Geneva voters appeared to give a thumbs down to the city’s request for a new, 45,000-square-foot police station, on Tuesday’s primary ballot for $59.4 million, according to unofficial returns. 

With votes still being tallied, it’s looking like residents are saying no to the $275 million bond referendum from Yorkville School District 115 for new and expanded facilities.

The winner of the 11th District Republican Primary will face Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in November.

A candidate who was endorsed by outgoing GOP state Senator Don DeWitte in the 33rd District primary is projected to lose the party’s primary Tuesday.

Thirteen seats on the Kane County Board will be up for election in November. On Tuesday, Democrats and Republicans selected their nominees for six of those seats. Here are unofficial results:

Former U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean beat out seven other candidates in Tuesday’s 8th Congressional District Democratic primary while Republican Jennifer Davis held a strong lead in her primary for the chance to succeed five-term incumbent Raja Krishnamoorthi.

With all precincts reported, Democratic candidate Brenda Rodgers is likely to win her party’s nomination for Kane County Clerk. The winner of the March 17 primary election will go on to challenge incumbent Republican John “Jack” Cunningham, who ran unopposed.

With all precincts reported, Democrat Penny Wegman is likely to win the party’s nomination for Kane County Treasurer to challenge incumbent Republican Chris Lauzen in November, if unofficial results hold.

In the primary races for Kane County Sheriff, Rob Russell is leading for the GOP nomination while Undersheriff Amy Johnson leads for the Democratic nomination according to unofficial results Tuesday night.

Polls have closed on Election Day in Kane County. Voters on Tuesday picked their preferred candidates in partisan races, the winners expected to go on to the November general election. Here's what we're watching tonight:

The seat has been held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville since 2019. Underwood is running unopposed in the Democratic primary.

The polls have closed. Here are live March 2026 primary election results for Kane County. Tallies will be updated as county clerks update their websites.

More Kane County Democrats voted early and by mail in Tuesday's primary election than Republicans, according to statistics released by the County Clerk's Office.

Learn more about this Kane County Woman of Influence — an integral professional and expert at Sage Healing Collective in St. Charles.

Check out the latest and greatest fashion trends on the rack this spring and summer.

Two Geneva women took the matter of a functional and stylish bag into their own hands.

Find out how to make your front porch your next favorite spot.

The IHSA baseball season starts this week. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball previews.

Community partners partnered with volunteers and local organizations will host an adaptive prom night, called “Hollywood Prom: A Night to Remember,” for adults with cognitive disabilities.

Around 175 people plunged into the icy Fox River in St. Charles to help raise money for the Special Olympics Illinois. The team was comprised of members of the St. Charles Police Department, the St. Charles Fire Department, residents and city staff.

Are you heading out to the polls in northern Illinois Tuesday for the for the primary election? You might want to bundle up.

Two residents safely evacuated after a fire in Aurora engulfed the attic of a house left uninhabitable from the damage. One cat was also rescued.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a “Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy” discussion as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

Softball season is underway. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball previews.

Kane County officials are operating an election complaint line during the general primary election on March 17, for voters who may “observe or experience voting problems or irregularities.” Calls are fielded by the sheriff's and state's attorney's offices.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 8-14, read aloud for you

St. Charles' annual St. Patrick's Day parade has seen all manner of weather over the years. This year's procession was marked by snow and cold temperatures - but still plenty of cheerfulness and green garb amid the snowflakes.

A single-family home in North Aurora that sold for $785,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County in the past week

Geneva's Kautz Road widening and improvement project was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently honor its women members as part of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Marisa Medgyesi most recently served as director of marketing and business development for ECU, where she managed communication and community building.

Around 560 people participated in St. Charles School District 303’s “Fiddle Fest 2026,” an annual tradition, cherished by the community. An orchestra teacher said in addition to bringing the community together, music has significant powers in child development.

Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.

A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.

Marshawn Cocroft's shot near the end of regulation extended Kaneland's season for four more minutes Friday in a Class 3A semifinal against. His 3-pointer at the buzzer of overtime couldn't duplicate the feat as the Knights fell 49-48 to Deerfield.

A Kane County judge told David Hanson, the Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming patients, including minors, that his sentence could be hundreds of years in prison if he's found guilty on the current charges.

A retest of water from a well serving Elburn showed no detectable levels of PFAS compounds, the village announced.

Editor’s note: Today marks the second installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault.

A 21-year-old woman was killed when police said a semi truck read-ended her vehicle on I-90 near Huntley. The truck driver has been cited and an investigation continues, authorities said.

Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

Three Cook County men charged with weapons offenses will remain in jail until at least their next court date after a motion to deny their pre-trial release was approved, prosecutors said.

The St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

The Campton Hills Joint Review Board this week backed a proposed $90 million TIF for 583 acres of the LaFox of Campton Hills project which includes 900 homes. A final vote is still needed. The Geneva Park District and Library board representatives opposed it.

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, stood before some 530 Kane County Democrats at their annual Truman Dinner and urged courage, unity and vision.

The city of St. Charles could undergo a significant transportation and safety upgrade in a section of the downtown recently experiencing surging numbers of commuters and bicyclists.

A sinkhole was discovered in St. Charles Monday afternoon, prompting the city to temporarily close an intersection. Crews have excavated the site and the roadway is once again fully open.

No one was injured in a fire that ignited in a garage in St. Charles on Monday afternoon.

St. Charles will upgrade six intersections identified in the city’s “Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” Project undertakings include roadway alignment improvements, ADA upgrades, and the installation of flashing beacons enabling safer pedestrian crossings.

Play, learn and discover with St. Charles Park District.

Explore this unique boutique store in Batavia dedicated to vintage wares and wonders.