Registration is open for the 12th annual Halloween-themed Bat Race, hosted by Batavia United Way.

The 135-year-old tin shop building at 106 N River St. in downtown Batavia will be demolished by mid-November to install public restrooms.

In total, 1,718 people in Kane County experienced homelessness in 2024 – seniors, people with disabilities, families impacted by domestic violence and children.

Community gardeners are invited to donate any extra sweet or spicy peppers to be used in the third edition of the Fire on the Fox community hot sauce, beginning Sept. 9.

A teen from Hampshire has died of a gunshot wound, police said.

A pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station Monday morning.

Severe thunderstorms with the risk for damaging winds and even tornadoes could hit northern Illinois on Monday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service warned.

Learn more about the rich taste (read: history) of pickling in St. Charles.

These local nonprofits encourage the whole family to participate in their work.

Taking home a new addition is a process best done with care, and Dr. Aaron M. Jackson gives expert advice for success.

My Advisor & Planner helps save you from the shocking cost of higher education with these tips and methods.

The St. Charles Police Department released its 2024 annual report, which showed increases in traffic incidents, DUIs and arrests over the previous year.

Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

The annual Concours D'Elegance car show will be in downtown Geneva from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24.

St. Charles Plein Air - where artists paint in the open air around the area for the community to see and enjoy - runs Aug. 18 to 24 this year.

St. Charles Plein Air - where artists paint in the open air around the area for the community to see and enjoy - runs Aug. 18 to 24 this year. Sixty artists are slated to participate this year, the second annual event. Here's a look at some of the participating artists and their work.

A man has died in Batavia after firing at officers, who also discharged their weapons, authorities said.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news and sports in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you

Elburn Days shut down early Saturday as lightning and rain storms moved through the area.

Elburn Days, the largest fundraiser of the year for the local Lions Club, kicked off Friday, Aug. 15 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17. The history of the festival dates to 1933 and began as A Day in the Park. Now it includes carnival rides, live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and more.

The Kane County Liquor Commission has declined to reconsider an earlier vote denying Blackjack's Gentlemen's Club a liquor license.

The St. Charles Fire Department will host an open house event in honor of Fire Prevention Week.

The town hall meeting at Oswego High School is part of her summer town hall series.

Column: Playing tennis offers tremendous benefits, from improving cardiovascular health to strengthening coordination and agility, to say nothing of its fun factor.

Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell announced his intent to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the 2026 primary election.

The St. Charles Singers has announced its schedule for its 41st concert season.

A Texas woman has been charged with kidnapping and child abduction of two kids from Aurora, whom she was paid to deliver to their father in Mexico.

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is co-sponsoring Immigration and Due Process: Panel Discussion, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.

The St. Charles Fire Department is still investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at a detached garage Wednesday.

The St. Charles Arts Council will hold its second weeklong Plein Air Event from Aug. 18-24.

Geneva Winery, which has tasting rooms in Geneva and Batavia, is expanding its production in Elburn and has plans to begin growing its own grapes in Kane County too.

Three people were shot inside a car outside a Carpentersville home late Wednesday, police said.

A churro is more than a sweet, a pastry or a dessert, it's a journey to another realm – of fruity or creamy filling encased in a fried dough stick, doused in cinnamon and sugar for an oomph! to the tongues of mere mortals.

The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery is hosting a free Day at the Farm event Aug. 17.

Column: The Batavia Park District is now welcoming residents to the newly opened Patrick J. Callahan Community Center, located at 150 S. Houston St. in downtown Batavia, writes Lori Botterman.

Blackjack’s Gentlemen’s Club in St. Charles Township asked for reconsideration of its liquor license denial – and has threatened to sue Kane County on a First Amendment violation, documents show.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of N&T-Alternative Medicine.

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for a new treasurer by Aug. 18, to begin in January 2026, executive director Becky Greenlee announced.

Altiro restaurant on Anderson Boulevard in Geneva has been renamed Enigma to end confusion with Altiro on Third in the city's downtown.

After controversy over St. Charles' energy provider's reliance on coal, the City Council has rejected a proposed contract with the city’s current energy provider.

Smithfield Foods in St. Charles recently donated 13,000 pounds – 6.5 tons – of salami to the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva.

Students attend the first day of school on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at District 300's Westfield Community School in Algonquin.

The Batavia Police Department's “Speeding Catches Up with You” campaign led to 63 citations and four arrests in July.

Batavia police warned residents of an uptick in downtown e-bike thefts in recent weeks and advised owners to take added security measures in a recent public service announcement.

The Geneva District 304 agreed to a draft developer donation agreement with Shodeen Group for the proposed 962-acre LaFox of Campton Hills annexation to Campton Hills – subject to its attorney's approval.

Former Batavia girls basketball star Brooke Carlson hosted her second annual basketball camp Thursday with the focus of giving back to the community.

A woman accused of kidnapping her daughter and found almost six years later because of a crime TV show, pleaded guilty Monday morning to child abduction.

This physical therapy practice guides patients through treatments from strength training to postpartum recovery.

These local nonprofits are in the business of feeding those in need, acting with love, understanding and compassion.