Joey Weslo

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

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.

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.

After trying for almost two years to purchase part of Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for expanding Kennedy Road, the city of Yorkville is reaching for another club in its bag – eminent domain.

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 city of St. Charles said 2025 represented a year of healthy occupancy rates among the storefronts and businesses in the downtown area. The city is focusing on 11 vacant storefronts going into the next year.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Yorkville Flower Shop debuted its renovated, award-winning floral shop during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The business has served the community for 25 years.

Authorities have identified a 27-year-old man fatally shot by Aurora police during a reported battery after authorities said he was armed with a knife. The police shooting is under investigation by the Kane County State's Attorney's Office.

With residents calling piled-up leaves an “eyesore,” St. Charles says they'll have to wait even longer for leaf pickup - possibly until spring. A series of weather-related delays have left fall leaves until winter.

Several farm animals were killed after a barn erupted in flames in the Hampshire area on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

The Kane County forest preserve district was awarded a $600,000 grant as part of a $2M project to build an elevated wildlife observation overlook at Muirhead Springs Forest Preserve.

The city had previously received a loan of $139.2 million, but it turned out to be far less that what the city needed to cover the project as prices grew due to contracting issues.

With $40,000 coming towards the pockets of the Whispering Meadows Homeowners Association for reimbursed maintenance costs, a 20-year ordeal in Yorkville is coming to a close. Overall, the city has received $1.56 million in settlements from the developers.

Despite the urging of some residents and similar action by nearby towns, St. Charles' mayor said an ordinance to restrict ICE activity would be unenforceable and instill a false sense of security.

Voters will decide on the March 17 primary ballot whether to grant the district's request for issuing $275 million in bonds to build new schools and expanded facilities to meet the demands of the district’s growing population.