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St. Charles North took first place in all 11 swimming events to cruise to Saturday's DuKane Conference boys swimming and diving title.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Fox Valley Dental Spa.

Three new recipients received Spirit of St. Charles Awards recently for what Mayor Clint Hull called exemplifying traits like leadership and compassion that tie the community together. Those honored included Lazarus House, for providing shelter and aid to those in need.

The St. Charles Fire Department recently was awarded for its efforts to support U.S. military members.

Ellen Nottke on a top priority for the Kane County Board: Promote economic growth to expand quality job opportunities. We need open and transparent conversation to promote economic stability. Read Nottke's full election questionnaire here

Anthony Catella: The best way to raise new revenue is to cut tax rates. I will not ask voters to vote for the giveaway of their own money. I will not vote for any tax increases whatsoever and absolutely NO increase in the motor fuel tax. Read Catella's full questionnaire here

Ryan Deniz: I support an amendment to require local sheriffs to honor ICE detainers and coordinate transfers specifically for individuals who have been convicted of or are currently charged with, “forcible felonies” (like robbery, aggravated battery, or sexual assault).

Nicolas Jimenez: My first priority is ensuring housing stability and affordability, using every tool the county has from zoning and land trusts to partnerships and tenant protections to prevent displacement. Read his full election questionnaire here

Geneva High School social studies teacher Lucas Rojas was the lone Illinois recipient of a $5,0000 Teaching America250 Awards grant.

Evan Blankenship's dunk put the dagger on a 15-0 run to end the game, leading Batavia to a 62-43 victory over Geneva to snap a four-game losing streak in the rivalry series.

Senior Cooper Mellican scored nine of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter, then tallied the first six points of the fourth quarter as St. Charles North defeated St. Charles East 56-45 to give coach Tom Poulin his 300th career win Friday night.

VSW, a group that provide opportunities for people with disabilities, is hosting an all-inclusive vendor fair from Saturday, Feb. 7.

After a hit-and-run traffic crash in Batavia on Feb. 6, the police are asking the public for help locating the suspect.

Chris Lauzen: I am committed to managing Kane County’s investments carefully and responsibly to maximize returns while protecting principal and adequate liquidity. Read Lauzen's full election questionnaire here

Junaid Ahmed on local issues that would guide work in Congress: Rising housing costs, underfunded schools, and the real economic pressure facing immigrant and working-class families. Read Ahmed's full questionnaire here

Dan Tully: My Trump Accountability Plan will ensure that we protect the institutional mechanisms necessary to pursue those solutions. As such, the top three legislative priorities are to enact the policies under each of the three Articles in my Trump Accountability Plan

Mark Rice on top priorities for the district: Restore and strengthen the middle class, Crackdown on government waste and corruption, Apply a “liberty litmus” test to legislation and policy. Read Rice's full election questionnaire here

Yasmeen Bankole: Our rail infrastructure has lagged behind that of other advanced nations. It’s time to treat passenger rail not as an afterthought, but as a vital government service. Read Bankole's full election questionnaire here

Sanjyot Dunung: If elected, my top three legislative priorities in my first year in the U.S. House will focus on restoring affordability, strengthening economic security, and defending our democracy through competent, responsible governance

Marmion used eight bonus-point victories to secure a 46-23 victory over Mount Carmel, while Montini rebounded from a 13-point deficit to take home a 35-27 victory over Marist to each secure a spot at the dual team state meet.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Ricky Rivard: I will fight for real property tax relief by fixing our school funding system, ending the over-reliance on local property taxes and pushing the state to meet its obligation to fund education. Read Rivard's full election questionnaire here