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St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb, who averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and three steals across four games, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Due to extreme cold weather conditions forecast for Friday, some schools are canceling classes or moving to an e-learning day all Kane County court proceedings will be on Zoom.

A Kane County judge agreed with prosecutors that a man accused of starting an apartment complex fire in Carpentersville Nov. 29 that displaced 24 families should remain in jail and not have pretrial release.

A man who Aurora police said armed himself with a knife Wednesday during a reported battery has died after he was shot at least once by an officer, authorities said in a Wednesday night update.

Despite the urging of some residents and similar action by nearby towns, St. Charles' mayor said an ordinance to restrict ICE activity would be unenforceable and instill a false sense of security.

An officer-involved shooting took place in Aurora Wednesday, authorities confirmed.

The city of Batavia and the Batavia Public Library have opened four new Level 3 electric vehicle fast chargers at the library, now available for public use around the clock.

Batavia has set up a temporary warming center, while Geneva had to shut down its public works center to the public because of a heat system failure, as the deep freeze sets in.

Column: Winter doesn’t mean life on the farm comes to a halt. Quite the opposite, especially these days with the addition of the Primrose Farm Agricultural Education Center, writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

St. Charles North (14-5) flipped the script with six 3-pointers in the second quarter en route to leading Naperville Central at halftime, but that lead didn't last in a 58-48 overtime loss Tuesday.

St. Charles North (14-5) flipped the script with six 3-pointers in the second quarter en route to leading Naperville Central at halftime, but that lead didn't last in a 58-48 overtime loss Tuesday.

With winter temperatures far below freezing, some businesses along Main Street in St. Charles are experiencing a power outage after a vehicle slammed into a city transformer.

Two residents and a police officer were taken to the hospital following a house fire in Aurora that trapped several people on the second floor. During the rescue one person jumped to safety.

Around 3,000 gallons of water were used by firefighters to douse a blazing farm shed fire in Kane County on Jan. 18. All cattle on the property remained unharmed from the fire and smoke.

Column: This winter, teens can trade the cold outdoors for unforgettable indoor adventures at the STC Underground Teen Center, writes Erika Combs with the St. Charles Park District.

A public hearing is scheduled for a 72-unit affordable housing complex along the Fox River in Batavia. Some residents have already expressed concern about its design and density.

Cody Rader secured a steal that led to a go-ahead 3-pointer from Nathan Palmer with 28.8 seconds remaining to help Geneva secure a 45-43 victory over West Aurora to close out the MLK Day of Hoops

The Goddard Schools will partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to host the 12th annual book drive, which aims to collect and distribute 25,000 books to Kane County children.

Remember Flash? The dog rescued from a frozen pond Dec. 15 in St. Charles Township who now has a forever home in Woodstock? Dr. Joseph Lupo, a veterinarian with the Dundee Animal Hospital of Elgin, shares how his team saved Flash's life

The Rosary Fine Arts Boosters will host a fine arts showcase to support programs and auditorium improvements.

The lottery has arrived. Here’s what you need to know about the St. Charles School District 303 community preschool lottery and Kindergarten registration.

Remember Flash? The dog rescued from a frozen pond Dec. 15 in St. Charles Township who now has a forever home in Woodstock? Dr. Joseph Lupo, a veterinarian with the Dundee Animal Hospital of Elgin, shares how his team saved Flash's life

Remember Flash? The dog rescued from a frozen pond Dec. 15 in St. Charles Township who now has a forever home in Woodstock? Dr. Joseph Lupo, a veterinarian with the Dundee Animal Hospital of Elgin, shares how his team saved Flash's life

Batavia's Kai Enos claimed an individual title for the host school at the Clint Arlis Invitational on Saturday.

Brooklyn Schilb had a game-high 28 points, but St. Charles East couldn't quite find enough firepower and fell to Mother McAuley at Coach Kipp's Hoopsfest at Maine West on Saturday