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State Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, will offer a community shredding event and food drive for residents to dispose of old documents and support a local food pantry.

The Association for Individual Development will hold its 2026 AID Summer Stroll and Roll for community members to support its services for residents with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs.

Geneva Public Library District Outreach Coordinator Lexy Rodriguez received an Inclusivity Impact Award at the annual Rising Lights Project Gala May 9.

The city of Batavia will conclude its Books Between Bites program on May 21 with a discussion about the Nancy Horan book “Loving Frank” led by Batavia Public Library Board of Trustees President Daniel Russo

The ongoing saga dating back to a 2024 property code citation of the city of Geneva vs. Shodeen Development over the 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop continues.

St. Charles North‘s boys lacrosse team clinched a share of second place in the DuKane Conference after outlasting Geneva 13-11 in a back-and forth match Friday at Burgess Field in Geneva.

St. Charles North‘s boys lacrosse team clinched a share of second place in the DuKane Conference after outlasting Geneva 13-11 in a back-and forth match Friday at Burgess Field in Geneva.

Lake Park had four wins, three of which came in field events, to help secure its first outdoor DuKane Conference title in school history. St. Charles North had six wins to secure second-place, while Darin Ashiru collected three wins to help Batavia to third.

Update: A now-former school board member of Aurora Christian Schools was charged after authorities alleged he sexually abused multiple minors, including one over several years. The FBI is investigating with Aurora police.

Update: A now-former school board member of Aurora Christian Schools was charged after authorities alleged he sexually abused multiple minors, including one over several years. The FBI is investigating with Aurora police.

Two men suffering gunshot wounds in Aurora were transported to local hospitals in incidents the police say “are related.”

A school board member of Aurora Christian Schools has been charged with several felonies involving the alleged long-term sexual abuse of a minor, authorities said.

Geneva officials want to expand the city’s current Destination Geneva grant program, where nonprofits can apply for reimbursements up to $10,000. The program is meant to help promote overnight guests, tourism and conventions

Kane prosecutor Vincent Coyle was appointed associate judge, effective June 1, officials announced in a news release.

When Helen Frank was born on May 12, 1921, Warren Harding was president, Babe Ruth hit new Major League Baseball records and the first vaccination against tuberculosis was developed. The Elgin resident recently turned 105.

With Kara Glenn and the 4x800 pacing the way, St. Charles North's girls track and field team won a sectional title for the second year in a row with 144 points. St. Charles East was second with 95 points, followed by Lake Park’s 74.

With Kara Glenn and the 4x800 pacing the way, St. Charles North's girls track and field team won a sectional title for the second year in a row with 144 points. St. Charles East was second with 95 points, followed by Lake Park’s 74.

St. Charles North junior Julianna Kouba, who went 6 for 12 with three doubles, a home run and eight RBIs across three games, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

Jennifer Mobley, co-founder of “Big Hearts of Fox Valley” with her husband Minor, said she’s witnessed first-hand the power of a community coming together. Her nonprofit unites the police and fire department, schools and volunteers to help St. Charles D303 students in need.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams, the lead prosecutor in 35 first-degree murder trials, didn't start out as a lawyer – or even a prosecutor.

The HardyStrong Foundation, a non-profit charity named after the late Justin Hardy, continues to share his story while while raising awareness for cancers caused by genetic mutations nearly four years after his passing.

She organizes golf cart races with her seniors, came out of retirement just to keep caring, and lights up every room she enters. Meet Paula Marks — Kane County's 2026 reader-nominated Everyday Hero.

Janie Grillo of Campton Hills collects monarch eggs and caterpillars, raises them safely from predators, releases the mature butterflies – and tags those that are migrating.