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A spring market featuring local artisans will return to downtown Elgin in May for the second year.

A suspicious device found in downtown St. Charles prompted road closures and an evacuation late Saturday.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has requested $2 million in federal funding to help the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District build a regional fire training facility. It's 1 of 20 projects Underwood's identified for federal aid in District 14.

Glenbard West’s Jack Creswell continued an impressive freshman season Saturday, knocking off St. Charles East senior Teige Donehoo in the No. 1 singles championship of the St. Charles East Invitational. The Hilltoppers edged the Saints for the team title.

Glenbard West’s Jack Creswell continued an impressive freshman season Saturday, knocking off St. Charles East senior Teige Donehoo in the No. 1 singles championship of the St. Charles East Invitational. The Hilltoppers edged the Saints for the team title.

St. Charles North scored 41 of its 97 points across three distance races as the North Stars won the team title at the 53rd annual Peterson Prep Invitational. Host Kaneland took a slim second over Yorkville to round out the podium.

A shop that offers authentic Korean specialty desserts and tea recently held a grand opening in Batavia.

Batavia police are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man in an apartment after responding to a 911 call early Saturday morning that involved a woman suffering serious injuries.

CASA Kane County will partner with the Kane County Circle of Care to hold a Thrive conference for community members, families, service providers and educators to learn how to help families thrive through early intervention and prevention.

Now in its 26th year, the Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court will graduate 15 participants on April 29. The court is a voluntary, team-based program for high-risk individuals with substance-use disorders that aims to reduce drug use and recidivism.

In a rare showing of public ire Monday, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns alleged the Geneva Chamber was lying about its finances and questioned how – or if – the city should provide funds for its festivals.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is seeking volunteers for its 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show.

Brynn Maple hit two home runs and drove home four in St. Charles East softball's win over Geneva, while Batavia softball took down WW South to secure its best DuKane Conference record since 2022, and more results.

After trailing by as many as six runs, Caleigh Cusack hit a walk-off RBI single to help Lake Park secure an 11-10 victory over St. Charles North

An Elgin man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing a child multiple times over a two-year period, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said Friday.

Geneva was proclaimed a Bird City Illinois this week through the work of a pair of birding brothers – John and Kevin Potts – who joined the city’s Natural Resources Committee.

A Waukegan man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Aurora.

St. Francis sophomore Alyssa Freeman, who went 11 of 16 at the plate with a double and a home run while also getting three wins in the circle, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County Audubon Society will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this spring. Here’s what’s happening in May:

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold two pick-up events for community members to receive wood chips.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.

St. Charles East and Kaneland baseball ended their three-game conference series in big ways, with both teams securing a sweep with 10-run victories. That and more local results from Wednesday in the Kane County sports roundup.

Celebrating the Baker Community Center’s 100th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate its legacy and those who have helped ensure its continued use, the St. Charles Park District writes.

A person was airlifted via helicopter following a vehicle crash in Hampshire involving the vehicle rolling over multiple times before trapping the person inside.

For 14 years in Batavia and 50 years in West Chicago, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has been a “fabric of the community.” But the final Batavia location will close in a matter of days.