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A Batavia man was charged with several felonies after authorities alleged they found files depicting child sexual abuse on his Kik messenger app.

An 18-year-old from Aurora was sentenced to six years in prison following a narcotics and weapons investigation during which police seized illegal drugs and more than a dozen weapons, including a fully automatic firearm.

A number of groups organized a roadside rally in South Elgin Saturday afternoon protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis three days earlier.

A number of groups organized a roadside rally in South Elgin Saturday afternoon protesting the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis three days earlier.

St. Charles city officials say they’re cutting bureaucratic red tape in hopes of streamlining the city meeting structure.

Kane County CASA is launching a new program, Circle of Care, to assist families at risk of becoming involved with the child welfare system.

Column: The worst parts of growing older, for me, aren’t about the deaths of older generations, the major surgeries to replace disgruntled joints, or even the sending of children off to college for the first time. Rather, it’s the incessant, nagging, cranky irritants.

Kane County Audubon will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this winter. Here’s what’s happening in February:

A DeKalb County judge continued a $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger Thursday, despite an objection that the plaintiff’s attorney missed a filing deadline.

A DeKalb County judge continued a $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger Thursday, despite an objection that the plaintiff’s attorney missed a filing deadline.

Column: The St. Charles Park District invites adults, ages 18 and up, to stay active, creative and connected this winter with a diverse lineup of classes and events designed to spark creativity, encourage learning and bring people together, writes Erika Combs.

State Senator Don DeWitte, R–St. Charles, will hold his sixth annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive to spread connection and kindness to seniors. The drive will accept cards through Feb. 6.

From daycare for elders with dementia, sheltering the homeless, preventing suicide and assisting those with substance abuse disorders, 16 service providers received $200,000 in grants from the Geneva 708 Mental Health Board for 2025 in its annual allocations of funds.

The Geneva Police Department is warning residents of a scam where the department’s phone is being “spoofed” to make the calls appear legitimate.

Joe Reid picked up a hot hand midway through the second quarter, scoring 17 of his 22 points in the frame, to help Batavia to a 56-46 victory over St. Charles East.

Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on social media Friday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County Sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.

Naturalist Pam Otto will share the book “The Way of the Hermit: My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness” by Ken Smith.

CHIP IN Batavia will partner with the Batavia Public Library to hold their annual Prom Dress Collection Drive and Giveaway for students to enjoy prom regardless of income status.

The Prairie Center development in St. Charles may become the site of a new private preschool and childcare center with annual tuitions more expensive than a year at Northern Illinois University.

Two of Sanaii McPherson’s seven rebounds were key to St. Edward’s 54-51 nonconference win over Aurora Central Catholic Thursday as the Green Wave rallied past the Chargers.

An Aurora man was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the first-degree murder of one man and the attempted first-degree murder of another man, which prosecutors said were gang-related.

The city of Geneva will offer police station tours as part of a public education process for the upcoming public safety referendum.

St. Francis senior Carter Clark, who scored a team-high 17 points in a win over South Elgin and 22 points in a victory over Andrew during the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold its annual preschool fair for families with children to learn about preschool options.

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