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The Geneva City Council this week approved a resolution to support the preservation and remodeling of the historic circa 1867 Bennett House through its tax increment financing district, or TIF.

Around 30 gallons of hazardous concentrated bleach leaked from a semi-trailer in Aurora yesterday. Authorities said some of the hazardous chemicals leaked into nearby storm drains.

After two fatal Randall Road crashes in four weeks, Batavia police studied traffic crashes to seek improving safety and reducing the incidence of future collisions

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce will give out its highest honor, the Charlemagne Award, at the Chamber’s annual awards dinner, planned for May 1 at Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles.

Entering what one resident described as a “crisis,” St. Charles approved utility rate hikes of around 50% over four years. The increases will cover $417 million in upgrades, including $84 million to replace lead pipes.

After more than 20 years, a new prosecuting attorney for the city of St. Charles is taking the helm. The new attorney is responsible for prosecuting city ordinance violations and DUI cases and serves the city’s liquor control commission.

Geneva softball and Marmion baseball were no strangers to crossing the plate, with both teams putting up double-digit runs to win their first games of the season. Plus more sports results from Monday's Kane County Chronicle roundup.

St. Charles North and Burlington Central had different methods to secure success on the mound, but neither team could pull away and finished in a 1-1 tie.

A West Chicago woman accused of DUI and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in St. Charles will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.

A West Chicago woman accused of DUI and causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist last week in St. Charles will remain in jail while awaiting trial, a Kane County judge ruled Monday.

The Grand Parade, traditionally held during Geneva’s premier festival, Swedish Days, won’t take place this year.

The Q Center in St. Charles has welcomed a new executive chef. Around 26,000 people from all over the world visit Q Center annually for events, baquets, conferences and other affairs.

Outdoor track and field season is almost here. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle boys track and field previews.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a Volunteer Fair for community members to explore various community service opportunities.

West Aurora's boys volleyball team advanced all the way to the championship match of its own invite Saturday, where it took highly regarded Bolingbrook to the limit before falling 25-18, 18-25, 23-25.

The city of Geneva Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants Monday as part of an ongoing maintenance program.

House of 423 boutique in Geneva will mark five years in business with a celebration this month.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed KZ Nails Spa to downtown Batavia.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a concert on April 12 featuring chamber ensemble Lakeshore Rush as part of its Sunday Concert Series.

The city of Geneva recently announced it will begin brush collection for residents to dispose of tree limbs and branches.

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management will hold a community meeting for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, service agencies, businesses and community groups to learn about the office’s Disaster Ready Kane initiative.

Dedicated by one of St. Charles' most famous sons and biggest philanthropists in 1926, the Baker Community Center turns 100 this year, which will be marked with a May 1 celebration.

Residents of St. Charles might be sensing some sticker-shock on upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting $417 million in sewer and water improvements over the next decade. To help cover the costs, the city is eyeing utility rate increases for rate payers over four years.

Outdoor track and field season is almost here. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle girls track and field previews.

Mya Leon scored the tying goal as St. Charles East played to a 1-1 draw with St. Viator on Thursday.