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Senior Cooper Mellican scored nine of his game-high 26 points in the third quarter, then tallied the first six points of the fourth quarter as St. Charles North defeated St. Charles East 56-45 to give coach Tom Poulin his 300th career win Friday night.

VSW, a group that provide opportunities for people with disabilities, is hosting an all-inclusive vendor fair from Saturday, Feb. 7.

After a hit-and-run traffic crash in Batavia on Feb. 6, the police are asking the public for help locating the suspect.

Chris Lauzen: I am committed to managing Kane County’s investments carefully and responsibly to maximize returns while protecting principal and adequate liquidity. Read Lauzen's full election questionnaire here

Junaid Ahmed on local issues that would guide work in Congress: Rising housing costs, underfunded schools, and the real economic pressure facing immigrant and working-class families. Read Ahmed's full questionnaire here

Dan Tully: My Trump Accountability Plan will ensure that we protect the institutional mechanisms necessary to pursue those solutions. As such, the top three legislative priorities are to enact the policies under each of the three Articles in my Trump Accountability Plan

Mark Rice on top priorities for the district: Restore and strengthen the middle class, Crackdown on government waste and corruption, Apply a “liberty litmus” test to legislation and policy. Read Rice's full election questionnaire here

Yasmeen Bankole: Our rail infrastructure has lagged behind that of other advanced nations. It’s time to treat passenger rail not as an afterthought, but as a vital government service. Read Bankole's full election questionnaire here

Sanjyot Dunung: If elected, my top three legislative priorities in my first year in the U.S. House will focus on restoring affordability, strengthening economic security, and defending our democracy through competent, responsible governance

Marmion used eight bonus-point victories to secure a 46-23 victory over Mount Carmel, while Montini rebounded from a 13-point deficit to take home a 35-27 victory over Marist to each secure a spot at the dual team state meet.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

St. Charles East sophomore Brooklyn Schilb scored her 1,000th career point, but Lake Park edged the Saints 33-28 to clinch at least a share of the DuKane Conference title.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Freshman Payton Han was second in the all-around, leading St. Charles Co-op to the Fremd Regional title on Thursday.

Ricky Rivard: I will fight for real property tax relief by fixing our school funding system, ending the over-reliance on local property taxes and pushing the state to meet its obligation to fund education. Read Rivard's full election questionnaire here

A daycare teacher is facing charges after St. Charles police said she gave chewable laxatives to three children in her care, each 2 years old or younger.

Kaneland boys basketball senior Marshawn Cocroft, who surpassed 2,000 points in his career and helped the team stay undefeated on the season, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County February Cutest Pet

St. Charles police are going in on March 8 at Ferson Creek Park and Kendall officers take the plunge on March 1 at Silver Springs.

Salvador Rodriguez: I will not cooperate with ICE in immigration enforcement. Public safety depends on trust, and I will protect the rights of all residents under Illinois law. Read Rodriguez's full election questionnaire here

Scott Johansen: I began attending Kane County Board and Finance meetings in the past couple of years. I have seen poor communication practices between the Treasurer and the Kane County Board. I believe I can improve that immediately. Read Johansen's full questionnaire here

Penny Wegman: My top three priorities are increasing transparency, modernizing the Treasurer’s office, and improving efficiency. Read Wegman's full election questionnaire here

Connie Cain: The Treasurer’s Office is currently functional and meeting basic service needs, but there are clear deficiencies in several areas that need fresh leadership to address effectively. Read Cain's full election questionnaire here

Authorities have identified the 52-year-old man who was found dead in a creek near West Dundee after his family had reported him missing weeks before.

Amy Johnson on the SAFE-T-Act: I would also support continued evaluation of outcomes using data, particularly regarding public safety, court appearance rates, and victim impact, so adjustments are based on evidence. Read Johnson's full questionnaire here