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Police said a Geneva man sat at an Elburn traffic light for at least 30 minutes before he was charged with DUI.

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is hosting a free event, Polar-Palooza Jan. 17.

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

St. Charles East had eight of its 10 victories of the night secure bonus points, helping secure a 56-16 victory over Batavia to remain undefeated in conference duals.

More than 300 volunteers assisted 96 residents at the Marklund Hyde Center campus near Geneva for the annual Christmas Eve gift opening.

Firefighters rescued an Aurora woman trapped inside her apartment during a fire on New Year’s Day; a dog was also rescued.

An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.

While statewide litigation plays its hand, the city of St. Charles is once again deferring the enforcement of a push tax on video gaming.

Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.

St. Charles North girls basketball won its first game under head coach Grant Oler. That, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham recently was awarded a Commitment to Service Award by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone IV for public service commitment and dedication.

The 2025-2026 girls basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

A group of St. Charles residents said they plan to ask the City Council on Monday to declare city-owned property off limits to federal immigration enforcement agents.

A new version of bingo – Gilmore Girls Bingo – involves visiting local retailers and restaurants in Geneva to get their bingo squares checked off for a chance to win raffle prizes.

The Batavia Lions Club will host its ninth annual underwear collection party this month to benefit Batavia United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program.

The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said their spirit lives on in her zero-waste market with eco-friendly products.

A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

The St. Charles North girls swimming team placed second in the state meet behind Stevenson on Saturday.

The St. Charles Writers Group’s next session will feature guest speaker Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte.

The intertwined components strengthening Batavia’s community ties were highlighted during the 2025 State of the Community address. Common themes for the “City of Energy” were growth and expanding resources.

The Kane County Clerk’s Office received three objections to nominating petitions for Republican candidates for precinct committeepersons in the March 17, 2026 primary, County Clerk Jack Cunningham said.

Rosary sophomore Paige Kowal swam the fastest times in the 200 and 500-yard freestyles in Friday’s preliminaries to lead Kane County-area swimmers into Saturday’s IHSA state finals at the FMC Natatorium in Westmont.

Plumes of black smoke could be seen wafting through the air Friday afternoon from a car fire in front of the parking lot of Sycamore Speedway.

The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect authorities believe was involved in a Nov. 8 armed bank robbery at U.S. Bank in St. Charles.