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State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, said this week he’ll seek a fifth term in the 35th District, and if reelected would fight against Democrat-led immigration policies including sanctuary cities and laws that prevent police from assisting federal immigration agents.
The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies with millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.
Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.
Kane County residents should be wary of scams circulating recently in which victims reportedly receive phone calls notifying them of a missed jury duty summons or a warrant for their arrest. Those aren’t real calls, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office announced this week.
St. Charles had 47 applicants for police chief and are down to two finalists but could decide to reopen the search.
St. Charles' Unwind Wednesday concert series adds two new shows from 6-8:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 13, 2025, on the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.
Three people were injured after an SUV collided with a Kaneland School District 302 school bus in Sugar Grove Wednesday, authorities said. “The village has been seeking approval to implement safety improvements for drivers,” Sugar Grove officials said of the intersection.
Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.
From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:
Eager shoppers began lining up at 6 a.m. Wednesday outside the new Whole Foods Market in downtown St. Charles, ahead of the store’s grand opening ceremony. By 8:30 a.m., a line of nearly 200 people stretched from the grocer’s front door at 300 S. Second St.
A Schaumburg man faces attempted murder charges after authorities say he admitted to shooting three people inside a Kane County home.
St. Charles finance director Bill Hannah said St. Charles residents pay less in grocery taxes than out-of-town shoppers, citing data the city collected through artificial intelligence on foot traffic.
Several Kane County municipalities have free cooling centers open this week, offering a reprieve for those out and about during the heat wave.
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will reunite with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event on Wednesday to support programs and projects along the Fox River.
Sycamore 2-year-old Oliver Olinger’s life looks a lot different now than it did this time last year, his mom Sami Olinger said. Not only did he get a police escort Sunday among some of his favorite vehicles to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum, but he's also cancer free.