Based on estimates of Illinois' gambling problem, approximately 5,000 adults in Kane County may currently be experiencing a gambling disorder, which can share risk factors with substance abuse, experts say.

A tornado watch has been issued for several northern Illinois counties, including Kane, DeKalb, McHenry, Lake, Ogle, Lee, Whiteside and more.

Next Generation Playground will hold a Color Outside the Lines 5K and Family Fair for local families to support and expand neurodivergent children and their families resources and programs.

This Batavia leathersmith is creating timeless and sophisticated heirloom pieces.

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Column: "Those looking for a party that is anything but run-of-the-mill need not look any further," writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

Recently hatched bald eagles have been spotted around the Chicago area, including at Fermilab grounds in Batavia.

An Aurora man is in critical condition after being shot in Aurora early Monday and found on a recreational trail.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a discussion on U.S. and China relations as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

A group of downtown Geneva business owners have stepped up to sponsor and lead a smaller, community-driven Swedish Days parade, reversing an earlier announcement that the parade was canceled.

The Batavia Woman’s Club received the Mutual Ground Legacy Partner Award and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Batavia awards during Women’s History Month in March.

A level 3 severe risk is now in place, with the strongest storms likely on Tuesday afternoon into the evening

The Campton Hills Police Department announced the implementation of autism sensory kits in patrol vehicles, meant to reinforce its commitment to inclusive, community-centered policing.

Members of the Chicago Steel hockey team recently visited the Marklund Hyde Center near Geneva to give out teddy bears to its residents.

The city is eying a three-year extension of both the school resource officer program and the security camera access policy between the police and St. Charles School District 303.

The Friends of St. Charles Public Library will hold its annual spring used book sale to support the library.

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One of the most famous landmarks in St. Charles is gearing up to celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Since welcoming students a century ago as St. Charles Community High School, the historic building, now home to Thompson Middle School, has transformed countless of lives.

The St. Charles East boys volleyball team couldn't contain Hersey's middles as the Saints lost in the St. Charles East Invitational title match.

TriCity Family Services will partner with Adventures in Scavenger Hunting founder Jessica Shockey to hold a “Search Party: A Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser” for adults ages 18 and older to support local mental health services.

Police have charged a North Aurora man in connection with a hit-and-run Friday in Batavia.

Fox Valley's Preservation Partners guided restoration of Nelle Fabyan dress, touted as the only one by French designer Georges Doeuillet to be displayed in public anywhere in the world.

About 50 people filled the rotunda at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva Thursday for the 23rd annual recognition that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The Batavia Woman’s Club is accepting scholarship applications for middle school students to attend to attend a STEAM summer camp.

Several roadway lanes will be closed across Kane County starting April 13 as construction crews inspect bridges on several major traffic routes. The work is expected to cause traffic delays.

West Dundee police are urging teens to think twice about playing the popular “senior assassins” game after a participant scared people and caused a school lockdown this week.

Batavia police are seeking the public's help in identifying the person the wheel of a car that hit and injured a person early Friday.

Ron Onesti, operator of Arcada Theatre, is one of three nominees for the 2026 Charlemagne Award, presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce and to be bestowed May 1.

State Sen. Don DeWitte is one of three nominees for the 2026 Charlemagne Award, presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce and to be bestowed May 1.

Harrison Schneider is one of three nominees for the 2026 Charlemagne Award, presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce and to be bestowed May 1.

The Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles is marking its 100th anniversary. A large parade is being organized by theater operator Ron Onesti to honor its century of impact on the community.

Storms may drop over an inch of rain across northern Illinois overnight, raising rivers and increasing flooding concerns by Friday morning.

The Geneva French Market opens for the 2026 season on Sunday, April 12.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

An Aurora man was charged with multiple felonies after authorities said they recovered an illegal gun and 2,000 grams of illegal cannabis.

The Geneva City Council this week approved a resolution to support the preservation and remodeling of the historic circa 1867 Bennett House through its tax increment financing district, or TIF.

Around 30 gallons of hazardous concentrated bleach leaked from a semi-trailer in Aurora yesterday. Authorities said some of the hazardous chemicals leaked into nearby storm drains.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources put the restriction in place Monday night.

After two fatal Randall Road crashes in four weeks, Batavia police studied traffic crashes to seek improving safety and reducing the incidence of future collisions

Democratic congressional members from Illinois are questioning President Donald Trump’s fitness for office and calling his threats to destroy Iran as a country "dangerous."

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce will give out its highest honor, the Charlemagne Award, at the Chamber’s annual awards dinner, planned for May 1 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles.

Entering what one resident described as a “crisis,” St. Charles approved utility rate hikes of around 50% over four years. The increases will cover $417 million in upgrades, including $84 million to replace lead pipes.

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After more than 20 years, a new prosecuting attorney for the city of St. Charles is taking the helm. The new attorney is responsible for prosecuting city ordinance violations and DUI cases and serves the city’s liquor control commission.

A West Chicago woman accused of DUI and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in St. Charles will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.