Sports Clips Haircuts of Batavia is asking the community to come together to join the fight against pediatric cancer. From Sept. 7-13. the haircutting hotspot is partnering with Cal’s Angels, a non-profit pediatric cancer foundation from St. Charles, to raise funds.

New owners of Lupita's Cucina, 40W222 LaFox Road, Campton Hills, changed the name to Ikal Y Sanse, and updated the menu for more traditional Mexican cuisine.

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will hold the annual Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck Event for community members in September.

The Kane County Cougars are hoping their Pope Leo XIV bobblehead giveaway Thursday will put a couple extra angels in the outfield.

Ken Spears Construction celebrates 50 years of remodeling services in DeKalb.

Authorities said a Woodstock man with multiple prior domestic violence convictions struck a woman in the head with an object early Sunday and has been jailed awaiting trial.

Kane County officials and volunteers will host an expungement clinic in September to help people learn what is required to have certain minor criminal offenses removed from their court records.

An unidentified driver died Tuesday, Aug. 26 after a rollover crash Tuesday in St. Charles Township.

A California man is facing charges for allegedly attempting to scam a Huntley man out of $25,000 with a fraudulent email, police say.

Street closures and parking restrictions will go into effect starting Wednesday, Sept. 3 in downtown Geneva in preparation for the Festival of the Vine Sept. 5-7.

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health will host overdose and suicide awareness event 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at 1845 Grandstand Place, Elgin. The event is free and open to the public.

Elgin Republican Cody Holt announced he’s seeking the nomination for the 33rd state Senate district, a seat currently held by Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has an exciting lineup of events this fall designed to connect, engage, and celebrate our vibrant community, writes the chamber's Shirley Mott.

Tiny N Tall Rescue, Inc., of St. Charles, transferred 49 dogs and counting to Illinois foster homes from overcrowded Harlan County Animal Shelter in Kentucky since May 2025.

The annual show will feature four days of live music with big-name entertainers and local stars.

Don't miss out on opportunities to enjoy great local beer and food without having to leave the parking lot.

This beloved North Aurora microbrewery is thriving.

This senior living community has a staff devoted to the health and comfort of its residents.

A new school year is underway at Geneva District 304. What's new in the district?

The new school year in Geneva District 304 is underway. Here's a look at the first day of school at Western Avenue Elementary.

Column: Sometimes you meet people who are such an inspiration that it takes your breath away. That’s what it’s like when you meet Ken and Terri Mate, writes Kristen Zambo of the Batavia Public Library.

Authorities responded to a domestic disturbance in an Algonquin neighborhood Sunday evening, resulting in a heavy police presence and an arrest, officials said.

Elburn trustees were in general agreement about focusing on education about safety and the state statutes already in place, as opposed to creating another set of local rules for e-bikes and scooters.

Richardson Electronics Ltd., 40W267 Keslinger Road, La Fox will invest more than $8.5 million over the next four years to expand manufacturing of its green energy products, power grid and microwave tubes.

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog will give a “State of Kane County Address” at a breakfast event in September.

Graham's Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream, 302 S. Third St., Geneva, the company is hosting its 35th annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting during Festival of the Vine, Sept. 5-7.

Column: The City of Batavia is once again offering residents the chance to purchase a parkway tree as part of its annual reforestation program, writes Lori Botterman.

St. Charles nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley donated 184 new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in District 303 ahead of the first day of school.

A manhunt is underway in Montgomery after a pregnant woman was stabbed Saturday, police said. Authorities said the man wanted in connection to the stabbing could be armed and dangerous.

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The 15th annual Alley Art Festival will be held Aug. 30 for local Aurora artists to showcase their art pieces.

The Geneva Park District’s Playhouse 38 will hold auditions for residents ages 18 and older for its upcoming production of the comedy play “The One Act Play That Goes Wrong.”

U.S. Rep. Underwood discusses redistricting and Israel-Hamas conflict at DeKalb town hall.

CAROLINE, 101. Third St., Geneva, features a collected, evolving product mix designed to enrich customers lives.

National bestselling author William Hazelgrove will discuss his latest book, “Greed in the Gilded Age: The Brilliant Con of Cassie Chadwick,” at the St. Charles Public Library at 1 p.m. on Sept. 10.

St. Charles resident Amanda Williams rescued Rascal – a miniature pinscher, 15 years, 10 months old, deaf and blind – from a situation where he was not being cared for. Rascal is being fostered and is available for adoption.

A proposed eight-unit duplex development in downtown St. Charles moved closer to approval with a positive recommendation from the city's Plan Commission this week. Units could go for $1.9 million a piece, according to the current proposal.

The Kane County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station on Aug. 18.

The Keep Vets Cool Raffle to aid the Fox River Geneva American Legion Post 75 was held at Whiskey Bend in St. Charles Aug. 21 and raised $16,750 towards a new HVAC system for the post.

The Keep Vets Cool Raffle fundraiser was held Thursday to aid the Fox River Geneva American Legion Post 75 pay about $40,000 for a new HVAC system to replace the current one that's 25 years old.

Enter the time space, a soaring library filled with books with the memories of those have passed and accessed only by specially made watches once passed from father to son – but mostly now in government hands, in a new novel by Hayley Gelfuso.

Batavia police believe there is a connection between a spate of recent car burglaries and a vehicle reported stolen early Thursday morning in the Tanglewood subdivision in Batavia.

The Kane County Health Department is offering two free specialized behavioral health interpreter training to strengthen communication and care for people whose English is a second language.

An Elgin man has been found guilty of kidnapping and violently attacking a woman in March 2023, according to a news release from Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser.

Scott Comperda will be signing his first published children's book, "I Can Invent Great Things, Too!" from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 at Town House Books & Cafe, 105 N. Second Ave., St. Charles.

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will reunite with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event at the brewery on Aug. 27.

Kane County investigators are still working to identify the remains of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a freight train near the Elburn Metra Station on Aug. 18.

Oswego Village President Ryan Kauffman moderated the town hall, which was part of Underwood’s summer town hall series. The congresswoman has three more scheduled over the next week in DeKalb, LaSalle and Bureau counties.

James Moriarty was killed in a confrontation with police. Now his family is suing, but his ex-wife's standing has to be resolved before it moves forward, a judge said.

Geneva alderpersons unanimously approved a $95,000 contract Monday with FGM Architects to create a strategic roadmap to assist the city for a potential new police facility.