Kane County

A 75-year-old Hampshire man died after a crash Sunday afternoon on U.S. Route 20 east of Illinois Route 47 in Rutland Township,

St. Charles North High School will honor its inaugural Athletics Hall of Fame class, featuring five student-athletes and two coaches.

Area highway departments use more than salt to keep the roads safe during winter weather - but they have plenty of that, too.

Boys basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Fox Valley Opera will present Handel’s "Messiah," with performances in Geneva and Oswego, featuring a sing-along to the "Hallelujah" chorus.

An Elgin man was killed after a crash Monday on Kirk Road, according to police.

Illinois residents are invited to voice questions and concerns related to state public transit systems at a listening event held by state representatives on Dec. 12 at the Batavia Public Library.

City of Geneva is getting tough with developer Shodeen: Either make the old blacksmith shop weather tight or face $27,000 in fines.

The Kane County Chronicle has a behind-the-scenes look Santa’s Rock-N-Lights before it opens tonight at Kane County Cougars Stadium.

For those of you who slept through the week dedicated to poetry in high school, a sonnet is a spare fourteen lines—not long enough to reach the right-hand margin of the page.

Kane County property transfers from Oct. 21 to 23, 2024.

Kane County real estate professionals don’t believe the Fed’s influence is as strong as other factors and expect current market trends to continue unless new construction picks up drastically.

Whole Foods has installed signage at the soon to open storefront in downtown St. Charles, and will be renovating the interior of the store this winter with the goal of opening next spring.

After sitting for the majority of the first half due to foul troubles, Peri Sweeney erupted for 16 second-half points, including five 3-pointers, to help Geneva to their first win of the season with a 64-52 victory over Hampshire.

St. Charles East junior Addie Schilb made two free throws with 3.3 seconds remaining in a tie game Thursday, sending the Saints past Prospect 53-51 at the York tournament.

Following almost a year of legal battles and fierce public opposition from many customers, water utility Aqua Illinois is set to raise its rates in 2025, impacting water customers in 14 northern Illinois counties.

A new court date for a Geneva woman charged with stealing more than $140,000 Elise Flagg Academy of Dance.

One person was killed in a fire in Campton Hills overnight, according to Campton Hills police.

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

Wintertime activities and recreation for families around Kane County

Bring family members or loved ones to movie screening geared toward them.

Aurora’s Catholic college-prep high school Marmion Academy plans to implement a hybrid co-ed model after more than 93 years as an all-boys school, leaving many to wonder what will happen to their "sister-school" Rosary High School.

Kane County experienced the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

William Malecki appointed to fill a 5th Ward vacancy in Geneva.

The Kane County State's Attorney's Office will work with local law enforcement on a No-Refusal operation the night before Thanksgiving to reduce impaired driving incidents

Between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., snowfall rates could approach an inch per hour in some areas, contributing to accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, particularly on grassy and elevated surfaces

The City of St. Charles and St. Charles Business Alliance are working with an AI data service to track event analytics, visitor data and consumer trends.

The Kane County Department of Transportation are prepared for winter at their headquarters in Campton Hills.

St. Charles voters will have choices for their next Mayor and several City Council members during the Consolidated Election on April 1.

The season’s first hint of winter is expected late Wednesday with snowfall expected throughout much of the suburbs.

There will be several exciting library events, a Thanksgiving run and more in Kane County.

Koats for Kids donates 100s of coats every year to area kids needing one. This year, its giving away more than 700 coats to area families.

St. Charles North's full-court defense picked up 21 steals, with Sydney Johnson having seven and Bronwyn How taking five, to stifle Prairie Ridge's offense in a 54-16 victory at the Burlington Central Tournament.

Critics and supporters of 4th Ward Alderwoman Martha Paschke spoke at Monday's Geneva City Council Meeting, following backlash over an anonymous Facebook post last week.

Happy Holiday Railway is a fantastic event for families to enjoy history and timeless wonder.

These local events and destinations provide seasonal delights to visitors.

See who is running for your local school board in 2025.

St. Charles East freshman forward Brooklyn Schilb almost had a double-double in her varsity debut, but it wasn't enough as the Saints fell to Waubonsie Valley 77-61 in their season opener Monday.

Parkside Skincare, celebrated its one-year anniversary with the Batavia Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in downtown Batavia on Nov. 15.

“End-of-Year Tax Tips: Harry Eng Shares Moves to Cut Your 2024 Bill” will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Huntley Community Room of the library at 1 S. Sixth Ave.

Girls basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Bobby Hilsabeck of Aurora was named Marklund's Employee of the Year for his dedication to the organization's residents, students and community clients.

Geneva officials are seeking public input on a capital project plan for a new police department, revamping and expanding existing facilities, a maximum bond issue of $97.5 million and consideration of home rule.

Rosary senior Becky Rentz, who signed with Notre Dame this week, won the 100 and 200 freestyle and swam on a record-setting 200 free relay as the Beads won their second straight state swimming title. St. Charles North, third, set a new state record in the 400 free relay.

Kane County property transfers from Oct. 10 to 18, 2024.

Batavia City Council members are finalizing their 2025 budget and 2024 property tax levy, and are debating on wether to raise taxes or cover deficits with reserve funds.

Geneva is hosting four meetings in November to gather public feedback as part of an ongoing community engagement process to determine the future its municipal facilities.

Batavia drivers need to steer clear of Kirk Road this weekend.

Across Kane County, voters will get to pick who will serve on their local village boards, city councils, and township, park, library and fire protection district boards this spring.

An Island Lake man has been sentenced to six years in prison for supplying narcotics that killed a St. Charles man.