David Petesch

One of those recipients was CHIP IN Batavia, which received $3,000. CHIP IN (Community Helpers Impacting People In Need) was established in 2013 to support homeless and low-income families in the Batavia School District.

The Special Victims Team was created in 2023 to handle cases of child abuse, elderly abuse, domestic abuse, sexual assault, exploitation and juvenile problems in Kane County

Jennifer Larsen said she knew she wanted to be a police officer when she was in high school

Steve Siwy is a firefighter and paramedic in St. Charles who has been fighting fires in Kane County for over 20 years, and giving back to the community every step along the way.

Meghan Kramer has been the St. Charles Police Department Crime Prevention Officer for three years, and has been working in law enforcement for a decade.

Jim Holden is a first responder who is often heard but rarely seen. He has been the voice on the other end of thousands of Kane County 911 calls.

Rachel McDonnell and Casey Tschuemperlin are two of the SANEs at Sherman Advocate Hospital in Elgin, specialized nurses who are trained to be there for some of the most vulnerable patients.

Vendors were offering samples of food, soft drinks and tequila, and showcasing Cinco De Mayo themed goods from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the sidewalk outside the Mexican grocery store at 580 S. Randall Road.

The average Yorkville resident will see a rate increase of just under $10 per month during the next year.

The facility located at 2600 E. Main St. is one of over 200 WellNow urgent care centers across the country, with over 40 in the Chicago area.

The free tasting event will feature free samples and tastings of a variety of homemade foods, drinks and much more

The Pride gas stations in St. Charles have designated a Spirit Pump at each location which will raise money for high school athletics every time they are used.

The students are petitioning to wear pins at graduation to honor a senior who took her own life in March, but administrators have denied the request.

St. Charles residents are encouraged to attend the second meeting of the Fox River Dam Joint Task Force at 6 p.m. on May 2 at City Hall.

As approved, the section of Walnut Avenue between Riverside and Second avenues are closed to street traffic from April 15 to Oct. 31.