Kane County

The Campton Township Open Space Foundation is hosting a free hot dog lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at Corron Farm, 7N761 Corron Road, Campton Hills.

The car pulled from the Fox River Tuesday that belonged to an Elgin woman who went missing in 1983 could have been recovered three years earlier but was misidentified.

After averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 assists per game while also becoming the school's leading scorer, Aurora Central Catholic senior Riley Cwinski is the Kane County Chronicle girls basketball Athlete of the Year.

Headlined by Player of the Year Riley Cwinski, here is the 2024-2025 Kane County Chronicle girls basketball Player of the Year.

The bench trial for a St. Charles businessman charged with more than $100,000 in theft by deception was rescheduled on Wednesday to June 9.

The sexual assaults allegedly occurred in both unincorporated Kendall County and Aurora, according to a news release from the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Batavia is adding 55 new cameras to public areas downtown and key city-owned facilities, bringing the total to 112 cameras. 

The City of Geneva began flushing fire hydrants throughout the community on March 17 as part of an ongoing annual maintenance program.

The City of Batavia will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city next month.

St. Charles City Council chambers were filled once again Monday evening, with residents eager to hear more about the city’s future energy plans and voice their concerns.

Elgin police say the car belonging to a woman who has been missing for 42 years will be pulled out of the Fox River Tuesday.

The Batavia Woman's Club is offering scholarships for middle schoolers to attend summer camp for STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Music or Performing Arts, or Math.

SCORE Fox Valley Chapter has received the Illinois District 2025 Chapter of the Year Award and Central Region Chapter of the Year for an area covering eight states.

A Kane County judge decided that a St. Charles businessman was in good enough physical shape to withstand a trial and denied a defense motion Monday to delay the trial.

Forty-two years after a 23-year-old Elgin woman vanished without a trace, police and a dive team searched the Fox River on Monday for clues they hoped to find in the frigid, murky water. Karen Schepers grew up in Sycamore.

Public Works will conduct hydrant flushing April 7 through May 9.

This Geneva shop offers clothing pieces from the '80s and '90s.

St. Charles resident works with multimedia to create his art.

Enjoy an elegant meal at the 128-year-old house in downtown Geneva that is now The James restaurant.

From a $140.3 million school construction plan in far Western Kane County to a fire protection district levy, voters will weigh in on various issues during the upcoming election.

Batavia Riverwalk pedestrians and cyclists will have an easier time accessing the Peace Bridge next year, with a new ramp to be built this summer.

St. Charles Public Library District residents can apply to fill a vacant seat on the library foundation's board of directors. Applications are due April 10.

Elgin police will search the Fox River Monday as part of a cold-case investigation into the 1983 disappearance of Karen Schepers, who grew up in Sycamore.

CASA Kane County will host its annual Hands Around the Courthouse event at noon Wednesday, April 10 at the historic building at 100 S. Third St., Geneva.

Thousands of years ago, before Body Language Experts deciphered the meanings behind our movements, Mudra Masters were focused on optimizing hand positions to enhance internal energy flow within the body.

St. Charles residents can hear more information about the city’s energy contract consideration from elected officials and city staff during Monday’s committee meeting.

Led by a four-win day from Elizabeth Wende, Batavia held off a big effort from St. Charles North to secure its fifth consecutive DuKane Conference indoor title.

Batavia High School’s AP Computer Science Principles is earning a diversity award for achieving a high female participation rate. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women represent just 26.9% of the 6.5 million jobs in the computer science industry.

A hearing on Robert Gutierrez's physical ability to sit through a trial was postponed to Monday because Kane County Circuit Judge John Barsanti had not reviewed all the documents in his medical record

Seven St. Charles residents voiced concerns over the city's consideration of extending its power contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency during a March 17 City Council meeting.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

Water Street Studios' artist loves to make messes.

Local gyms give advice on your fitness wardrobe.

Five years ago this week, we were all sent home for "two weeks" as Americans tried to get a handle on the novel coronavirus sweeping its way through the country. Shaw Media set out to document the humanity among the ruins. The pandemic brought about school closures, virus testing, toilet paper shortages and full hospitals with essential workers. It also brought socially distanced parades just to see a friend or loved one's face and an endless supply of grace and kindness felt by all.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Kane County Sheriff’s deputies assisted Lombard police in stopping a driver who was suspected of attempting to run over three pedestrians and was trying to elude police, according to sheriff’s reports.

Illinois residents can raise money to fight pediatric cancer just by enjoying a sub sandwich on March 26, and all month long by opting to add a donation to their tab.

The attorney for Robert Gutierrez, the St. Charles businessman charged with more than $100,000 in theft by deception, said his client be too ill to participate in his trial asked a judge to delay it until he can.

After going 52-1 and winning the Class 3A 120-pound bracket for his second state championship in three seasons, St. Charles East junior Dom Munaretto is the Kane County Chronicle Boys Wrestling Athlete of the Year.

A spring break party, meditative event and more are coming up in Kane County.

St. Charles officials consider increasing fees for restaurants that use the First Street Plaza for outdoor dining as patio season approaches.

A Geneva police officer was seriously injured after being dragged by a car he was investigating in a business parking lot early Wednesday.

St. Charles police have been cleared of wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a man who invaded a retirement home while waving a chain saw.

A man was killed by police early Wednesday in Aurora. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Route 25 near Ashland Avenue, according to a press release.

The Campton Township Solid Waste Disposal District has renewed its sold waste disposal deal with LRS for five years beginning April 1.

Calling it “a crime that hides within our community,” Kane County State’s Attorney’s Jamie Mosser announced Monday she is starting a unit to investigate human exploitation.

Village officials dropped an alleged zoning violation against Campton Hills Trustee Janet Burson Tuesday in an adjudication hearing that lasted all of two minutes.

Discussion at the Geneva Committee of the Whole Monday about Geneva Construction Company's work last year suddenly veered into an unexpected topic: public piddling.

Kindergarten enrollment is now open in School District 303.

REV Entertainment, based in Arlington Texas, bought the Kane County Cougars from Dr. Bob Froehlich for an undisclosed amount.