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A Sugar Grove man pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run that killed a 69-year-old Sugar Grove woman out walking her dog in 2024.

The Kane County Cougars’ team bus was destroyed in a fire that police in Canada allege was intentionally set by a teenage girl.

"Susan Lagerloef is the most exquisite cook I know. She follows her instincts as much as she does recipes and, without her, I wouldn’t know my butt from a cake in the oven," Janet Lagerloef writes of her mother-in-law.

Behind some of St. Charles' most popular events, like the St. Patrick's Parade and the Electric Christmas Parade, the St. Charles Business Alliance is entering an $850,000 annual agreement with the city.

St. Charles East senior Hannah Wulf, who allowed just six hits, zero runs and struck out 27 batters across 13 innings in the circle, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Lane closures along Kirk Road near St. Charles are expected to delay drivers, as the railroad works on improving a roadway crossing. A detour has been posted to direct people away from the construction zone.

An Elburn man who is an Illinois State Police employee has been accused of sexually assaulting a minor while he was the teen's coach in Elgin, according to Kane County authorities.

Mason Bruesch jumpstarted an eight-run fifth inning with a two-run home run and allowed just one hit over five innings to help Geneva win it's school-record 27th game with a 10-0 victory over St. Charles East.

Column: "Put the reminders in the calendar and dust off the inflatables," writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the St. Charles Park District.

After 104 years in operation, The Little Traveler, the sprawling shop in downtown Geneva, is for sale.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an expansion of its "Destination Geneva" grant program Monday night, where local nonprofits can apply for grants from $2,500 up to $10,000 for events that bring people for overnight stays in the city.

Raising concerns of being silenced and a lack of transparency, 2 Batavia School District 101 board members abruptly resigned. They argued district leaders have been unresponsive to parent and student concerns and have stifled their own attempts at facilitating meaningful change.

Kessiah Purnell scored the game-winning goal in the 91st minute to help Plainfield East to a 2-1 victory over Kaneland, while Geneva had five different goal scorers to secure a 7-0 victory in the Class 2A Geneva Regional semifinals.

Last year, 588 residents received social services from the St. Charles Police Department’s social worker – and the department wants to continue a partnership that made it possible.

The remnant of an 1840s blacksmith shop in Geneva is again at the center of a legal battle between the city and the owner after the structure was encased in plastic.

The Batavia Police Department announced that Sgt. Michelle Langston successfully graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a “Today’s Nuclear Age” discussion as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

Geneva residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the west side and downtown, a triathlon and the American Legion parade.

While federal funding has run dry for the study to remove the downtown dam in St. Charles, the city is considering a resolution to clarify its position of keeping the waterway impoundment. The resolution is being discussed during a May 18 city meeting.

The city of St. Charles is currently staring down a water deficiency of 500,000 gallons per day. This is despite a recent well project being completed and another one approaching its finish in 2027. The search is already beginning for a new drinking water well.

Pulte Homes has proposed a 93 single-family home and 12 townhome units subdivision plan in St. Charles at the former-industrial site of Applied Composites. The developers are asking for $3M in financial incentives and are refusing to build any affordable housing units on-site.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently named the recipients of its 2026 Inspire Scholarships.

Luis Maldonado, who opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August, bought a second Mexican eatery, Barrio Taqueria & Cocina in Carol Stream. The spot even offers a special limited menu for dogs

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Savia Cafe and Bakery.

St. Charles North's Nolan Macholz delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, providing the North Stars with some insurance during their eventual 13-8 DuKane Conference baseball win over Lake Park Saturday in Roselle.