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

Temporary lane closures are expected to create traffic backups around the intersection of Randall Road and Illinois Route 72 as roadwork begins in the area and is expected to continue the rest of the year.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? A scam warning, tree trimming and parkway tree programs and what to do if your sewer backs up, writes Lori Botterman.

Column: Children can explore the elements of coding from robotics to designing new apps with Ready Set Code classes through the St. Charles Park District.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kane County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

During a student-led walkout protesting federal immigration arrests, three students from East Aurora High School were taken into custody by police, but video has some questioning police tactics.

Kathlyn Bainbridge hit four of her five 3-pointers in the second half, helping St. Charles East pull away to a 57-47 victory over Geneva to secure second place in the DuKane Conference.

During a student-led walkout protesting federal immigration arrests, three students from East Aurora High School were taken into custody by police, but video has some questioning police tactics.

During a student-led walkout protesting federal immigration arrests, three students from East Aurora High School were taken into custody by police, but video has some questioning police tactics.

Some 36 businesses in downtown Geneva are hoping to cash in on the luck of the Irish by participating in the Lucky Charms Promotion.

Brenda Rodgers: The residents of Kane County deserve a fresh voice — someone who will lead the office with ethics, integrity, and transparency. Read Rodgers' full questionnaire here

Neil Khot: There are serious concerns that warrant congressional investigation, including potential ethics violations, failures to comply with court orders, and unconstitutional actions by ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies. Read Khot's full election questionnaire

The St. Charles co-op girls gymnastics team placed third at the Conant Sectional on Monday.

As tensions rise between the Geneva Chamber of commerce and the city over Swedish Days festival funding, the city's new administrator focused on its apparent lack of transparency.

Geneva firefighters responded to a second, unrelated natural gas leak Feb. 9 when a utility contractor struck a line while working at Geneva Commons.

Equipment caught fire at the Suncast Corporation manufacturing facility in Batavia over the weekend – but fire officials said it wasn't the

All lanes of State Street-Illinois Route 38 in Geneva were closed Monday following a natural gas line leak.

An 18-year-old from Geneva died Sunday after an eastbound freight train struck him near the Western Avenue grade crossing in Geneva.

Instead of demolishing a historic St. Charles landmark to build a parking lot, the church that owns the building is now planning to sell it to a Geneva developer who will rehabilitate the structure with help from the city.

Leslie Juby: Building trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement leads to safer neighborhoods and allows scarce resources to remain focused on local crime prevention and investigation. Read Juby's full election questionnaire here

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will hold a 2026 Pot O’Gold Cash Raffle to support the Batavia Chamber Inspire Scholarship Fund.

Following a multiple-vehicle crash near St. Charles East High School, an alderperson is imploring the city to improve the safety of the roadway for students. She said parents are "nervous" for their kids getting safely to school.

More than 116 years after the construction what later became John Gartner’s Eastside Bakery, the surviving structure at 115 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles has received historic landmark status.

Martha Davidson on top priorities for the Kane County Board: Fiscal responsibility, ethics, environmental protection, communication and transparency. Read Davidson's full election questionnaire here

The Lincoln-Way co-op may have headlined the East Aurora Regional Saturday, but several standout wrestlers from local schools also punched their sectional tickets.