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The Kane County Chief Judge Robert Villa is seeking sophomores and juniors to submit their writings for the second annual Law Day Essay Contest.

For its contributions to the community, local-grown business The Hairy Ant was honored with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award.” The popular custom apparel is worn by students, sports teams, and organizations across town.

Michael Finley, a Marine from Kane County who served in Vietnam, was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. He loved his mother's Ambrosia recipe, which is shared here.

Celebrated as one of St. Charles’ most transformative figures, Edward J. Baker is receiving an honorary street sign, mirroring several famous buildings across town carrying his famous surname. Any resident can nominate an honorary street sign. Here's how.

The widow of Northern Illinois University alum Clayton Parks, who was killed in a 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, hosted a food drive recently in his honor.

Geneva alderpersons Monday recommended a contract for nearly $37,000 for additional security cameras to be installed at City Hall, the Police Department and Public Works.

Loyola pulls away from St. Charles East in the fourth quarter to reach state, end Saints' season.

Ava Garcia and Bella Gouranis came up clutch for St. Viator down the stretch, helping the Lions to a 46-43 victory over Geneva to secure the first trip to the state tournament in school history.

If Geneva voters approve the public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot, Sam Hill Park will have to move – as the 17-acres of ballfields the city owns on South Street will become the site of a new police station.

Eric L. Jones, 54, faces a sentence of between six to 30 years in prison. He is set to be sentenced on April 2.

A Fox River Grove man faces 17 felonies allegations he used social media to solicit child sexual abuse material from two minors, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney.

Developing: A student pilot practicing landings came down too hard and crashed on Runway 9 about 12:15 p.m. Monday at the Aurora Municipal Airport near Sugar Grove, authorities said.

Kane County St. Patrick's Day Trivia Challenge!

Kane County St. Patrick's Day Coloring Contest!

Elburn Village President Jeff Walter said village water will be retested after an IEPA test found a high amount of a so-called “forever chemical” in one of the wells that provides drinking water to town.

March may bring green shakes and basketball brackets, but in Batavia, it also brings opportunity, celebration, and a whole lot of community pride, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

In the final showpiece of the wrestling season, Marmion lifted its second consecutive Class 3A dual-team championship trophy Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, scoring the last 21 points to top Montini 36-22. St. Charles East was third.

In the final showpiece of the wrestling season, Marmion lifted its second consecutive Class 3A dual-team championship trophy Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, scoring the last 21 points to top Montini 36-22. St. Charles East was third.

Matt Vatev won the penultimate event, the 100 breaststroke, then anchored Hinsdale Central's record-setting 400 freestyle relay to bring home the Red Devils' fourth straight state championship. Marmion was second for the second straight year.

Matt Vatev won the penultimate event, the 100 breaststroke, then anchored Hinsdale Central's record-setting 400 freestyle relay to bring home the Red Devils' fourth straight state championship. Marmion was second for the second straight year.

Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing March 2 as construction crews install a new bridge. A detour could affect those using the Metra commuter lot.

Once an improbable sighting, wild swans have returned to the Fox River Valley and across Kane County. Local environmental efforts over the decades have helped the resurgence.

A Batavia chiropractor who is facing felony charges that he secretly recorded more than 180 of his clients – and was also facing five related civil complaints – now has two more civil lawsuits, and a divorce filing, to contend with, court records show.

Guest opinion: Like an old car that coughs and sputters, the Geneva police station has reached the limits of what it can reasonably provide, Geneva City Council member Mark Reinecke writes

Kaneland's Marshawn Cocroft attacked the basket early and often, scoring 30 points to lead the Knights to a 70-52 championship victory over the hosts in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional title game.