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Column: Making soft, stretchy slime or dabbling in crafting Halloween-themed science experiences, there’s always a secret ingredient that instructor Lisa Lombardi brings to the table: Positivity, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the St. Charles Park District

Five City Council seats, one in each ward and all for four-year terms, will be up during the consolidated election on Tuesday, April 6, 2027.

Weekslong overnight construction on Randall and Kirk roads in Kane County begins Monday, expected to take about six to eight weeks, according to the Kane County Division of Transportation.

Tri City Health Partnership is marking 25 years of providing 65,000 medical and dental visits to nearly 13,000 uninsured neighbors with a multi-chamber ribbon-cutting, an open house and a fundraising party

A Burlington man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2010 death of a baby in Aurora, authorities announced Friday. He was the boyfriend of the baby's mother at the time, authorities said.

Kane County Animal Control was notified that a bat found Aug. 16 in the backyard of a home in St. Charles Township tested positive for rabies.

Kane County authorities secured a $1 million federal grant to expand digital forensics technology to investigate and prosecute child exploitation and human trafficking.

A Kane County Sheriff's deputy's AR-15 rifle was stolen in a burglary from his squad vehicle while parked at his house in Aurora, officials announced in a news release on social media.

Girls tennis season is underway. Here are previews of teams from the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

The 2026 boys soccer season start this week. Here are previews of teams from the Kane County Chronicle Area.

What's happening in Batavia? Medicare scam alert, brush collection resumes, emergency preparedness classes.

Kane County Chronicle Area preview capsules for Week 2: Batavia at Rochester, Oswego at Geneva, St. Charles North at South Elgin, St. Charles at Highland Park, and more.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser sent secret emails to poll County Board members about appointing a special prosecutor to investigate complaints that Treasurer Chris Lauzen included a campaign insert with the May 1 tax bills.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office said a suspect was safely taken into custody following an incident where a resident reportedly barricaded themselves inside a residence brandishing a firearm in Kane County.

Column: I’m not sure yet what truth Zero Cut delivers, but it may come to me if I consider other triggers, writes Rick Holinger.

In the wake of news an unvaccinated Kaneland High School student may have spread the potentially fatal measles disease to other students on Aug. 18, the Kane County Health Department announced a second location where people may have been exposed. A Call Center has been set up.

The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office is warning of a scam financially targeting families of incarcerated residents. Anyone receiving suspicious calls are urged to contact authorities immediately.

St. Charles East opened its season with a demonstration of adaptability in a 4-0 win over Oswego on Monday night. Goalkeeper Jason Striegel collected four saves while Colin Harrington tallied his first varsity goal to put the Saints ahead for good.

The Kaneland School District 302 notified parents that a student at Kaneland High School in Maple Park tested positive for measles. It is only the third case in Kane County in the past 25 years. The high school is having an e-Learning day on Aug. 25.

St. Charles Bowl will celebrate 65 years in business on Saturday, Aug. 29, with festivities planned throughout the day, including trivia, prizes and giveaways.

A South Elgin man pleaded guilty to the felony charges of dissemination of child sexual abuse material. The man was caught after he sent a video file depicting a child to an undercover Kane County government computer, authorities said.

Public health officials are searching for people who may have been exposed to a Kane County resident who officially tested positive for measles.

The Kane County Health Department is hosting a free training Aug. 31 on how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone.

The Geneva Fire Department has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in fire and emergency services and continuous improvement in service delivery.

Fox Valley residents are invited to a free public forum on data centers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 at Elgin Community College Siegle Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building E, Elgin.