Rocker Bret Michaels will bring his solo band to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Friday, Feb. 13.

A 2,711-square-foot single-family home has changed hands.

The Chicago Bears could receive a resolution of where the NFL franchise will build its new stadium in the coming months after a six-year process. Here's a look back at how the Bears got here.

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.

From Capitol News Illinois: Former Republican state legislator Darren Bailey is trying to improve on his 2022 campaign for governor by taking a new approach to voters in the Chicago area. Bailey has also echoed President Donald Trump’s calls for Gov. JB Pritzker to be arrested

Andy Williams Jr., candidate for Illinois Attorney General: The SAFE-T-ACT needs to be tweaked. Many parts of the SAFE-T-ACT are unconstitutional and should have been repealed. Read his full questionnaire here

Known as “garden railroads,” the large-scale model trains bring a larger-than-life miniature world to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

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

Long inspired by the food, culture, and hospitality of New Orleans, the team is celebrating with a one-night-only lineup of Mardi Gras specials.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents can face long delays in clearing their marijuana-related records even after judges approve expungement and sealing orders

A 3,123-square-foot single-family house, built in 2002, has changed hands.

Shrubs with colorful stems, interesting seed pods, or textured bark can also add depth and create a stunning winter display.

The four Republicans running for Illinois governor support giving the federal government access to state voter rolls but had more nuanced responses when asked about President Donald Trump’s suggestion of nationalized elections.

Fun ideas include checking out a unique local museum or attending a roller derby bout.

The single-family house located at 6N362 Riverside Drive in St Charles was sold on Jan. 29, for $775,000, or $475 per square foot.

Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the special teams room.

The St. Charles co-op girls gymnastics team placed third at the Conant Sectional on Monday.

The pressure didn't get to Huntley, which prevented Burlington Central from wrapping up the Fox Valley Conference title on Monday night with a 53-39 win at Rocket Hill. The Red Raiders, looking to win a fifth straight FVC championship, lead the conference with two games left.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is backing one of his longtime Statehouse allies, Rep. Margaret Croke, to be Illinois’ next comptroller

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

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

A 3,392-square-foot single-family home, built in 1998, has changed hands.

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

From Capitol News Illinois: A new report suggests Illinois could be on the hook for plugging and cleaning up thousands of inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells scattered across the state

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

Guitarist Casey Nielsen and vocalist Christy Bennett will perform “Forgotten Women of the American Songbook” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15.

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

Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.

Over the past few weeks, Shaw Local has evaluated how each position group from the 2025 Chicago Bears did over the past season and started looking toward the offseason. Here’s a look at the safety room.

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

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Feb. 1-7, read aloud for you

The Chicago Bears will reportedly promote the team’s passing game coordinator Press Taylor to be its new offensive coordinator.

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.

From Capitol News Illinois: With Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address less than two weeks away, a new report from his office is setting the table for a speech that’s likely to be bleak in tone

Here are Karen Naess' photos from Saturday's East Aurora Regional girls wrestling meet.

The Lincoln-Way co-op may have headlined the East Aurora Regional Saturday, but several standout wrestlers from local schools also punched their sectional tickets.

Marshawn Cocroft surged in the second half, hitting a layup as time expired in regulation as Kaneland erased a 10-point Sycamore lead in the fourth. The Knight won in overtime against the Spartans, 73-68.

St. Charles North took first place in all 11 swimming events to cruise to Saturday's DuKane Conference boys swimming and diving title.

From Capitol News Illinois: Governor candidate Ted Dabrowski argues he is uniquely positioned to unite the fractured Illinois GOP, raise the funds needed to compete statewide and win back suburban voters crucial to a Republican victory

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

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Kane County, here's what sold for $700,000 or under in the past week.

A teacher at Gary Elementary School in West Chicago has resigned after posting a pro-ICE comment on social media.

Enjoy the big game at one of these bars or restaurants in northern Illinois.

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