The city of St. Charles issued a Holiday Homecoming Parade Traffic Advisory to ensure everyone stays safe during the festivities. Here’s how the roadways and parking will be impacted.

Despite 27 points from Burlington Central's Patrick Magan, Sycamore recorded 15 assists and four players, including Josiah Mitchell and Marcus Johnson, reached double figures as the Spartans beat the Rockets 62-56 at the Strombom Tournament on Friday evening.

Dane Turner set the pace on defense, picking up five steals while Geneva's defense allowed a single point in the first half in a 39-22 victory over St. Francis to win the Bob Schick Thanksgiving Tournament.

An Elgin man, arrested in Woodstock with an Algonquin woman, is accused of possessing possession with intent to deliver cocaine, a Class X felony, according to a criminal complaint.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office, Be SMART and the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva will host presentations Dec. 12 offering tips about safe gun storage.

Geneva alderpersons on Monday are expected to reach a consensus on ballot initiatives that could put proposals for a new police station and a home rule municipal classification in the hands of future voters.

The DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation will host its annual breakfast Dec. 2 for the community to learn more about regional economic trends. Event highlights include a chat with NIU, Kishwaukee and Waubonsee college presidents.

Fox Valley Hands of Hope in Geneva established two wind phones – one for adults and one for children, a concept where grieving people can talk to their lost loved ones.

The Kane County Board has again refused to fill the District 2 vacancy.