperson is imploring the city to improve the safety of the roadway for students. She said parents are "nervous" for their kids getting safely to school.

More than 116 years after the construction what later became John Gartner’s Eastside Bakery, the surviving structure at 115 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles has received historic landmark status.

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Martha Davidson on top priorities for the Kane County Board: Fiscal responsibility, ethics, environmental protection, communication and transparency. Read Davidson's full election questionnaire here

A rural residence in Hampshire that sold for $1.26 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Fox Valley Dental Spa.

Three new recipients received Spirit of St. Charles Awards recently for what Mayor Clint Hull called exemplifying traits like leadership and compassion that tie the community together. Those honored included Lazarus House, for providing shelter and aid to those in need.

The St. Charles Fire Department recently was awarded for its efforts to support U.S. military members.

Nicolas Jimenez: My first priority is ensuring housing stability and affordability, using every tool the county has from zoning and land trusts to partnerships and tenant protections to prevent displacement. Read his full election questionnaire here

Ellen Nottke on a top priority for the Kane County Board: Promote economic growth to expand quality job opportunities. We need open and transparent conversation to promote economic stability. Read Nottke's full election questionnaire here

Ryan Deniz: I support an amendment to require local sheriffs to honor ICE detainers and coordinate transfers specifically for individuals who have been convicted of or are currently charged with, “forcible felonies” (like robbery, aggravated battery, or sexual assault).

Anthony Catella: The best way to raise new revenue is to cut tax rates. I will not ask voters to vote for the giveaway of their own money. I will not vote for any tax increases whatsoever and absolutely NO increase in the motor fuel tax. Read Catella's full questionnaire here

Geneva High School social studies teacher Lucas Rojas was the lone Illinois recipient of a $5,0000 Teaching America250 Awards grant.

Evan Blankenship's dunk put the dagger on a 15-0 run to end the game, leading Batavia to a 62-43 victory over Geneva to snap a four-game losing streak in the rivalry series.

Senior Cooper Mellican scored nine of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter, then tallied the first six points of the fourth quarter as St. Charles North defeated St. Charles East 56-45 to give coach Tom Poulin his 300th career win Friday night.

VSW, a group that provide opportunities for people with disabilities, is hosting an all-inclusive vendor fair from Saturday, Feb. 7.

After a hit-and-run traffic crash in Batavia on Feb. 6, the police are asking the public for help locating the suspect.

Chris Lauzen: I am committed to managing Kane County’s investments carefully and responsibly to maximize returns while protecting principal and adequate liquidity. Read Lauzen's full election questionnaire here

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

Yasmeen Bankole: Our rail infrastructure has lagged behind that of other advanced nations. It’s time to treat passenger rail not as an afterthought, but as a vital government service. Read Bankole's full election questionnaire here

Sanjyot Dunung: If elected, my top three legislative priorities in my first year in the U.S. House will focus on restoring affordability, strengthening economic security, and defending our democracy through competent, responsible governance

Mark Rice on top priorities for the district: Restore and strengthen the middle class, Crackdown on government waste and corruption, Apply a “liberty litmus” test to legislation and policy. Read Rice's full election questionnaire here

Dan Tully: My Trump Accountability Plan will ensure that we protect the institutional mechanisms necessary to pursue those solutions. As such, the top three legislative priorities are to enact the policies under each of the three Articles in my Trump Accountability Plan

Junaid Ahmed on local issues that would guide work in Congress: Rising housing costs, underfunded schools, and the real economic pressure facing immigrant and working-class families. Read Ahmed's full questionnaire here

Marmion used eight bonus-point victories to secure a 46-23 victory over Mount Carmel, while Montini rebounded from a 13-point deficit to take home a 35-27 victory over Marist to each secure a spot at the dual team state meet.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Dan French earned his 100th career victory, Brendan Nardin notched the dual-clinching pin, and Marian Central edged out Washington 37-33 to win its IHSA 2A team sectional match Thursday evening. Geneseo took down Batavia 55-16.

Ricky Rivard: I will fight for real property tax relief by fixing our school funding system, ending the over-reliance on local property taxes and pushing the state to meet its obligation to fund education. Read Rivard's full election questionnaire here

A juvenile suspect was arrested in Montgomery following a string of recent burglaries targeting businesses on the village’s east side.

A daycare teacher is facing charges after St. Charles police said she gave chewable laxatives to three children in her care, each 2 years old or younger.

Kaneland boys basketball senior Marshawn Cocroft, who surpassed 2,000 points in his career and helped the team stay undefeated on the season, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.