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The Grand Parade, traditionally held during Geneva’s premier festival, Swedish Days, won’t take place this year.

The Q Center in St. Charles has welcomed a new executive chef. Around 26,000 people from all over the world visit Q Center annually for events, baquets, conferences and other affairs.

Outdoor track and field season is almost here. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle boys track and field previews.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will host a Volunteer Fair for community members to explore various community service opportunities.

West Aurora's boys volleyball team advanced all the way to the championship match of its own invite Saturday, where it took highly regarded Bolingbrook to the limit before falling 25-18, 18-25, 23-25.

The city of Geneva Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants Monday as part of an ongoing maintenance program.

House of 423 boutique in Geneva will mark five years in business with a celebration this month.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed KZ Nails Spa to downtown Batavia.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a concert on April 12 featuring chamber ensemble Lakeshore Rush as part of its Sunday Concert Series.

The city of Geneva recently announced it will begin brush collection for residents to dispose of tree limbs and branches.

The Kane County Office of Emergency Management will hold a community meeting for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, service agencies, businesses and community groups to learn about the office’s Disaster Ready Kane initiative.

Dedicated by one of St. Charles' most famous sons and biggest philanthropists in 1926, the Baker Community Center turns 100 this year, which will be marked with a May 1 celebration.

Residents of St. Charles might be sensing some sticker-shock on upcoming utility bills. The city is projecting $417 million in sewer and water improvements over the next decade. To help cover the costs, the city is eyeing utility rate increases for rate payers over four years.

Outdoor track and field season is almost here. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle girls track and field previews.

Mya Leon scored the tying goal as St. Charles East played to a 1-1 draw with St. Viator on Thursday.

Mya Leon scored the tying goal as St. Charles East played to a 1-1 draw with St. Viator on Thursday.

St. Charles North had no lack of offense during a double header, recording 19 runs over the two games to secure the sweep. Plus more results from 'across the country in Thursday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Traffic is expected to be congested along Kirk Road in the St. Charles area starting the week of April 6 as workers close lanes throughout the construction zone.

The Kane County Health Department will continue its Parent Cafés this year with a new focus on encouraging fathers and other male caregivers to participate.

A woman was charged with several felonies in connection with the hit-and-run death of a motorcyclist in St. Charles late Wednesday, April 1, according to police and jail records.

Burlington Central senior Liam Schultz, who went 6 for 11 with three home runs, four runs scored and eight RBIs, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

A person was hit by a Metra train near Geneva early Thursday, shutting down service on the UP West line for a time.

West Aurora trailed in the fifth inning and again in the sixth but rallied both times to beat Metea Valley for a nonconference win Wednesday.

West Aurora trailed in the fifth inning and again in the sixth but rallied both times to beat Metea Valley for a nonconference win Wednesday.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Grand Appliance.