Politicians around northern Illinois mourned Charlie Kirk, who was from the Chicago suburbs and was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University.

The Chicago Bears aren't taking the Detroit Lions' offense lightly after a down Week 1 performance against the Green Bay Packers. Here's why.

Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson told reporters Thursday that he plans to play in Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett both also missed Thursday's practice

Batavia City Council is seeking applicants for 7th Ward residents to join the City Council, as Alderperson Sarah Vogelsinger has announced her plans to resign.

First Pour Fridays events feature wine, small bites and live music at the new Patrick J. Callahan Community Center.

The Congregational United Church of Christ will host its annual United Fall Fest to benefit the Lazarus House.

Batavia boys soccer senior Connor Verde, who scored two goals to help Batavia to a 4-2 victory over Kaneland, their first in 28 games, was voted as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing’s third annual Oktoberfest will bring German traditions, live music and authentic food and drink to Batavia - in September.

Check out the rotating cast of food trucks parked near your favorite Kane County brewery for an evening of delicious food and drink.

The St. Charles Public Library will begin its annual Sunday Concert Series with a performance featuring the Elaine Dame Trio of Chicago as part of the 14th annual St. Charles Jazz Weekend.

Water Street Studios in Batavia will celebrate their 16th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 12.

Cantigny will offer a number of events this September, including a Revolutionary War Reenactment, Red Oak Farm Dinner, car show and more.

The zoo's Frontera Farm-to-Table Dinner is Sept. 12, while Oktoberfest is set for Sept. 28. Many additional events are also scheduled throughout the season.

Football season is back! Watch the game at one of these lively sports bars in northern Illinois.

A total of 162 teams enter Week 3 with 2-0 record, with 50 of those teams playing against another 2-0 team. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games.

The elephant in the room is Williams’ work ethic. There have been far too many reports that the second-year quarterback still doesn’t understand what it takes to become truly great, Marc Silverman writes

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had the same reaction most fans had when he looked at the film of some of his missed passes against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. He was frustrated.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to avoid a portion of Maple Park as authorities investigate a serious crash Wednesday night at Ramm Road near County Line Road. This is a developing story.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon and defensive tackle Grady Jarrett both out Wednesday in an estimated injury report while linebacker T.J. Edwards would've returned in a limited fashion.

Community members can learn about the history of labyrinths through the ages at a St. Charles Episcopal Church workshop.

Hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge preview Week 3 in Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

The elderly couple killed in a car crash in Geneva have been identified. They died after their car collided with one driven by an 18-year-old, authorities said.

Here are the latest Associated Press IHSA football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes.

Charlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster, culture warrior and ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday during one of his trademark public appearances at a college in Utah. He was 31.

Since she was young, Burlington Central goalkeeper Mackenzie Lorkowski has aspired to play professional soccer. On Aug. 23, Lorkowski announced her commitment to NCAA Division-I Louisiana Tech.

From classic big band, swing and modern jazz to quintets, quartets and talented high school musicians, the schedule offers a variety of performances.

A group of 23 new teams worked their way into the projection this week. Where do they fit? And how did they change the projected classification breaks for all eight classes. Steve Soucie breaks down how the playoff field projects after the second week of games.

Monday night's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings wasn't an offensive renaissance for the Chicago Bears offense and Caleb Williams. Here's a look at the stats in Williams' first start under head coach Ben Johnson.

Newark freshman middle Zoey Carlson had big hit after bit hit, five kills and a block in the third set alone, and the Norsemen rallied from four points down late in the third to top previously unbeaten Aurora Christian in a 25-22, 23-25, 25-23 thriller.

Here are Karen Naess' photos from Tuesday's soccer game between Geneva and St. Charles North.

For the second consecutive season, Geneva and St. Charles North went back and forth before ending their game in a 2-2 tie.

Marklund will hold its 13th annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K/1 Mile event to raise support and awareness for its services and programs for those with developmental disabilities.

Residents can learn how to search for ancestry records during a “Looking for European Roots” workshop at the St. Charles Public Library.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Tuesday a day after his team’s season-opening 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Teens and adults can learn about the Ground Zero recovery effort during a presentation at the Sugar Grove Public Library led by Mike Fagel.

Darren Bailey plans to run for governor for a second time in 2026, Capitol News Illinois confirmed with sources close to the campaign.

Hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz break down Week 2 in the western suburbs and look ahead to Week 3 in high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

Highlights include tributes to Cher, hip-hop music, classic country singers and performers from 'America's Got Talent.'

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2025 high school football season

The Chicago Bears opened the 2025 season with a 27-24 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what happened in the loss and how it will impact this season

Before the team’s Monday Night Football season kickoff, Bears President/CEO Kevin Warren beared down on the idea of leaving Chicago for a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Here’s what you need to know about Montgomery and Boulder Hill hydrant flushing beginning on Sept. 8 and which roadways and neighborhoods will be affected.

The Chicago Bears opened the Ben Johnson on the wrong foot Monday night as the team blew an 11-point lead to the Minnesota Vikings in a 27-24 loss. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss.

The Chicago Bears reverted back to their old habits in their 27-24 loss to open the season against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night at Soldier Field.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down Week 2 in Illinois high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

Nazareth, St. Francis and Fenwick are three notable Week 2 winners primed for big matchups in the CCL/ESCC this coming weekend.

The Chicago Bears' defensive depth will be tested in Monday night's season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings after the team announced cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon and linebacker T.J. Edwards will be inactive .

The Department of Homeland Security trumpeted the start of a new immigration operation Monday in Chicago, stirring up fresh confusion and anxiety as the city remained on alert for a federal intervention President Donald Trump has touted for days

St. Charles Episcopal Church will host its annual “Car Boot and Bake Sale” fundraiser on Sept. 13.

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County recently announced it will hold two National Voter Registration Day events to encourage voter participation.