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A deceased adult male was found partially submerged in the Fox River in Elgin Friday.

Two people were taken to the hospital, including one via medical helicopter, following a head-on crash on U.S. Route 20 west of Elgin. The crash is currently being investigated by the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

David Hanson, the Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming dozens of his patients in states of undress, pleaded guilty Thursday to producing and disseminating child sex abuse material.

A manhunt is underway with drones and police dogs for two people who fled Kane County Sheriff's deputies after a traffic stop near Gilberts.

Two people were hospitalized after contracting a serious form of West Nile virus in Kane County, the first human cases recorded county this year.

Burlington Central volleyball player Lani Akenten is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week. The freshman leads the Rockets with 62 kills through the team's first seven matches.

Significant traffic back-ups are expected as Illinois Route 47 is being completely closed in Sugar Grove on Sept. 3 as workers repair the bridge carrying U.S. Route 30 overhead. Bridge repairs should be finished by late September.

Geneva residents are invited to learn about the city's future direction at the 2030 Strategic Plan community up date at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.

Week 3 of high school football season kicks off with some DuKane Conference battles between Geneva and St. Charles North as well as Batavia and Glenbard North. Catch up on all the matchups here.

Attorneys for patients involved in civil cases against Batavia chiropractor David Hanson, accused of secretly filming dozens of his patients, said a plea could be coming Thursday in his criminal case.

A West Chicago police officer has been placed on administrative leave as the department further investigates possible unauthorized use of the city Flock’s license plate recognition cameras between late 2024 and early 2025.

The former boyfriend of an Elgin woman has been charged with first-degree murder in her death, with authorities alleging he “used a knife and dumbbell” to kill her.

A Batavia woman charged with causing two deaths while she was driving drunk pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison – a decade less than the 18 years prosecutors sought.

Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia, will host its fourth annual Oktoberfest from Thursday, Sept. 10 to Sunday, Sept. 13.

The untold stories of Nelle Fabyan – whose turn-of-the-century Kane County estate with her husband "Colonel" George Fabyan is now a forest preserve with a museum and Japanese garden – will be presented at an upcoming fundraising dinner in Batavia.

St. Charles East junior Adley Wilson followed her older brothers into cross country and found a passion for the sport she now loves to instill in others. An offseason of improvement has given her a strong start to this season.

A multiple-hour standoff with an armed person in Kane County led to a SWAT response, and the recovery of illegal weapons, including machine gun components, thousands of ammunition rounds, and around around 59 suspected live cannabis plants, according to authorities.

Kane County Circuit Court Clerk Theresa Barreiro announced the launch of the office’s new mobile app, designed to give customers quick and convenient access to important office information from their mobile devices.

Wheaton resident Bette Klein recently received Marklund’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year honor.

One person is in critical condition after a serious crash in East Dundee between an SUV and a semitruck over the weekend, authorities said. Firefighters rescued the driver, a man, trapped inside the SUV.

A person in Elgin was shot after an online purchase meetup devolved into violence, according to authorities.

The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Community Center, 1710 S. Seventh Ave., St. Charles, announced that Mark and Sarah Nottle have joined the team as new leaders.

Column: Standing desks are popular now. I got one of those recently, and I love it. Instead of sitting long hours in front of my computer, I now stand for long hours, writes Joan Budilovsky.

Several partial road closures are taking place in St. Charles from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, with authorities saying to “seek alternate routes” during the construction work. The lane closures include the area around Main Street along South Third Street.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he is attending the Presidents Cup at Medinah County Club in Medinah. The tournament is Sept. 24 - 27 in Medinah.