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Brenda Rodgers: The residents of Kane County deserve a fresh voice — someone who will lead the office with ethics, integrity, and transparency. Read Rodgers' full questionnaire here

Neil Khot: There are serious concerns that warrant congressional investigation, including potential ethics violations, failures to comply with court orders, and unconstitutional actions by ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies. Read Khot's full election questionnaire

The St. Charles co-op girls gymnastics team placed third at the Conant Sectional on Monday.

As tensions rise between the Geneva Chamber of commerce and the city over Swedish Days festival funding, the city's new administrator focused on its apparent lack of transparency.

Geneva firefighters responded to a second, unrelated natural gas leak Feb. 9 when a utility contractor struck a line while working at Geneva Commons.

Equipment caught fire at the Suncast Corporation manufacturing facility in Batavia over the weekend – but fire officials said it wasn't the

All lanes of State Street-Illinois Route 38 in Geneva were closed Monday following a natural gas line leak.

An 18-year-old from Geneva died Sunday after an eastbound freight train struck him near the Western Avenue grade crossing in Geneva.

Instead of demolishing a historic St. Charles landmark to build a parking lot, the church that owns the building is now planning to sell it to a Geneva developer who will rehabilitate the structure with help from the city.

Leslie Juby: Building trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement leads to safer neighborhoods and allows scarce resources to remain focused on local crime prevention and investigation. Read Juby's full election questionnaire here

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will hold a 2026 Pot O’Gold Cash Raffle to support the Batavia Chamber Inspire Scholarship Fund.

Following a multiple-vehicle crash near St. Charles East High School, an alderperson is imploring the city to improve the safety of the roadway for students. She said parents are "nervous" for their kids getting safely to school.

More than 116 years after the construction what later became John Gartner’s Eastside Bakery, the surviving structure at 115 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles has received historic landmark status.

Martha Davidson on top priorities for the Kane County Board: Fiscal responsibility, ethics, environmental protection, communication and transparency. Read Davidson's full election questionnaire here

The Lincoln-Way co-op may have headlined the East Aurora Regional Saturday, but several standout wrestlers from local schools also punched their sectional tickets.

St. Charles North took first place in all 11 swimming events to cruise to Saturday's DuKane Conference boys swimming and diving title.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Fox Valley Dental Spa.

Three new recipients received Spirit of St. Charles Awards recently for what Mayor Clint Hull called exemplifying traits like leadership and compassion that tie the community together. Those honored included Lazarus House, for providing shelter and aid to those in need.

The St. Charles Fire Department recently was awarded for its efforts to support U.S. military members.

Ellen Nottke on a top priority for the Kane County Board: Promote economic growth to expand quality job opportunities. We need open and transparent conversation to promote economic stability. Read Nottke's full election questionnaire here

Anthony Catella: The best way to raise new revenue is to cut tax rates. I will not ask voters to vote for the giveaway of their own money. I will not vote for any tax increases whatsoever and absolutely NO increase in the motor fuel tax. Read Catella's full questionnaire here

Ryan Deniz: I support an amendment to require local sheriffs to honor ICE detainers and coordinate transfers specifically for individuals who have been convicted of or are currently charged with, “forcible felonies” (like robbery, aggravated battery, or sexual assault).

Nicolas Jimenez: My first priority is ensuring housing stability and affordability, using every tool the county has from zoning and land trusts to partnerships and tenant protections to prevent displacement. Read his full election questionnaire here

Geneva High School social studies teacher Lucas Rojas was the lone Illinois recipient of a $5,0000 Teaching America250 Awards grant.

Evan Blankenship's dunk put the dagger on a 15-0 run to end the game, leading Batavia to a 62-43 victory over Geneva to snap a four-game losing streak in the rivalry series.