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Educators across Kane County were celebrated during the 50th Kane County Awards Banquet, with two St. Charles District 303 educators taking home some of the night’s top honors. The event featured hundreds of educators and school-support staff.

An Aurora man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse material and failure to register as a sex offender. He's been previously convicted of child sex abuse material offenses in Kentucky, authorities said.

More than 200 people filled the courtroom as 15 graduates stood on a small stage at the Kane County Branch Court in St. Charles for the 26th Drug Rehabilitation Court graduation.

St. Charles North, despite only having two wins, had seven double-scoring efforts to defend its team title in the 107th annual Kane County Meet. Bennett Konkey, who broke two meet records, led Geneva to second, while Kaneland took third.

No human remains were found at a South Elgin house that authorities searched Thursday while investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl.

No human remains were found at a South Elgin house that authorities searched Thursday while investigating the disappearance of a teenage girl.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to participate in the Swedish Days Parade which will step off at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 28 from the corner of Center Street and Anderson Boulevard.

Valley Sheltered Workshop will host a Mother’s Day Inclusive Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at 325 Main St., Batavia.

After a brief closure in February, the former Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room at the Berry House, 227 S. Third St., Geneva, has reopened with new owners and a grand opening planned for Friday.

A dog was killed in an Aurora house fire that also displaced three residents, authorities said.

Part of a bike path in St. Charles behind Riverside Avenue (Illinois Route 25) near the Fox River is expected to reopen sometime Friday, after crews repair a ruptured water main, according to the city.

Kara Glenn showed her range in full, setting meet records in the 400 and 3,200 to pace St. Charles North to its second DuKane Conference title in as many years. St. Charles East set four meet records in taking second while Geneva took third.

St. Francis sophomore Chase Grigonis, who went 7 for 14 with two doubles and a home run at the plate and earned three wins in extra-inning games on the mound, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

In the case of a South Elgin teen who went missing 10 years ago, police are conducting a forensic excavation at a property in South Elgin, based on a new scan revealing "anomalies beneath the surface."

Clara Lyons hit three home runs and drove home five runs to lead Geneva softball to a 9-3 victory, their first win over Batavia in its last five games. Plus, more high-scoring affairs in Wednesday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Julianna Kouba drove home the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, and Carrigan Rich closed the door in the circle to help St. Charles North secure a 3-1 victory over St. Charles East.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Cycle Safe Saturday will focus on e-bikes, and there's an extended chance to get a GREEN grant, writes Lori Botterman.

St. Charles-based Teqworks, an IT and cybersecurity managing company, has been listed by Inc. Magazine as one of the top 100 fastest growing private companies in the Midwest.

Last year's flyer flap between a local attorney and the St. Charles District 303 teachers union is now a lawsuit.

Mason Netcel launched a three-run home run to the left-field picnic area as part of a four-run fourth inning during the St. Charles North baseball's eventual 11-1, six-inning triumph over crosstown rival St. Charles East on Tuesday.

Mason Netcel launched a three-run home run to the left-field picnic area as part of a four-run fourth inning during the St. Charles North baseball's eventual 11-1, six-inning triumph over crosstown rival St. Charles East on Tuesday.

St. Charles East girls soccer secured its first conference victory over St. Charles North with a 3-0 victory, while Geneva scored three second-half goals to run away with a 4-1 victory over Batavia at the annual Tri-Cities Night.

A South Elgin man has been charged with multiple felonies related to disseminating and possession of child sexual abuse materials and is being held pretrial, according to authorities.

There is a vacancy on St. Charles City Council after Alderperson Bob Gehm announced he is stepping down from his role.

The 58th annual Charlemagne Awards were presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, with the highest honor bestowed on an educator who has mentored generations of young people.