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An Elgin man now faces a felony charge of driving with a suspended license – after seven previous convictions for the same offense, according to Kane County Sheriff's reports and court records.

A $295 million bond referendum is under consideration in St. Charles School District 303 to add classrooms, update learning spaces, improve accessibility and make overall repairs.

Young aspiring writers from St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia schools were honored during the 47th annual Creative Writing Contest. The selected students works were fiction, non-fiction and poetry.

In a series of blistering emails, Campton Hills Trustee Janet Burson called out Treasurer Patsy Smith as the source of the village's internal disfunction and Village President Barbara Wojnicki for allowing it.

The Kane County Health Department recently announced its Integrated Referral and Intake System, or IRIS, surpassed 15,000 referrals.

A Geneva man has been charged with multiple felonies tied to allegations he poisoned a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking and of having 17 weapons without

A Geneva man has been charged with multiple felonies tied to allegations he poisoned a neighbor’s dogs because of their barking and of having 17 weapons without

Aurora Central Catholic senior Corina Maratea, who had a 0.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts across 22 innings and tied the school record for career wins while batting .417 at the plate, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April's designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The Geneva Police Department will accept unwanted or expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles canceled an appearance by the Rev. Matt Trewhella, guest of the Three Headed Eagle Alliance, after activists objected. The Geneva group posted online that a new location will be announced.

Column: Now that spring has finally sprung, there is much happening in Geneva, writes Elisa Reamer of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Dan Murray has built successful girls basketball teams at three schools over the last 26 years. But he’s never built from scratch. Murray is about to embark on those uncharted waters at Marmion as the school goes co-ed for the 2026-2027 school year. 'We're chomping at the bit.'

Hayden Sujack hit her 50th career home run as St. Charles East took down Kaneland in six innings, and Batavia's Colin Jack tossed a one-hit shutout to take down Glenbard North. That and more in Tuesday's KCC sports roundup.

A grand slam from Nick Lozano in the fourth inning proved to be the catalyst to help Geneva run away with a 16-8 victory over St. Charles North for its 12th straight win.

After seeing three runs cross the plate in their first four batters of the game, Wheaton Warrenville South pitcher Reece Franks could have been justified if he was a bit shaken. Instead, he quickly locked in providing a foundation for a 12-5 win over St. Charles East.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Lori Botterman shares info on engaging with police, being energy efficient and collecting yard waste.

Based on estimates of Illinois' gambling problem, approximately 5,000 adults in Kane County may currently be experiencing a gambling disorder, which can share risk factors with substance abuse, experts say.

Next Generation Playground will hold a Color Outside the Lines 5K and Family Fair for local families to support and expand neurodivergent children and their families resources and programs.

Column: "Those looking for a party that is anything but run-of-the-mill need not look any further," writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

St. Charles East softball won their DuKane Conference opener over Glenbard North thanks to strong pitching and offensive spurts, while the soccer team poured on the offense early to take down Glenbard East. That and more in Monday's KCC roundup.

Recently hatched bald eagles have been spotted around the Chicago area, including at Fermilab grounds in Batavia.

Recently hatched bald eagles have been spotted around the Chicago area, including at Fermilab grounds in Batavia.

An Aurora man is in critical condition after being shot in Aurora early Monday and found on a recreational trail.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a discussion on U.S. and China relations as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.