The Batavia Lions Club will host its ninth annual underwear collection party this month to benefit Batavia United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program.

A single-family home in Geneva that sold for $1.68 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County during the past week.

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A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

The death of college student Anna Schneider of Sleepy Hollow was reclassified as a homicide three years ago. Her parents say they haven't seen justice.

The St. Charles Writers Group’s next session will feature guest speaker Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte.

The intertwined components strengthening Batavia’s community ties were highlighted during the 2025 State of the Community address. Common themes for the “City of Energy” were growth and expanding resources.

With the holiday shopping season approaching, Oswego-based environmental Diane Osgood, will talk about how consumers can use their purchasing power to reduce waste and support the environment.

The Kane County Clerk’s Office received three objections to nominating petitions for Republican candidates for precinct committeepersons in the March 17, 2026 primary, County Clerk Jack Cunningham said.