The nominees for Kaneland District 302's nominees for Kane County 2026 Educator of the Year Awards have been named. Here's how you can help them win.

After a season of clutch football plays, Brett Breggren came through with the winning putback as Batavia knocked off York on Friday, 37-36.

It’s still the holiday season, but Burlington Central wasn’t in the mood for giving Friday morning at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic. The Rockets had nine steals in the first half against Schaumburg, three alone in the second quarter by junior guard Cedric Ceniza, in a win.

Several vehicles at a semi-truck parking lot in East Dundee caught fire on Friday after a running semi was left unattended, authorities said.

Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser is among 11 applicants to fill a judgeship that will vacant when Circuit Judge Kevin Busch retires on Jan. 29.

Three women were shot in Aurora on Christmas night, authorities said, The shooting remains under investigation by the Aurora Police Department.

The long-range facility plan is broken down into three phases: facility condition assessment, educational alignment and long-range facility planning.

An Aurora home was heavily damaged by fire on Christmas Day, authorities said. "Structure fires tend to spike during the winter months, so it’s a good time for everyone to check their smoke alarms and stay alert," Fire Chief Kevin Nickel said.

Three people were hospitalized following a vehicle crash near Pingree Grove in Kane County on Christmas Eve.

Batavia High School announced that 83 students from the graduating class of 2026 were designated as Illinois State Scholars.

A Batavia man will remain behind bars while he awaits trial on a first-degree murder charge alleging he killed his wife.

The BoDeans will perform Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

The St. Charles Fire Department is again testing hydrant flow in the city on the morning of Dec. 26. For a short period of time, residential water may turn a little rusty. Here's what you need to know.

The Illinois Association of County Auditors honored Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman with the 2025 Auditor of the Year Award.

Police said a driver might have experienced a medical issue before crashing his car into Rosati’s Pizza in Batavia, injuring two employees and causing severe damage to the building.

A Batavia man was taken into custody and charged with murder after telling dispatchers that he had just killed his wife, according to police.

Following the death of a 30-year-old man after a confrontation with police, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser found “no wrongdoing on the part of the Aurora police officers involved in the incident.”

Naperville North knocked off previously undefeated Geneva 56-45 on Tuesday to advance to Friday's Hinkle Holiday Classic championship game.

Three congressional candidates vying to serve different parts of the Northwest or West suburbs will find out early next month if they’ll appear on March 2026 primary ballots or be booted.

A Berwyn man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for participating in a burglary ring that targeted video gambling businesses in the suburbs and downstate.

An Aurora man faces 32 felony charges following an investigation by the Aurora Police Department into materials allegedly depicting child sexual abuse, according to police.

The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a specific function in the plant world.

The legacy of Schaefer Greenhouses lives on and grows after a century of business.

Visit Downtown Batavia for an array of shops, restaurants, entertainment and more!

These breweries and eateries are serving up some of the tastiest concoctions in Kane County.

A registered dietician supports the necessity of a healthy digestive biome.

The Kane County Health Department is promoting a video campaign to encourage people to carry naloxone with them during the holidays, as it is a vulnerable time for those struggling with substance abuse.

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for Dec. 14-20, read aloud for you

United Methodist Church of Geneva will host a candlelit Advent Spiral Walk Sunday as a way for participants to slow down and reflect during the holidays.

A national publication, Food Bank News, named Northern Illinois Food Bank CEO Julie Yurko was named 2025 Food Bank Leader of the Year.

A single-family home in Batavia that sold for $1.88 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County over the past week

Michelle DeMarco of Geneva built a business based on her love of Christmas and the art of holiday decorating.

Dancers from Fox Valley Ballet, who performed in "The Nutcracker" at Batavia Fine Arts Centre, visited children in the hospital to brighten their day.

A single-family home in Geneva that sold for $635,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Kane County in the past week.

Sugar Grove takes first place in annual Kane County Water Association taste test, Batavia comes in second, Aurora third.

Nathan Palmer sank a go-ahead free throw with 1.7 seconds left in double OT, closing out a 22-point effort to lead Geneva to a victory in a 55-53 thriller over Batavia.

The St. Charles East girls basketball team knocked off St. Charles North, 38-33. The St. Charles North boys picked up a 60-46 win over St. Charles East after scoring the first 20 points.

Keira McCann put up 14 points and five assists on offense, while the Geneva defense didn't allow a basket for over 14 minutes to help get a 42-30 victory over Batavia.

The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied a third request Tuesday from developer Shodeen to demolish a circa-1840 former blacksmith shop after a 90-minute public hearing. Some commissioners accused Shodeen of turning the property into an eyesore.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a “Winter Solstice Mindful Movement” program for community members to end the year on a calming note.

Geneva senior striker Caleb Kelly, who scored 23 goals and added seven assists for the 16-win team, is the Kane County Chronicle boys soccer Player of the Year.

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, was named Legislator of the Year, the first such award from the Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association.

Christmas Wizards will pay homage to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a holiday concert Dec. 20 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Aurora Christian senior Jacob Baumann, who surpassed the 1,000 career point mark in a win over Chicago Christian, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser was elected to lead the Illinois State’s Attorneys Association at its winter conference in Oak Brook this month, according to a news release.

An Elgin woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the starvation and torture of a child in her care. "In my many years as a prosecutor, this is one of the most disturbing cases I have encountered," Assistant State’s Attorney Lori Schmidt said.

Marshawn Cocroft and Kaneland took full advantage of taking trips to the free-throw line, with the senior making nine of the team's 18 points from the charity stripe to secure a 66-50 victory over Marmion.

Current Campton Hills officer Douglas Kucik pleaded not guilty to felony charges related to illegal gun sales in a court appearance this month. Three others charged, two former officers and a former chief, also appeared in court.

The new law creating the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority is drawing mixed reviews from suburban lawmakers along party lines.

Whether it is on the football field, basketball/volleyball court, baseball/softball diamond, or in any other sport, Batavia and Geneva are the fiercest of rivals. However, the two schools have joined forces to form the Fox River Classic, a 16-team girls basketball tournament.