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It’s not often workers’ jobs are saved once their company lists imminent layoffs on the WARN Act report. But when 86 workers were listed by Microplastics Inc. in St. Charles, a last-minute reprieve for “a majority” of them is exactly what happened.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is accepting entry forms for the 2026 St. Charles St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Geneva residents interested in learning more about the city’s $59.4 million public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot are invited to attend a series of open houses in February.

Continuing the resurgence of East Dundee, an office building in the heart of the downtown just sold for $1.5 million. A restaurant space in nearby West Dundee is on the market.

Marmion Academy will welcome as many as 80 freshman and sophomore girls this fall, as the nearly-century old boys-only high school is now co-ed.

Batavia senior Ali Thomas, who averaged 17 points a game to lead the Bulldogs to wins over Glenbard North and Lake Park, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Flock to the Rock 2026

Column: With the new year, businesses and organizations are already embracing fresh opportunities to connect, give back, and grow together, writes Shirley Mott of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.

The Wheaton co-op took second as a team while Geneva's Reese Lackey won the beam Wednesday at the DuKane Conference girls gymnastics meet.

The Wheaton co-op took second as a team while Geneva's Reese Lackey won the beam Wednesday at the DuKane Conference girls gymnastics meet.

A St. Charles resident suffered injuries and was hospitalized after becoming trapped on the upper floor of a house during a fire late Tuesday, authorities said.

In an unheard-of display of public admonishment, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce board treasurer warned the City Council this week that its festivals were at risk without a financial commitment from the city.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Prevent frozen pipes, learn about internet safety, donate to a prom giveaway, writes Lori Botterman.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office did not violate Illinois law after two men facing local criminal charges were taken into federal custody by immigration agents, contrary to a state report recently published that alleged otherwise, State's Attorney Jamie Mosser announced.

The night didn’t start too well for Burlington Central, turning the ball over on its first three possessions against McHenry. Pretty much everything went the Rockets’ way after that, though. Central caught up and steadily pulled away for a 59-42 Fox Valley Conference win.

A 39-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was shot in the early morning hours Tuesday in Aurora, authorities said.

Batavia’s Tin Shop stood for 135 years, but it took only a couple of days for the historical building to become a pile of rubble.

Around 2,000 protesters gathered in South Elgin to protest what they called the 'murder' of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Several politicians joined the protesters calling for accountability and justice.

Four-year Geneva program members Bella DiGiovanni, Annie Fellinger, Lackey and captain Gabrielle Otero-Fisher shared the spotlight for their final home meet. Soon, Reese Lackey hopes to share the spotlight with her teammates as she strives for her fourth state meet appearance.

With the grand opening scheduled for spring, the $22 million Fox Haven Square development in St. Charles is quickly transforming from long-imagined to fully realized as a destination for dining and entertainment.

Two people in Aurora have been left without a home after a fire over the weekend left their residence uninhabitable. In the aftermath of the blaze, one person sustained minor injuries and was taken for a medical evaluation and one firefighter was evaluated at the scene.

The Kane County Health Department will host a free public webinar, “What Families Need to Know About Lead Poisoning,” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.

The Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation is seeking more than 100 volunteers for its all-day heart screening at Geneva High School on March 10.

Geneva Public Works crews are scheduled to repair a water main in early February near Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.

Using some stout defense and good shooting, Batavia won its ninth game out of its last 10 with a 55-37 victory over Hinsdale Central to end out the 32nd annual Jim & Sylvia Roberts Night of Hoops.