David Petesch

Fox Valley Opera was formed in late 2023. The group put on its first unofficial show in February of 2024 and officially launched in May 2024.

Brandon Franklin, 18, of the 16900 block of Crane Road, Hazel Crest, is charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder in the March 2023 shooting

A South Elgin man is facing weapons charges after allegedly brandishing a gun inside a St. Charles bar and firing shots outside late Tuesday night.

The City of St. Charles’ annual water quality report confirms that the city’s tap water meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

A new St. Charles Chief of Police is expected to be chosen soon, according to Mayor Clint Hull.

The Geneva Public Library's 2025 Summer Challenge will run through July, offering families a chance to compete for prizes. Community members are invited to a kickoff event at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6 at the library.

Kendall’s Kindness will host third annual charity 5K and donation drive on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Corron Elementary School in South Elgin.

Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser announced on June 4 that no charges will be filed against family member of St. Charles 5-year-old after a fatal accident on May 27, 2025.

CASA Kane County executive director Jim Di Ciaula has been appointed to the organization’s National Leadership Council.

Kane County renters who are behind on payments are invited to apply for assistance from the county's Homeless Prevention Program.

D302 issued the first of $38 million of $140 million of voter-mandated bonds during a May 28 School Board meeting for repairs and renovations at schools throughout the district.

Under the new ordinance, Kratom and hemp product sales will be limited to customers 21 and older, similar to the regulations of cannabis dispensaries.

New St. Charles City Clerk will be appointed in July to fill the role left vacant by clerk-elect's relocation.

Wisconsin painter Karri Jamison received the top honor of the 2025 St. Charles Fine Arts Show.

St. Charles American Legion Post 342 recognized six St. Charles eighth graders for their service to the community with the annual American Legion School Awards in May, 2025.