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Nathan Napolitano allowed just one hit and no earned runs over four innings and Scott Gillen had three hits at the plate to help Waubonsie Valley win its season opener 6-2 over St. Charles East.

Batavia softball put up eight runs in the fourth inning in a win against Metea Valley, while the baseball team hit eight doubles in a win over Plainfield South. That and more results from Monday in the Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Column: April is shaping up to be a vibrant month in Batavia, highlighted by the Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s signature celebration, Inspire 2026!, along with opportunities to connect, volunteer, and support local businesses, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber.

A 22-year-old woman was taken into custody Saturday in connection with a car crash that killed a St. Charles man last year, according to court documents and jail records.

Batavia community turns out to support District 101's Women's History Month Facebook post about Delaware lawmaker Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to Congress.

The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation will hold its annual native plant sale to promote biodiversity, support local systems, and foster sustainable gardening practices.

Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser honored seven employees for excellence in 2025.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of BeLocal Tri Cities.

The Kane County Health Department partnered with healthcare providers, community organizations, libraries, and government agencies over the past year to install publicly accessible naloxone dispensing boxes.

Batavia baseball and softball won their first games of the season, and both St. Charles girls' soccer teams won their opener in the Rose Augsburg Drach Invitational. That and more in the Kane County Chronicle Saturday roundup

From breakfast with the bunny to doggie events to egg hunts galore, Easter-related events and abundant in the Kane County area.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Calderone’s Barbershop.

The Reserve of Geneva, 2508 Kaneville Road, Geneva, announced the appointment of Elizabeth Battaglia as its new lifestyle director.

An Aurora man has been charged with several felonies related to alleged solicitation of a minor, grooming and possession of child sexual abuse materials, police said.

Elgin police officer Jason Lentz has been fired over social media posts he made last fall about immigration enforcement.

Elgin police officer Jason Lentz has been fired over social media posts he made last fall about immigration enforcement.

Column: Planning a party? Consider a venue that is not only fun but really sets a special occasion apart. That’s just what’s on offer with a private charter of a paddlewheel riverboat, writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office fielded nine complaints related to Election Day behavior, ranging from reported electioneering near polling places to alleged campaign sign violations.

St. Francis' girls soccer, softball and baseball teams, along with St. Charles East's girls soccer team, all won their season opener. That and more in Thursday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday.

The new Hollywood Casino Aurora plans to open June 24, the owners announced Thursday.

CASA Kane County will host its annual Hands Around the Courthouse event in April to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced in a news release that her office was awarded $1 million in federal funding secured with assistance from U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Schaumburg.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb, who earned Class 4A Second Team All-State honors and led the Saints to a sectional title, is the Kane County Preps 2025-26 Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

Here is the 2025-2026 Kane County Chronicle Girls Basketball All-Area team.