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Burlington Central girls volleyball started slow against Prairie Ridge, but with freshman Lani Akenten and senior Ainsley Wilson leading the way, commanded the next two sets for their 25th win of the season. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A 19-year-old person from Aurora has been sentenced to 33 years in prison for the 2023 shooting death of a 19-year-old during what authorities said was a drug deal gone wrong. The man was only 16-years-old at the time of the shooting in Aurora. This episode includes AI-generated content.

This November 2026, Kane County voters will pick a new U.S. senator to represent Illinois, decide whether to give Gov. JB Pritzker a third term and cast their vote in many other races. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Following a vote by an unincorporated subdivision, the Kane County Sheriff's Office is removing Flock cameras in the area. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Aurora Police arrested an 18-year-old confirmed gang member Saturday following an unprovoked public confrontation including aggravated battery on South River Street in Aurora, according to an Aurora Police news release. The is in custody while awaiting his Oct. 14 court hearing. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The site plan features 3.85 dwellings per acre, a higher density than previous housing proposals on the same site, according to city documents. This episode includes AI-generated content.

After graduating one of its best golfers, Burlington Central boys golf might be even better in the aggregate. Senior Matt Zierk shot a 68 to lead the Rockets to the Class 3A Burlington Sectional title Monday afternoon. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tarot, oracle, charm casting, runes and animal communication readings will be offered. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Supporters praised the project, as the city has sought to develop the location for several years. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Geneva Park District will host an open house on Tuesday, Oct. 6, for Level 1, 2 or 3 gymnasts ages six to 13 and their families to learn about the Geneva Gymnastics Team. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A land planner has filed petition to annex 6 acres at 37W500 Keslinger Road to Geneva and rezone it to allow 21 houses, in the last acres of what became Fisher Farms, records show. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The actions of police officers involved in the January 21, 2026, fatal shooting in Aurora were determined to be acts of self-defense, the State’s Attorney announced in a news release Friday. The investigation was conducted by the Fox Valley Major Crimes Task Force. This episode includes AI-generated content.

An Elgin man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison nearly a year after he was convicted in the 2023 violent attack, kidnapping, and assault of a woman he knew, Kane County authorities said. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Democrat Brenda Rodgers of Elgin outlined her plans to serve as Kane County Clerk if she wins the seat in the Nov. 3 general election. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The village of Elburn hosted a ribbon-cutting to open it's renovated Village Hall on Sept. 26. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kane County Audubon is the local chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society and meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month, September through May. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Recent scandals have been at both the state and local levels, and they should have been all that was needed for comprehensive reforms, making it clear that corrupt behavior will not be tolerated. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain today announced his retirement, effective Nov. 1, bringing an end to his 30-year career in law enforcement, officials announced in a news release. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Residents are advised to neatly stack brush in the parkway by Oct. 4. The village also encourages community members to review the bulk brush pickup guidelines. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Under the agreement, the city covers the costs of the redesign, and the developer covers the construction costs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Opponents in the race for Kane County Sheriff Amy Johnson and Rob Russell offered their platforms recently at a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women voters of Central Kane County. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Marmion boys soccer started hot offensively but couldn't find the net in the clutch, conceding a halftime lead and falling 3-2 to Niles Notre Dame at home Thursday night. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Main Street in downtown St. Charles will be closed during the St. Charles North High School Homecoming Parade. The St. Charles Police Department posted a detour and urged drivers to pass through the area with extra caution for pedestrian safety. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Kane County Division of Transportation is updating the left-turn lane markings on Randall Road at Mill Street and McKee Street to improve visibility for drivers turning left, according to a social media post from the city of Batavia. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is conducting a survey on the impact of the Red Gate Road pedestrian bridge and boardwalk across the Fox River in St. Charles. One question asks how closing the path for an extended period would impact the community. This episode includes AI-generated content.