Kane County

Add golf carts to the ways to get around East Dundee.

Groot will pick up garbage early in Batavia.

Former Illinois State Sen. Jim Oberweis will return to Kane County Sunday to fundraise for his run for Congress in Florida – but local GOP chief would rather see local political money used in Illinois.

The Elburn Lions Club will host an event for residents to enjoy a fireworks show next month.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, is seeking federal funding for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to build a government office on tribal land, according to a news release from her office.

Residents who live in the Illinois General Assembly’s 70th District are invited to office hours hosted by Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, at various locations across DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties this summer.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.

Hundreds of pickle fanatics gathered in Pottawatomie Park in downtown St. Charles Friday evening for the second annual Pickle Paradise.

A South Elgin man facing charges of possessing child sexual abuse materials is free on pretrial release.

A Chicago man who was on parole when he was accused of multiple thefts – including stealing Christmas presents from a Crystal Lake church – pleaded guilty Wednesday to burglary from a vehicle.

Geneva contractor Utility Dynamics will be replacing underground utility cable in four areas throughout the community starting in July.

Campton Hills stands to receive $9.45 million in permit fees from a proposed annexation of 962 acres with 900 homes, according to a draft agreement, but the Geneva school district isn't guaranteed any of that.

East Dundee trustees reviewed three more potential development options for the former Haeger Potteries site this week after raising concerns about an initial proposal presented in February.

Refuse stickers in Geneva will rise 19 cents to $4.32 from the current rate of $4.13, as per the city's five-year contract with its waste hauler.

A motorcyclist died in the hospital Wednesday after suffering serious injuries from a crash with a sedan Tuesday morning at the intersection of Longmeadow Parkway and Sleepy Hollow Road in Algonquin, officials report.

Women in St. Charles are invited to learn to protect themselves, build confidence and find a new community during a free class at Misfits Jiujitsu Sunday. “Learn something new, learn how to protect yourself," instructor Sabrina Aiello said.

Swedish Days Festival is here, and Pickle Paradise comes to St. Charles.

With no funding fix yet from the General Assembly, Metra leaders are wrapping their heads around a grim 2026 that could involve major cuts in service.

Kane County government offices are closed Thursday in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday.

A Kane judge's $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger stalls because process server can't find him. DeKalb judge approved alternative methods of service.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is getting a new, niftier robot to help it disable bombs and do other tasks.

Geneva Chamber of Commerce's 75th annual Swedish Days festival opened Wednesday to overcast skies that threatened – then provided – rain. The festival continues through Saturday.

The STC Six breweries will launch their 2025 collaborative beer, a West Coast Pilsner benefiting Support Over Stigma, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles.

A Cook County man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison Tuesday in connection to dozens of catalytic converters reported stolen between 2021 and 2022 in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, authorities said

The Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center in DeKalb could get a boost thanks to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville.

Whole Foods Market will host a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 25, at 300 S. Second St. in St. Charles.

Percussionist Josh Graham will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave., concluding the library's 2024–25 Sunday Concert Series.

A look back at the Kane County Chronicle's prep sports photos from the 2025 spring season.

The city of Geneva proclaimed June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, meant to underline that 125 Americans die every day as a result of gun violence.

A St. Charles driving instructor, convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didn't attend his own trial, is in custody in Hungary with the U.S. attempting to extradite him.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an extension of its site plan approval for Venture One Acquisitions LLC, which proposes to build a 7150,200-square-foot industrial building on the city's east side.

Cool off and have a blast at these local water parks in the Kane County area.

Check out local businesses that source some, or all, of their products locally.

Learn more about the building that used to be home to the Anvil Club and was once a blacksmith shop.

Double Take Consignment and Elgin Vintage help make refreshing wardrobes an affordable and stylish endeavor.

Geneva resident and award-winning educator Ellen Jo Ljung explores that question in her new novel, "Caught in the Crossfire."

Danielle Murphy, owner of Reveal Beauty & Wax Studio, 211 James St., Geneva, took first place in brow lamination and second place in lash lift in The Skin Games, an international competition for skincare professionals, held in Atlanta in March.

While shining a light on the father of Flag Day and Batavia’s storied past, it was the hands of the town’s youngest citizens, turning tight a 50-year time capsule, best embodying the town’s patriotic promise.

It’s good to think globally, but don’t leave out acting locally. We need you. Learn from those old seekers and do better this time. You can do it.

After 13 years at the helm of the Kane County Regional Office of Education, Superintendent Patricia Dal Santo announced to the County Board that she would retire June 30, according to a news release.

Protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 on Randall Road in Geneva to stand against President Donald Trump's policies as part of the "No Kings Day' of demonstrations.

St. Charles City Council members are considering new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals, which are currently unregulated within city limits.

Aqua Illinois said the drinking water advisory issued June 7, for infants under the age of 6, has been lifted.

In a departure from the contentious now-dead project of Settlements of LaFox's more than 2,000 homes in St. Charles, the village of Campton Hills is poised for a smaller, less dense annexation.

Batavia will have 112 surveillance cameras online throughout the city by next month and, in the meantime, the City and Police Department are working on a policy to ensure privacy and ethical use of the system.

At least 50 motorcycles will meet outside the Sycamore Public Library at 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, June 22, and ride to St. Charles to celebrate local cancer survivor and ride to support him in his battle.

A World War II vet's missing Purple Heart was presented to his grandson, also a vet, at American Legion Post 75 in Geneva.

167 St. Charles jobs will be eliminated next month with the closing of the Amtek Bison manufacturing plant at 3850 Ohio Ave.

Outdoor films and Flag Day celebrations are on tap this weekend in Kane County.