Kane County

About 80 reenactors represented soldiers from American and German units, as well as Russian, Polish and more.

Drug overdose deaths in the Chicago area mirror a statewide and national trend showing a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024.

The St. Charles Public Library will host ‘Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History,’ a live performance of historically black genres on Friday, June 13 at the library.

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter has thrown his hat in the ring for congress and running for the Republican nomination for the 11th Illinois Congressional District. Democrat Bill Foster currently holds the seat.

A Maple Park resident died and a toddler was injured Saturday in a small plane crash in rural DeKalb County, authorities said. This is a developing story.

Historian and award-winning writer Tom Emery will present a discussion on Illinois' contribution to the Civil War at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave.

Fox Valley Opera was formed in late 2023. The group put on its first unofficial show in February of 2024 and officially launched in May 2024.

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 33 awards Thursday, June 5, 2025, in news contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing, design, community service and editorial pages.

The runway is being set with expression and empowerment taking center-stage for Batavia’s celebration of Pride Month. Showcasing the business community’s advocacy for diversity, a fashion show is taking place 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on June 27.

Brandon Franklin, 18, of the 16900 block of Crane Road, Hazel Crest, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the March 2023 shooting

The St. Charles Public Library will host a performance by Brazilian music duo Tempero Brasileiro at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8.

A South Elgin man is facing weapons charges after allegedly brandishing a gun inside a St. Charles bar and firing shots outside late Tuesday night.

The City of St. Charles’ annual water quality report confirms that the city’s tap water meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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

From outdoor music to shopping opportunities, there is plenty to do around Kane County this weekend.

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.

The Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue board censured Trustee Nick McManus and called for his resignation due to his actions towards its administrator, as revealed through an investigation.

The text of the report following attorney G. David Mathues' investigation for Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District.

A Waterman 18-year-old has been charged with attempted murder after authorities allege he beat and threatened to kill a 71-year-old woman in Big Rock Township. The woman suffered serious injuries, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

Air quality alert issued for several northern Illinois counties; sensitive groups advised to take precautions outdoors.

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.

The man ran into traffic and was struck by a 2012 Ford Pickup truck pulling a trailer, according to Sugar Grove police.

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.

This mixed media artist and muralist creates with a mixture of magic, whimsy, nature and color.

Check out an endless array of dining, entertainment and local shopping opportunities in the flourishing city.

Family comes first at Windy Acres Farm where you can find fun festivities and plenty of produce.

Slow down and enjoy the simple things in life, like tasty appetizers around town.

Check out this year's passel of unique boutiques gracing the Batavia Boardwalk Shops.

Legislation to save public transit from a $771 million budget shortfall passed the Illinois Senate Saturday but fizzled in the House, leaving concerns about massive cuts to Metra, Pace and the CTA.

Legislation proposing a menu of fees and taxes to fill a gaping budget hole facing Metra, Pace and the CTA falls short, a Regional Transportation Authority analysis indicated Friday.

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 Illinois Tollway aims to connect small, diverse and veteran-owned firms with resources and training that will increase their opportunities to provide goods and services to the Tollway and other government agencies

We Can Lead Change and other organizations are sponsoring a No Kings rally from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, on South Randall Road and Gleneagle Drive in Geneva, as part of a national day of action.

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.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

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.

A Geneva city contractor, Geneva Construction, will begin working on the 2025 Street Program, which includes resurfacing 19 residential roads.

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.

Inviting guests to take a step back in time to the grandeur and splendor of a bygone era, the Victorian Fox curated full-house rental in downtown St. Charles celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27.

Friends of the Fox River and the Fabulous Fox Water Trail invite the public to join El Cardunal, a new, six-mile community paddle event from Algonquin to East Dundee, that takes place in June.

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

The Batavia Public Art Initiative is seeking artists to design a new mural project titled “The City of Good Energy” to serve as the gateway into the downtown community.

For the second time this year, Batavia City Council members discussed amending the city code to limit the sales of Kratom, synthetic hemp and THC derived products within city limits.

Senior citizens and advocates rallied at the Beecher Center in Yorkville on May 28 against threatened cuts to the federal Older Americans Act.