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The annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser has become a beloved tradition in Batavia. Barber Craig Foltos said it's about providing hope to all of the children and families being helped by Ronald McDonald House. He said the event shows "they are not alone."

Hugo Saltijeral is executive director of Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia – after a second career serving the homeless at Hesed House in Aurora.

St. Charles North softball secured sole possession of the DuKane Conference title with a win over Lake Park, while Kaneland baseball won a share of the Interstate 8 title with a victory over La Salle-Peru. That and more in Wednesday's KCC roundup.

A Batavia woman has been charged following a police investigation into a February crash that killed a Batavia man. The woman is charged with speeding and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

The city of Geneva Bike and Pedestrian Committee will hold a Geneva Bike Rodeo on May 17 for families to learn about bike education and safety.

As Kane County works on roadway realignment to address traffic delay concerns at Fabyan Parkway at Illinois Route 2 in Batavia, a public meeting is planned for this month to discuss the project and how it will impact residents.

Authorities have confirmed the identities of the three people killed during a wrong-way driving crash on I-88 near Aurora May 10. Two 21-year-olds from DeKalb and a man from Melrose Park are confirmed dead.

There are high expectations for Batavia’s first-ever cannabis dispensary, Dutchess Batavia, which recently celebrated its ribbon-cutting.

An insert in the 200,000 Kane County property tax bills that went out May 1 has become something of a political hot seat for Treasurer Chris Lauzen, as residents complain it looks like a campaign piece.

St. Charles East softball kept its hopes of a DuKane Conference title alive with a win over Batavia and St. Francis softball won a 10-inning thriller over Somonauk. That and more results from Monday in the KCC sports roundup.

Avery Miller worked around a first-inning home run, tossing six scoreless innings afterwards as Glenbard North came back to secure a 3-1 victory over St. Charles North.

The Kane County Coroner's Office released the name of a woman found dead in Campton Hills andm following an autopsy Monday, reported that she died after being hit by a car.

Discussion about the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the city regarding funding and festivals is expected 7 p.m. Monday, May 11 at a special Committee of the Whole regarding the Destination Geneva Grant Program.

Following an investigation into a 19-year-old Aurora man being fatally shot by police, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office determined officers had a “reasonable belief” that their use of force was necessary.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office has cleared Aurora authorities in officers’ actions during a student walkout in February that led to charges.

Three people were killed during a wrong-way driving crash on I-88 in the Aurora area in the early-morning hours Sunday.

Traffic back-ups along Illinois Route 31 are expected in St. Charles starting Monday, May 11 as workers reduce roadway lanes to repair a water main.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a volunteer cleanup event on May 17 for community members to help clean the Fabyan Windmill.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated Light The Way Counseling PLLC’s new location.

A new holistic pediatrics practice has opened in Geneva.

Campton Hills police are investiging the death of a woman in the 4N600 block of Brookside West Drive, officials announced in a news release.

Central High School senior Hazel Anderson, 17, of Hampshire, submitted her senior portfolio to the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, one of the premier student art showcases in the country – and was offered $372,000 in scholarships from five institutions

Kyle LaRose homered and scored three runs and St. Charles East – held to just one run during the first two games of a three-game series with Lake Park – broke out in a 7-5 win in Saturday's finale in Roselle.

Kyle LaRose homered and scored three runs and St. Charles East – held to just one run during the first two games of a three-game series with Lake Park – broke out in a 7-5 win in Saturday's finale in Roselle.

Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman has opened a new Audit Hotline for anyone to report financial fraud, waste or abusive practices within the county.