Kane County Chronicle - Shaw Local

Six years after Elburn officials enacted an ordinance to allow a cannabis dispensary in the village, one has been approved to set up shop.

Two civil lawsuits from women identified as Jane Doe have been filed against a Batavia chiropractor who is facing criminal charges that he secretly filmed patients while they were naked, according to the court filings.

An Elgin man was charged Thursday after authorities said his SUV crashed in a corn field east of Sycamore and when they responded to the crash, he drank out of an open tequila bottle in front of sheriff’s deputies.

Three businesses specializing in locally-made products are being celebrated by the St. Charles Business Alliance. They all have been mainstays of the community for more than 50 years.

After being named in a sexual abuse lawsuit, Geneva's Chapelstreet Church leaders addressed the suit in a letter to members and a video, saying their top concern was for "anyone who may have been harmed" but denying church involvement.

The St. Charles Business Alliance has announced who will be the Community Guest of Honor for the Electric Christmas Parade’s 25th anniversary.

Marissa Kirch was a barista at the former All Chocolate Kitchen in Geneva. Now she owns it and has renamed it Coffee, Cones & Cabernet after the All Chocolate proprietors retired.

The Kane County Law Library will partner with the 16th Judicial Circuit to host the 22nd annual Family Reading Night with the Judges for children in second grade or younger.

An ad hoc committee made up of Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog, and Democrats Deborah Allen, Mo Iqbal and Myrna Molina, are scheduled to interview four hopefuls in a closed session at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, then will vote in open session to recommend one of them.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Stitched by Stephanie.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented several members with awards at its annual dinner recently at Riverside Receptions in Geneva.

The next Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners meeting will feature a winter tree identification presentation by botanist, teacher, and photographer Jack Shouba.

An armed robber is still on the lam after holding up US Bank in St. Charles on Nov. 8, police said.

The jazz trio will perform music from the “A Charlie Brown Christmas” soundtrack.

As Parent Petroleum gears up for a new 6,000 square foot office building in St. Charles, the city took a moment to acknowledge the business’ four decades of contribution to the community.

As Parent Petroleum gears up for a new 6,000 square foot office building in St. Charles, the city took a moment to acknowledge the business’ four decades of contribution to the community.

Check out this nostalgia-filled diners in Batavia, Geneva, Elgin and more Kane County communities.

Kane County Circuit Judge John Barsanti set Jan. 7, 2026 as a new date either for a plea or a trial for an elderly man accused of sexually assaulting minors.

After losing in court last month over the condition of a circa-1840 stone blacksmith shop in Geneva, developer Shodeen has filed its third request to raze the structure, according to records obtained by Shaw Local News Network.

After losing in court last month over the condition of a circa-1840 stone blacksmith shop in Geneva, developer Shodeen has filed its third request to raze the structure, according to records obtained by Shaw Local News Network.

St. Charles District 303 is honoring four recipients of the “Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 Award,” including a champion in women’s health, a pioneer with NASA, a homegrown entrepreneur and a leader In law.

Just a few months before Scout Troop 13 celebrates its 100 year anniversary of dedicated service to the residents of St. Charles, its members have another reason to celebrate. The troop was presented with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award.”

Batavia junior Avery Hacker ran her best race ever to take second at the Class 3A state cross country meet while Kaneland sophomore Carson Kaiser took third in the Class 2A boys race to lead area medalists.

The St. Charles Business Alliance has extended the application deadline to Nov. 12 for the annual Electric Christmas Parade.

St. Charles North won its home sectional with 312 points while West Chicago was second with 280 points. Tess Stavropoulos won the 100 and 200 free for the North Stars.