David Petesch

A new St. Charles Chief of Police is expected to be chosen soon, according to Mayor Clint Hull.

The Geneva Public Library's 2025 Summer Challenge will run through July, offering families a chance to compete for prizes. Community members are invited to a kickoff event at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6 at the library.

Kendall’s Kindness will host third annual charity 5K and donation drive on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Corron Elementary School in South Elgin.

Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser announced on June 4 that no charges will be filed against family member of St. Charles 5-year-old after a fatal accident on May 27, 2025.

CASA Kane County executive director Jim Di Ciaula has been appointed to the organization’s National Leadership Council.

Kane County renters who are behind on payments are invited to apply for assistance from the county's Homeless Prevention Program.

D302 issued the first of $38 million of $140 million of voter-mandated bonds during a May 28 School Board meeting for repairs and renovations at schools throughout the district.

Under the new ordinance, Kratom and hemp product sales will be limited to customers 21 and older, similar to the regulations of cannabis dispensaries.

New St. Charles City Clerk will be appointed in July to fill the role left vacant by clerk-elect's relocation.

Wisconsin painter Karri Jamison received the top honor of the 2025 St. Charles Fine Arts Show.

St. Charles American Legion Post 342 recognized six St. Charles eighth graders for their service to the community with the annual American Legion School Awards in May, 2025.

The city of Batavia will host a slew of new events this year celebrating patriotic pride and unity, from 1 to 8:30 p.m., beginning at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk downtown.

Author, illustrator and St. Charles local Emma Knuckman’s first book “Rewind & Play: ABC The Millennial Way” brings nostalgia to ’90s kids and a new way to connect with their children as they learn the alphabet.

Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke will proclaim the month of June as Pride Month and the city will raise the Unity Flag on the city flagpole on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Two pedestrian safety improvements are expected to delay downtown traffic on Route 64 and Illinois Street in St. Charles beginning June 2025.