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This fall, make time to get in a game—or several—at Pottawatomie Golf Course in St. Charles. Recent renovations combined with reduced rates and beautiful tree-lined views in all their fall glory mean it’s the perfect season to step out onto the green. This episode includes AI-generated content.

After his four-touchdown performance in Geneva's thrilling win over Batavia, Vikings' senior running back Nelson Wendell earned the Kane County Chronicle's Athlete of the Week award. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Kane County Cougars will join the National Association of Professional Baseball for the 2027 season after five seasons with the American Association. The NAPB, formerly known as the Frontier League, was established in 1993. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Geneva boys golf team opened its quest for a state berth with a regional title at Orchard Valley. All six Vikings placed in the top 10, led by senior Will Quisling with an even-par 72 on a rainy afternoon. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A new chief judge has been elected to lead the 16th Judicial Circuit based in Kane County, the third woman in history to be elected to the position. This episode includes AI-generated content.

To improve an area frequently used by families and children deemed “very unsafe,” the city of St. Charles is exploring a bike and pedestrian pathway between a popular park and the Otter Cove Aquatic Park. The pathway would follow Campton Hills Road. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 in the Nov. 3 general election, Jared Ploger, presented his agenda at a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Kane County Board majority voted 13-7 at a special meeting Tuesday to censure Chair Corinne Pierog over her revealing confidential information linked to an employee complaint against Board Member Clifford Surges, R-Gilberts. This episode includes AI-generated content.

St. Charles North girls golf won its third consecutive regional title Tuesday afternoon at Fox Run Golf Links. The North Stars shot a 336, led by the junior duo of Kayla Beu and Abigail Gizewicz. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Michele Clark, the Democratic candidate for Illinois Senate District 33 in the Nov. 3 general election, presented her platform at a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kane County Clerk John Cunningham said a processing error resulted in duplicate ballots being printed and mailed to voters, and he asked that voters who recieve two ballots to disregard one of them. This episode includes AI-generated content.

One person was injured in a house fire in St. Charles Monday, according to a news release from the St. Charles Fire Department. This episode includes AI-generated content.

A heavy-utilized bridge at the intersection of the Fox River Trail and the pathway to the First Street Plaza in St. Charles is gearing up for a rehab project. The bridge recently underwent construction for a pedestrian area and bicycle lanes. This episode includes AI-generated content.

We love to watch as our community transforms and embraces this time of the year with annual events, decorations, and a renewed focus on supporting local businesses. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Fall Colors Yoga and Stroll program will feature a walk through the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva, followed by a yoga class, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 15, at 1500 Crissey Ave., off Illinois Route 25. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Lauzen is seeking a second term. Wegman is currently in her second term as Kane County Auditor. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Netflix camera crews and star actors are descending on a local bookstore to film a romantic comedy, giving the city its own Sleepless-in-St. Charles moment. The Hollywood-style production is taking place on Sept. 29. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The St. Charles Singers is a chamber choir dedicated to performing choral music in all forms. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Participants can win a grand prize of $50,000. The first three runners-up will also receive $1,000. The grand prize is subject to withholding as required by law. The raffle runs through Nov. 21. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chamber staff, ambassadors and Vanguard Gifted Academy students celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 22. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Candidates for Kane County District 2 Ellen Nottke ad Kelly Burkee presented their platforms Tuesday, Sept. 22 at a forum hosted by the Kane County League of Women Voters of Central Kane County. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Local Geneva children’s author Ron Keres is back with two new books, including the latest installment of his “Finn the Frog” series with a book signing at Barnes & Noble in the Geneva Commons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Kane County Board has set a special meeting 4 p.m. Monday to authorize a resolution of public censure for Chairwoman Corinne Pierog for "Actions Involving a Confidential Matter." This episode includes AI-generated content.

A Kane County jury this week found a man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Andrew Contreras, 29, of Aurora. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Geneva and St. Charles East boys soccer each tallied three goals against their rivals on Tri-Cities night. Senior Gabe Barwiolek tallied two goals against Batavia while the Saints' Brendan Szerlong added a goal and an assist versus St. Charles North. This episode includes AI-generated content.