Kane County

The Kane County SWAT team will conduct a training exercise Tuesday in Geneva.

The St. Charles Business Alliance recently announced the launch of a “Retail Route” challenge, available on the Travel St. Charles app.

The Batavia Academy of Dance Competitive Team won first place at the Bloom National Dance Championships held in June in Wilmette.

Column: The Batavia Police Department is reporting a recent increase in bicycle thefts throughout the city. In most cases, the stolen bikes were left unlocked and unattended, writes Lori Botterman.

Campton Hills' village president calls the LaFox development “This is probably the biggest thing that’s ever happened in town. Geneva District 304 officials want an impact fee of more than $6 million.

Column: Take a break from your busy week and ease into the evening with the soothing sounds of live music at Acoustic Jams in the Park, writes Erika Young of the St. Charles Park District.

After completing $5.9 million in renovations, the Batavia Park District is inviting the community to tour the new Patrick J. Callahan Community Center during a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting event on August 9.

The city of Geneva is accepting applications to fill the city treasurer office.

An Elgin-area man, charged with illegally possessing "hundreds of suspected explosives" inside a Kane County home, made a brief court appearance Friday.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 23rd annual Arts Fair Saturday with 140 artists from around the country representing many different types of media displaying their work.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a public paint-by-number community art project this weekend on Third Street in Geneva.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Strongoo in celebration of the nonprofit wellness center's grand opening.

The Fox River Geneva American Legion Post 75 is selling 500 Keep Vets Cool Raffle tickets for $100 each, hoping to raise enough money to pay for a new HVAC.

Support Over Stigma, Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families facing mental health or service-related challenges is celebrating a ribbon-cutting and networking event on July 29 in St. Charles.

Don’t miss these family-friendly events happening across Kane County in August.

Rescue animals from parts of Texas that were devastated by catastrophic flooding this month arrived at the Aurora Municipal Airport Thursday and were taken in by area shelters.

Anderson Humane, based in South Elgin, took in several dogs and cats who were displaced by catastrophic flooding in Texas and flown to Aurora Airport. Other rescue groups in the Chicago area also received some of the animals.

Geneva police will host the city's first National Night Out event from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Geneva High School's Burgess Field.

After being on the market since April 2024, Graham's 318 Coffeehouse on Third Street in Geneva was sold to new owners – with the first floor tenant to be a French bistro, Bread & Vine.

Two people were trapped in their Toyota and later hospitalized after a crash with a semi truck Wednesday near the border of Kane and DeKalb counties, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents of an Elburn neighborhood were relieved that their property taxes were not set to go up $2,000 and $3,000 per year - at least not as long as their HOA keeps up maintenance.

Sugar Grove police announced an arrest in the hit-and-run death of a local woman who was out walking her dog.

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, announced he will not seek reelection next year.

Geneva’s Third Street will feature 140 artists for the Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd annual Arts Fair this weekend, officials said.

A 19-year-old man has died when his motorcycle collided with a car near St. Charles, authorities said.

A Dundee Township resident was charged July 9 with three counts of disseminating videos depicting images of child sexual abuse, authorities said.

The Geneva City Council voted unanimously Monday to adopt a proposed facilities master plan that will guide officials as they decide what to do with aging, obsolete buildings.

If you drive too fast through Batavia, you might want to lighten up on the gas pedal: Police are increasing their patrols for speeders through July 31.

The United Methodist Church of Geneva's annual rummage sale raised $20,000 for charity and helped keep many items out of landfills.

Animal rescues and shelters are always looking to unite pets with loving "forever families."

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An Elgin-area man has been charged with 28 felonies after authorities said a multi-agency federal and local police investigation uncovered “hundreds of suspected explosives” and other chemical equipment inside a Kane County home.

An Aurora man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 125 years in prison for his role in the 2021 murder of Edward Smith Jr, also of Aurora.

A Mexican immigrant from Bolingbrook, who had just appeared in Kane County court, was taken into custody by U.S. Homeland Security Thursday and is now being held in ICE custody at a Broadview detention facility, according to Kane County officials and public records.

Fentanyl awareness group My Child’s Life Matters will host a motorcycle ride from St. Charles to Carol Stream on Aug. 2.

Batavia police made 57 traffic stops and issued 56 citations during a statewide traffic safety campaign from June 20 through July 4.

The Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners recently awarded a scholarship to Batavia High School graduate Abigail Ingersoll to support her college education and personal growth.

Geneva residents can now request nonemergency services or report concerns through the city’s new online portal.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is hosting a paint-by-number session this month to create a mural which will be displayed at this year’s Festival of the Vine.

Column: It might feel as though the fun of team sports is something only kids and teens can enjoy, but the St. Charles Park District has just the thing for the grown-ups: softball leagues for both co-ed and men-only play this fall.

Column: Are you stuck in a reading rut? Find free options for digital reading, listening and viewing through your Batavia Public Library card, writes Kristen Zambo.

Over 100 protestors weathered the storm Saturday, June 19 during the “Together for Justice” rally in Kane County.

An Elgin lawmaker helped secure a state grant for an Elgin-based art studio that plans to refurbish a long-vacant downtown building and turn it into a flourishing gallery and entertainment venue.

In Kane County, funds will support two Aurora programs: The Neighbor Project and A Cubed Design LLC, according to a news release.

A luxury home construction and remodeling company is celebrating 25 years in Geneva.

St. Charles’ likely new top cop will come to the city with more than 30 years of industry experience, including high-level management roles with the Illinois State Police, officials announced Friday.

The Geneva Police Department recently announced part of S. Third Street will be closed for the upcoming Geneva Arts Fair.

The city of Geneva will begin a water main replacement project located near the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital Health and Fitness Center.