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A Fox River Grove man faces 17 felonies allegations he used social media to solicit child sexual abuse material from two minors, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney.

Developing: A student pilot practicing landings came down too hard and crashed on Runway 9 about 12:15 p.m. Monday at the Aurora Municipal Airport near Sugar Grove, authorities said.

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Elburn Village President Jeff Walter said village water will be retested after an IEPA test found a high amount of a so-called “forever chemical” in one of the wells that provides drinking water to town.

March may bring green shakes and basketball brackets, but in Batavia, it also brings opportunity, celebration, and a whole lot of community pride, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

In the final showpiece of the wrestling season, Marmion lifted its second consecutive Class 3A dual-team championship trophy Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, scoring the last 21 points to top Montini 36-22. St. Charles East was third.

In the final showpiece of the wrestling season, Marmion lifted its second consecutive Class 3A dual-team championship trophy Saturday night at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, scoring the last 21 points to top Montini 36-22. St. Charles East was third.

Matt Vatev won the penultimate event, the 100 breaststroke, then anchored Hinsdale Central's record-setting 400 freestyle relay to bring home the Red Devils' fourth straight state championship. Marmion was second for the second straight year.

Matt Vatev won the penultimate event, the 100 breaststroke, then anchored Hinsdale Central's record-setting 400 freestyle relay to bring home the Red Devils' fourth straight state championship. Marmion was second for the second straight year.

Bunker Road near La Fox in Kane County is closing March 2 as construction crews install a new bridge. A detour could affect those using the Metra commuter lot.

Once an improbable sighting, wild swans have returned to the Fox River Valley and across Kane County. Local environmental efforts over the decades have helped the resurgence.

A Batavia chiropractor who is facing felony charges that he secretly recorded more than 180 of his clients – and was also facing five related civil complaints – now has two more civil lawsuits, and a divorce filing, to contend with, court records show.

Guest opinion: Like an old car that coughs and sputters, the Geneva police station has reached the limits of what it can reasonably provide, Geneva City Council member Mark Reinecke writes

Kaneland's Marshawn Cocroft attacked the basket early and often, scoring 30 points to lead the Knights to a 70-52 championship victory over the hosts in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional title game.

Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan announced in the business's online newsletter that it was closing after nearly 13 years in business.

Following a traffic crash at a busy intersection in St. Charles, the police say the roadways are once again open after being temporarily shut down during the clean-up and investigation.

The Kane County 16th Circuit seeks to fill an associate judge vacancy due to the appointment of Judge Julia Yetter to circuit court.

Brooklyn Schilb put up 30 of her 32 points in the second half, helping third-seeded St. Charles East pull away from top-seeded Glenbard West for a 53-28 victory for their first sectional title since 2021.

The city of St. Charles is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 for residents’ urgent home repair needs. The program assists income-qualified homeowners with critical home repairs and improvements such as roof, window, heating, plumbing and electrical repairs.

Geneva junior Linnea Popp, who hit a game-winning shot against Kaneland and had a game-high 13 points against top-seeded Dixon to win a regional title, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Geneva District 304 announced George Petmezas will become assistant superintendent of learning and teaching and Elisabeth Stoffers from Oswego schools will be the new principal for Williamsburg Elementary.

A new, state-of-the-art shelter system is helping Kane County authorities be better prepared during emergency, rescue and response efforts. The shelter, which holds several patient beds, serves like a local MASH tent.

A water main has ruptured in the downtown area of St. Charles backing up traffic while the city works on repairs.

Batavia police are investigating a Tuesday crash that injured two drivers.