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Matt Welch put up 19 points and 14 rebounds to lead Glenbard North to a 53-48 victory to snap Geneva's 18-game winning streak in DuKane Conference play.

A review by the Kane County State’s Attorney into the officer-involved death of a 39-year-old Batavia man concluded the actions by the Batavia Police and the Kane County Sheriffs was “justified and within the law.”

A developer is eyeing the construction of 12 to 15 buildings – including shops, restaurants and a possible hotel – at the site of the demolished Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles.

A group of preservationists are making a last-ditch effort to convince the Geneva City Council not to approve demolish request for the circa 1840s blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St.

Flash, the wandering husky rescued from a frigid pond in St. Charles Township last month has found his forever home in Woodstock.

Community members lined Main Street in downtown St. Charles on Saturday with a message they argued city officials are failing to hear: That ICE is not welcome in the community.

Traffic was reduced to one lane near downtown Main Street in St. Charles over the weekend as the city repaired a water main break. Here’s what continues to be closed.

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery and because of early detection, it did not spread.

When healthy, Vinnie Testa is really special. The Marmion senior, who hadn’t competed since the first week of the season, won all six of his matches during the Don Flavin Invitational on Dec. 29-30, helping the defending Class 3A state champions prevail with six dual team wins.

The city of Batavia is taking the next step in an ongoing plan to address pedestrian safety on Randall Road and Main Street.

The Kane County Board is accepting applicants for a District 9 vacancy that resulted from the recent resignation of Gary Daugherty.

A split vote by the Village Board resulted in Elburn’s decision not to hire an economic development coordinator during this fiscal year.

Column: When you’re in the zone, you know it. It may be fleeting, but when it’s there, it’s as clear as a sunny day, writes Joan Budilovsky.

Fremd outscored St. Charles East 11-4 in overtime to pull out a hard-fought 57-50 nonconference victory. Brooklyn Schlib scored 23 for the Saints.

The St. Charles Arts Council’s first exhibition of the new year will be a Legacy International show.

Police said a Geneva man sat at an Elburn traffic light for at least 30 minutes before he was charged with DUI.

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is hosting a free event, Polar-Palooza Jan. 17.

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

St. Charles East had eight of its 10 victories of the night secure bonus points, helping secure a 56-16 victory over Batavia to remain undefeated in conference duals.

More than 300 volunteers assisted 96 residents at the Marklund Hyde Center campus near Geneva for the annual Christmas Eve gift opening.

Firefighters rescued an Aurora woman trapped inside her apartment during a fire on New Year’s Day; a dog was also rescued.

An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.

While statewide litigation plays its hand, the city of St. Charles is once again deferring the enforcement of a push tax on video gaming.

Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.

St. Charles North girls basketball won its first game under head coach Grant Oler. That, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.