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State Farm will partner with The Salvation Army to launch a nationwide virtual back–to–school drive to provide families in need with essential supplies for the upcoming school year.

St. Charles will get the Liberty Elm in honor of the nation's 250th and five Revolutionary War veterans buried in Kane County – after months of the County Board's refusing to support a proposal championed by Board Chair Corinne Pierog.

The death of a woman who was hit by car in her driveway in Campton Hills during a "disturbance" at the residence has been ruled accidental, and no charges will be filed, authorities said.

Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle girls soccer All-Area team

St. Charles East sophomore Mya Leon, who scored a school-record 47 goals and added 16 assists to lead the team to an undefeated regular season, is the Kane County Chronicle girls soccer Player of the Year.

Several Kane County organizations are planning a rally at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles Saturday to protest past ICE activity there, including the detention of someone documenting their actions.

Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, for jobseekers or anyone else wanting to improve their communication skills.

Geneva children’s author Ron Keres is debuting his latest children’s book, “This Book is Boring!” during a prerelease book signing on June 20 in Geneva. The book is part of the "Finn the Frog" series.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is hosting its Ninth Annual Between the Lines Client Art Show & Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Renner Art Walk, Building C, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Geneva junior Bennett Konkey, who won the state titles in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the first in school history, is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year.

The St. Charles Police Department said there was no active shooter in the city Thursday, despite social media reports.

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is seeking public comment on six applicants for a judge vacancy in the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit.

A Batavia landlord reported to police that a tenant he evicted stole $8,420 worth of personal property while moving out, according to a police report.

St. Charles North sophomore Kara Glenn, who won individual state titles in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs, as well as anchoring the 4x800 relay to a state meet record, is the Kane County Chronicle girls track and field Athlete of the Year

Geneva Lutheran Church's annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast is at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at 301 S. Third St., Geneva, during the Swedish Days festival.

A car repair shop in Batavia was tired of having its shed broken into – so they drilled holes into the old tires stored there, according to a police report.

The city of St. Charles submitted a letter to Gov. JB Pritzker opposing the BUILD Plan for its streamlining of multi-family housing on single-family zoned properties and diminishing of local authority. This is while the city is at a 16-year low in affordable housing options

Traffic is expected to be backed-up in Batavia on June 16-17 as road crews work on asphalt restoration on a popular thoroughfare.

The St. Charles Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area around the Charlestowne Mall as a multi-agency safety training exercise is underway.

The Batavia Woman’s Club recently awarded summer STEAM scholarships to more than a dozen Batavia middle school students.

The FBI and Aurora police are seeking potential victims or anyone with information on Michael Herbert, a now-former board member of Aurora Christian Schools charged with several felonies related to alleged sex abuse of minors.

You wouldn’t think that a sign could save a life, but apparently it can. So the Kane County Health Department is promoting the display of these 911 Lifeline signs to encourage people in crisis to call.

Column: When power outages occur, Batavia Electric crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service, writes Lori Botterman of the City of Batavia.

Column: School’s out and there’s fun to be had at STC Underground with several new programs and returning favorites. Programs are geared to 11- to 19-year-olds, writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

Traffic is expected to back up in the area west of Geneva starting June 17 as workers reconstruct a railroad crossing along a busy roadway.