Kane County

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.

Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles was awarded Level II status by ArbNet, a global tree-centered network sponsored by The Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Four people were hospitalized Wednesday after suffering injuries in a two-car, head-on crash west of Hampshire and Burlington in DeKalb County, authorities said.

The Batavia Park District will host a grand opening event for the newly renovated Patrick J. Callahan Community Center on Aug. 9.

Batavia is in the early stages of reviewing a $24 million development proposal to convert a vacant quarry site just east of the Fox River into a three-story, 72-unit affordable, apartment building called The Residence at River Point.

Downtown Third Street in Geneva will be closed from the south of James to the south side of Campbell streets for concrete pavement patching projects through Friday, May 23.

Geneva alderpersons recommended approval of a nearly $715,000 contract for underground electric replacement due to age and system capacity.

Several characteristics of the equipment and the setting make it more accessible for those with mobility issues, including a poured-in-place surface, which also eliminates the need for maintenance and replacement of wood chips.

Carpentersville made the last purchase at Spring Hill Mall on Tuesday, agreeing to buy the former Kohl’s building for $2 million.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

Geneva police officers came to the rescue of five ducklings that fell into a storm sewer.

Geneva alderpersons recommended approval of an economic incentive agreement of $131,762 for a developer who proposes to rehabilitate a 113-year-old building for commercial and residential use.

Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will run for congress, challenging U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) for his seat in the 8th district.

Fairgrieve was nominated president, Joseph Lackner was nominated vice president, and Becky McCabe was nominated secretary. Each nominee was appointed in unanimous roll-call votes.

The National Weather Service is monitoring the potential for severe weather across northern Illinois Thursday that could bring with it destructive hail, damaging winds and tornadoes.

Geneva Creek was so eroded and choked with invasive species you couldn't even tell it was there, making it risky to walk to the Geneva Grotto, tucked into the Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve.

St. Charles Planning and Development Committee members recommended approval of owners' request to demolish the Barry House built in 1844. City Council members will review the request at their May 19 meeting.

The fire department was dispatched at 10:43 p.m. for a river rescue, with reports of bystanders hearing screams coming from the river.

The St. Charles Public Library hosts a discussion on “India: Between China, the West, and the Global South,” on Thursday, May 15.

Find out where to shop and stroll in the sunshine this summer.

An affordable housing apartment building is being proposed for a former rock quarry site in Batavia. City Council will discuss the matter at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Tuesday.

Grab a table at new local restaurants in Aurora.

Look into local boutique hotels and B&Bs for a short stay away from home.

Check out local coffeeshops while exploring the Fox River.

Find out if riding an electric bike is a great way to exercise.

From 5 a.m to noon on May 16, Dunkin’ customers will be encouraged to donate to Special Olympics Illinois.

St. Charles City Council members approved liquor licenses for two highly anticipated developments at their May 5 meeting.

Some drivers in Kane County seem to be wedded to their cell phones while driving – a no-no that resulted in 10 citations for disobeying the hands-free law, according to a news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Registration is still ongoing for Swedish Days 5K Lopp, and the Swedish Days Parade. Businesses and organizations who want to present their message in a fun, creative way to over 40,000 spectators; come march, walk, or ride!

The 16th Judicial Circuit and the Kane County Bar Foundation hosted an essay contest, open to all sophomores and juniors who attend high schools in Kane County, and named six winners.

The Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen and John Kraft, shared some of their stories of holding government to account in Illinois Wednesday, May 7, in Geneva.

St. Charles North High School senior Finn Mulcahy earned a perfect 36 on the ACT, a rare achievement reached by less than 0.2% of test-takers each year.

Minooka defeated Timothy Christian 22-25, 25-17, 25-23 to win the championship of the Marmion Tournament Saturday.

Lorraine Sauber made breakfast, lunch, and dinner, for her 15 children, from scratch, every day. Here is here apple dumpling recipe.

The Geneva City Council this week unanimously voted to reject all bids for a replacement generator for the police facility.

The Joshua Tree Community in Geneva now owns a 12-seat passenger van due to the generosity of donors. The nonprofit serves intellectually disabled adults.

Join the community for the annual Fox River Spring Cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17. Volunteers will meet at Clark Island Recreation Area, 411 S. River St.

St. Charles cycling shop The Bike Rack will host its 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 17, and their 13th annual “Everybody Rides” event and party in the park on Sunday.

DeRosa family stepped up to do something to help mothers who have breast cance, honoring their own loss through the established the Mary DeRosa Charity.

St. Charles City Clerk-elect Susan Hanson will not be sworn in, despite running unopposed in April, as she has since moved outside of the city.

Designed to be used as a Mother’s Day gift, locally grown hanging baskets are available for $30.

The city of St. Charles and local veterans groups will provide an annual patriotic celebration of Memorial Day beginning with a 6 a.m. flag ceremony Monday, May 26 at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St.

That potential personal connection isn’t why he is excited by the results of the recent papal conclave, however. It’s that his fond memories of a childhood he described as “idyllic” can have a greater reach.

The $3.2 million project will increase the warehouse’s capacity from 43,000-square-feet to 76,000-square-feet, and is expected to take about five months to complete.

The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 31st Annual Sports Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Friday, May 9 at Phillips Park, 828 Montgomery Road, Aurora.

For many students in the Transition Program, paraprofessionals Dahlquist and Harding provide the final measures of support before the students set out on their own.

A Kane County judge changed his mind and returned an elderly man accused of aggravated criminal sexual assault to electronic home monitoring, above the prosecutor's objections.

Celebrating Neil Currie's legacy at St. Charles East: A beloved voice in local sports, and history teacher.

Batavia is among over 100 municipalities in Illinois that have decided to impose a local grocery tax next year in response to the state’s decision last spring to eliminate the tax after 2025.

Cailla Swanson is in her third year of teaching special ed at Geneva High School.