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Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball All-Area team.

Geneva junior Mason Bruesch, who set school records in stolen bases and runs while leading the Vikings to their first-ever sectional title, is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball Player of the Year.

Kane County activist groups will mark four years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned constitutional abortion protections in Roe v. Wade with a rally at 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, on the Silver Glen bridge pedestrian overpass in South Elgin.

Column: For my nation’s 250th birthday wish, I’ll echo Bill’s sentiment: May our country every day learn again to love those who walk with us, writes Rick Holinger.

Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball All-Area team.

St. Charles East senior catcher Hayden Sujack, who hit .483 with 18 home runs and led the Saints to their second consecutive sectional title, is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball Player of the Year

A detour has been posted by the city of St. Charles directing bicyclists away from a downtown bike path while workers undergo water utility construction in the area.

Route 20 west of Elgin and near Pingree Grove was shut down Monday afternoon because of a two-vehicle crash.

Temporary lane closures are expected to back up traffic across Kane County as workers make roadway pavement improvements.

The Elgin Police Department have launched a death investigation after a “female victim” was recovered from the Fox River in Elgin.

The St. Charles Police Department provided more clarity into what caused the “misinformation” on a Facebook scanner page of an alleged active shooter last Thursday. The police said a training exercise used radio communications. The police said no prior public notice was given.

Various downtown streets will be closed and parking restrictions implemented for Swedish Days starting June 23, Geneva police said. The festival runs June 24 through June 28 in downtown Geneva.

The Kane County Clerk will offer a tour and open house of its Geneva clerk’s office for community members to feel more familiar with voting and receive accurate information about the election process ahead of November.

CASA Kane County recently announced the appointments of Rochelle Dizon, Christel Griffin and Martha Harrison to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors.

The Geneva City Council approved three Destination Geneva reimbursable grants totaling $8,300 for local organizations to lure more visitors to the city.

State Farm will partner with The Salvation Army to launch a nationwide virtual back–to–school drive to provide families in need with essential supplies for the upcoming school year.

St. Charles will get the Liberty Elm in honor of the nation's 250th and five Revolutionary War veterans buried in Kane County – after months of the County Board's refusing to support a proposal championed by Board Chair Corinne Pierog.

The death of a woman who was hit by car in her driveway in Campton Hills during a "disturbance" at the residence has been ruled accidental, and no charges will be filed, authorities said.

Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle girls soccer All-Area team

St. Charles East sophomore Mya Leon, who scored a school-record 47 goals and added 16 assists to lead the team to an undefeated regular season, is the Kane County Chronicle girls soccer Player of the Year.

Several Kane County organizations are planning a rally at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles Saturday to protest past ICE activity there, including the detention of someone documenting their actions.

Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, for jobseekers or anyone else wanting to improve their communication skills.

Geneva children’s author Ron Keres is debuting his latest children’s book, “This Book is Boring!” during a prerelease book signing on June 20 in Geneva. The book is part of the "Finn the Frog" series.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is hosting its Ninth Annual Between the Lines Client Art Show & Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Renner Art Walk, Building C, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Geneva junior Bennett Konkey, who won the state titles in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the first in school history, is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year.