Kane County officials are operating an election complaint line during the general primary election on March 17, for voters who may “observe or experience voting problems or irregularities.” Calls are fielded by the sheriff's and state's attorney's offices.

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St. Charles' annual St. Patrick's Day parade has seen all manner of weather over the years. This year's procession was marked by snow and cold temperatures - but still plenty of cheerfulness and green garb amid the snowflakes.

A single-family home in North Aurora that sold for $785,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County in the past week

Geneva's Kautz Road widening and improvement project was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently honor its women members as part of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Marisa Medgyesi most recently served as director of marketing and business development for ECU, where she managed communication and community building.

Around 560 people participated in St. Charles School District 303’s “Fiddle Fest 2026,” an annual tradition, cherished by the community. An orchestra teacher said in addition to bringing the community together, music has significant powers in child development.

Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.

A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.

Marshawn Cocroft's shot near the end of regulation extended Kaneland's season for four more minutes Friday in a Class 3A semifinal against. His 3-pointer at the buzzer of overtime couldn't duplicate the feat as the Knights fell 49-48 to Deerfield.

A Kane County judge told David Hanson, the Batavia chiropractor accused of secretly filming patients, including minors, that his sentence could be hundreds of years in prison if he's found guilty on the current charges.

A retest of water from a well serving Elburn showed no detectable levels of PFAS compounds, the village announced.

Editor’s note: Today marks the second installment of a two-day series about the growing number of women charged with domestic assault.

A 21-year-old woman was killed when police said a semi truck read-ended her vehicle on I-90 near Huntley. The truck driver has been cited and an investigation continues, authorities said.

Every March brings a little madness. As the Kaneland Knights boys basketball team looks to cap an undefeated season at state finals, district officials announced all classes are canceled on Friday.

Three Cook County men charged with weapons offenses will remain in jail until at least their next court date after a motion to deny their pre-trial release was approved, prosecutors said.

The St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade steps off at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14.

The Campton Hills Joint Review Board this week backed a proposed $90 million TIF for 583 acres of the LaFox of Campton Hills project which includes 900 homes. A final vote is still needed. The Geneva Park District and Library board representatives opposed it.

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, stood before some 530 Kane County Democrats at their annual Truman Dinner and urged courage, unity and vision.

The city of St. Charles could undergo a significant transportation and safety upgrade in a section of the downtown recently experiencing surging numbers of commuters and bicyclists.

A sinkhole was discovered in St. Charles Monday afternoon, prompting the city to temporarily close an intersection. Crews have excavated the site and the roadway is once again fully open.

No one was injured in a fire that ignited in a garage in St. Charles on Monday afternoon.

St. Charles will upgrade six intersections identified in the city’s “Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” Project undertakings include roadway alignment improvements, ADA upgrades, and the installation of flashing beacons enabling safer pedestrian crossings.

Play, learn and discover with St. Charles Park District.

Explore this unique boutique store in Batavia dedicated to vintage wares and wonders.

Learn more about the wine festival coming to Batavia.

Bold creative Steve Sherrell is an artist between tradition and progress.

Niche Restaurant, at 14 S. Third St., Geneva, is marking 20 years in business this year.

There is still time to cast your ballot early for the March 17 primary election in Kane County. Find out how and where.

Kane County Board candidates across four districts largely agree on one thing: the federal COVID-19 relief money was never meant to last. But what the county should do next, which programs to keep, which to cut, and how to pay for any of it, is where consensus breaks down

County clerks across northern Illinois are working to make sure voting operations are secure now and on March 17 for the primary election. That includes making sure Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are not showing up at polling places.

Geneva is tracking public interest in its $59.4 million referendum for a new police facility on the March 17 ballot.

An Aurora man has been sentenced by a judge to 105 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder in the 2024 fatal shooting of his former domestic partner, Serhonda Burnett, 46.

A Kane County jury found a Montgomery man guilty of first-degree murder in the shooting death of another man.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a person who died in a crash near Huntley was the driver of a vehicle that caught fire and the only one inside but the person is not yet ID'd.

Four $1,000 scholarships are being offered to St. Charles high schoolers. To win, students must submit an essay discussing issues facing consumers and public power municipalities.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will offer a “Promise or Peril? Annual Spring Bird Count & the Health of Illinois’ Birds” for adults 18 and older as part of its Learn from the Experts series.

Main Street in downtown St. Charles will be closed during the afternoon of Saturday, March 14 for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade. Several other downtown streets will also be closed with parking prohibited.

Nominations are currently being accepting for the “Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026” for the St. Charles School District 303. Last year, the honored class included a champion in women’s health, a pioneer with NASA, a homegrown entrepreneur and a leader in law.

To support kids going through vulnerable moments in their lives, a St. Charles educator has organized for the past three years a 5K charity run to help put the community’s “love in action.”

Dozens of pro-science rallies were planned across the country on Saturday, March 7.

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A St. Charles man is charged with attempted murder after police say he charged at officers with a knife, resulting in officers discharging a Taser and a gun at him Friday night.

The Rising Lights Project, a nonprofit in St. Charles that serves adults with disabilities, is marking its fifth year with a fundraising gala May 9 at the Q Center.

A rural residence in Elburn that sold for $5.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County in the past week.

Three students from Batavia High School have been selected to showcase their artwork in a statewide exhibition featuring the state’s top high school talents. Their selection also paves the way for scholarship opportunities.

An investigation is ongoing following gunfire striking a church and a nearby residence in Aurora early on Sunday morning. Multiple guns were recovered by police at the scene.

An Aurora man has been charged by the Illinois Attorney General with 72 counts related to alleged gunrunning in Kane and DuPage counties, including unlawful sale and delivery.

Worried about certain businesses along the Route 64 corridor in St. Charles not matching the “community’s vision,” one alderperson proposed a moratorium on new car washes, gas stations, self storage facilities, drive-through fast food joints and banks.