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Brian Pollock: I’m the only candidate with experience to run the office on day one. With 9 years of experience as second in command, I’ve represented the Clerk’s Office at the county, state, and federal level

Bunsteads have a special place in Janet Lagerloef's memory, and she tracked down the original Big Rock school lunch lady's recipe.

Another section of the Elburn Station subdivision is planned, but nearby residents oppose a proposal to extend a road from it to their neighborhood.

The village of Montgomery recently named the recipients of its inaugural Employee Awards Program.

Bison returned to Kane County native prairie late last year, and the forest preserve district's programs to see the animals have generated strong interest.

The city of Batavia recently was named as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists.

Current Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson and retired sheriff’s Lt. Salvador Rodriguez fielded questions at a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Marmion crowned seven individual champions and had 10 individuals qualify for the state meet in Champaign, with Montini close behind with nine qualifying individuals and three sectional champions.

A Geneva blogger, facing a $100,000-plus civil action, scored a small win in court this month, when a judge ruled that the plaintiff’s process server has to file an amended affidavit regarding his six unsuccessful attempts to serve a summons.

A Geneva blogger, facing a $100,000-plus civil action, scored a small win in court this month, when a judge ruled that the plaintiff’s process server has to file an amended affidavit regarding his six unsuccessful attempts to serve a summons.

One Book, One Community from the Geneva Public Library selected 'The Correspondent' by Virginia Evans, and invites the community to participate.

The Kane County Republican Party will host its annual Lincoln Dinner fundriser on Saturday, Feb. 21, with a patriotic theme to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Kane County Democrats will host their annual Truman Fundraiser in March, with keynote speaker U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, who joined with five other Democratic lawmakers to make a video telling members of the military that they do not have to obey illegal orders.

DePAW Pet Resort of Geneva brought Peter and Clover to deliver their valentines and visit residents at Bria of Geneva during a Valentine's Day party this week.

After getting taken out of the game after two straight turnovers, Ben Peterson turned it around with 17 points to help Geneva take a 62-47 victory over Wheaton North.

Geneva alderpersons host meetings, tours to provide voters with information about the $59.4 million public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot. Fourth Ward alderpersons will host a meeting Saturday.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced it is conducting an independent review into allegations that “excessive force” was used by the Aurora Police Department during a student walkout protest on Feb. 9 against federal immigration arrests.

Multiple schools in Aurora went into a heightened security status on Wednesday after several gunshots rang out in the area of High Street and Superior Street.

Addie Schilb has spent a lot of the season adjusting to the leadership role on a young St. Charles East team. Now she's hoping to help the Saints go on a deep postseason run.

A child was transported to a hospital for smoke inhalation following a house fire in Aurora on Feb. 8. The blaze left the home uninhabitable, displacing two adults and two children. The family dog remains missing, authorities said.

Five people were detained, including an Oswego 19-year-old who was charged, after authorities said a student walking home from school in Aurora was robbed at gunpoint, prompting police pursuits.

Batavia boys basketball forward Evan Blankenship, who put up 23 points and 11 rebounds to take down Geneva and led the Bulldogs to three wins, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

The three Democratic hopefuls in the March 17 primary election for Kane County Treasurer fielded questions at a recent League of Women Voters forum at the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin.

Glenbard North withstood another fourth-quarter comeback attempt to top Geneva 51-48 in DuKane Conference action on Wednesday.