Kane County Chronicle
With lines of customers frequently wrapping around their buildings, the incoming “7 Brew” coffee and energy drink hotspot should continue the revitalization of the former St. Charles Mall property. City alderpersons said its nice to see the area taking off.

Column: "It’s understandable that a term like mindfulness might seem confusing – especially when we know how crowded, noisy and not always congenial the mind can be," writes Joan Budilovsky.

2 Aurora men charged with felonies following gunfire; tracked down with ShotSpotter, license readers
Two men from Aurora face several felony charges after a gunfire incident in Aurora leading to a police investigation. There are no reported injuries.

St. Charles residents have indicated they prefer the former police station become a public space, while developers have pushed to build luxury housing, a hotel and other commercial uses.

K. Hollis Jewelers will celebrate its 21 years in business with a day-long event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the store, 2030 W. Main St., Batavia.

The St. Charles Park District's Flashlight Egg Hunt is Friday, April 3 at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.

Here are the 2025-26 All-Interstate 8 Conference boys bowlers from the winter season.

The Aurora Fire Department responded to two separate large garage fires on the same day.

A single-family residence located at 618 Pine Street in Sugar Grove has a new owner since March 20.


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