Kane County

Wheaton North used strong performances from Sara Abdul and Brigitte Noyes to reverse an earlier loss to St. Charles North with a 38-31 win on Thursday night.

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County are hosting a series of candidate forums for the April 1 consolidated election in contested races for Batavia, St. Charles and Geneva mayor and city council.

Kirby scored 21 points to help Geneva defeat Naperville Central 56-48. He also helped the Vikings go 7-0 throughout the first wave of DuKane Conference play with a win over St. Charles North. Kirby was selected as the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

Enjoy a day on the slopes and trails at these downhill and cross-country skiing locations in the suburbs and northwest Illinois.

The clock is ticking for transit agencies facing a crater-sized budget hole, Metra Executive Director Jim Derwinski has warned.

Dutchess Cannabis gets OK from Batavia City Council to open the city's first dispensary on Randall Rd.

Shadwick King, the Geneva man who was convicted of first-degree murder twice in the 2014 death of his wife, Kathleen, was unsuccessful in his appeal, in which he claimed that he didn't get a fair trial.

Aurora Restaurant Week offers exclusive discounts and fixed-price menus at local restaurants, showcasing the city's diverse culinary scene while supporting local businesses.

Kane County will feature multiple space-related events, an anniversary party and much more.

Geneva Public Works is responding to a water main break today at the southwest corner of Third and Hamilton streets in the downtown, the second in as many days.

Despite City Council’s blessing to demolish the Tin Shop building, city staff will continue efforts to relocate and repurpose the building before calling in the wrecking crews.

The Geneva City Council and Mayor Burns voted Tuesday night to rescind the $68 million referendum from the April 1 ballot because of a formula error used to compute the impact on property taxes.

Geneva Public Works crews are still responding to a water main break on Seventh Street that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

Kane County law enforcement and school officials are focused on the TRUST Act to guide how they respond to federal immigration policy.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will celebrate Maple Sugaring Days with tree tapping demonstrations, local syrup samples and exclusive craft beer.

A jury trial has be set for Robert Gutierrez, charged as part of an alleged kickback scheme with the late Kane County Circuit Clerk Thomas Hartwell.

After a slow start on offense, Iowa football commit Terrence Smith dropped 17 points in the second half to help West Aurora comeback and get a 49-40 victory over Geneva in the final match of the MLK Day of Hoops.

Batavia senior Kaidyn King scored 10 of her team-best 16 points in the fourth quarter, including all eight in a game-changing 8-0 run to open it, to rally the Bulldogs past Naperville North 52-50 in the final game of the MLK Showdown.

The Kane County Clerk’s Office outlines the schedule and details for the upcoming Feb. 25 Consolidated Primary Election and April 1 Consolidated Election, including eligibility, early voting dates and voting by mail information.

The St. Charles Public Library will present a program on Jan. 28, exploring ten gardens located within a six-hour drive of St. Charles

Kane County property transfers from Dec. 23 to 24, 2024.

20,000 Kane County children can enroll to receive a free book each month from the Fox Valley United Way through Dolly Parton’s youth literacy program.

A St. Charles man moved ammunition aboard the USS Princeton while sailing the South China Sea.

The Geneva History Museum will debut its "Eat Your Heart Out Geneva" exhibit, featuring an opening reception and special presentation.

Voters in the Campton Township Cemetery District will have a referendum April 1 asking for a rate increase officials say is necessary to keep up the maintenance of its four cemeteries.

At Saturday’s 35th annual Coach Kipp’s Hoopfest at Nazareth Academy, Batavia blitzed Rolling Meadows with a pressure defense that forced 12 turnovers in the first quarter alone and 19 in the half. Batavia went on to win 55-29.

Burlington Central held a 23-22 lead in the first half against Fremd, but a 15-3 run by the Vikings in the third quarter put the game away in their semifinal matchup at the Lakes MLK Classic. The Rockets will face Mundelein for third place at 1 p.m. Monday.

St. Charles School District 303 parents hoping to enroll their student in the Community Preschool Program will need to register for the online lottery by Feb. 7.

The Campton Hills Village Board majority voted to censure fellow Trustee Janet Burson, at its Jan. 7 meeting.

After trailing early on, St. Charles North used the hot hands of Lelanie Posada and Sydney Johnson to help it comeback and secure a 47-45 victory in overtime over Geneva.

Geneva made 25 free throws, including 14 in the fourth quarter, in a 56-48 win over Naperville Central on Friday.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office on Friday identified a 70-year-old woman from Huntley who was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Jan. 8 in Carpentersville.

Batavia will open a Temporary Warming Center at the Batavia Police Department to assist vulnerable residents during the upcoming frigid temperatures.

There will be several free recycling events taking place in 2025 throughout Kane County.

St. Charles Park District's January Jamboree this Saturday is a chance to get out and embrace the winter season

With farm for sale, Maple Park rescue Casey’s Safe Haven needs to raise money in order to save the animals in their care.

St. Charles East dominated the boards, particularly on the offensive glass, and knocked off Wheaton Warrenville South 68-54.

Batavia City Officials are deciding the fate of the Tin Shop building, a two-story wooden structure at 106 N. River St. built in 1890, and are moving closer to permitting its demolition.

In a game against Batavia, St. Charles East's Sofia O'Sullivan put up 15 points to help the Saints take down the Bulldogs 43-37 and remain undefeated in DuKane Conference play. O'Sullivan was selected as the Kane County Chronicle's Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

The Kane County Board approved Alex Arroyo to fill the District 7 vacancy left after Monica Silva's election as Kane County Coroner.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced today that a Kane County jury on Tuesday found a registered sex offender is a Sexually Violent Person.

As the massive 95-metric ton coldbox completed its cross-Atlantic journey, the crowd at Fermilab braving frigid winter temperatures could imagine what the particle accelerator being chilled to -456 degrees Fahrenheit by the device must feel like.

The St. Charles co-op gymnastics team beat Geneva 141.65-139.05 on Wednesday.

After leading by as many as 12 points, Glenbard North's defense stood tall in the final two minutes of play while sophomore Oturo Redento sank two layups to help the Panthers hold off Batavia in a 46-42 victory.

Proposed Batavia cannabis dispensary is one step closer to final approval with a positive recommendation from the Committee of the Whole at the Jan. 14 meeting.

Kane County will feature an exciting band performance by Wilson River Band, library events and more.

Amid a $770 million budget gap facing Metra, Pace and the CTA, and a proposal to merge the three into a supersized agency, Regional Transportation Authority leaders have issued their own transit rescue plan.

Maine South dominated the first 16 minutes of the nonconference contest for a commanding 27-3 halftime lead over the Batavia.

While not having the best night all around, Kaneland did enough on the court to get a 50-39 victory over Naperville Central for their 15th consecutive victory.

The suspect in last year's murder of a Geneva mother and her sone agreed Tuesday to remain in custody while awaiting trial.