Batavia tenant stole mink coat, mahogany chairs, microwave, mini-fridge from landlord: police report

600 Batavia residents lose power after driver slams into electric utility box, minutes after earlier crash

A vehicle crashed into an electric utility box in Batavia causing a widespread hour-long power outage affecting around 600 customers. Police say the driver was also involved in an earlier two-vehicle crash.

Official detour posted as Scott Road in Kane County remains closed for a couple more weeks

As Scott Road in Kane County remains closed for storm repairs for a couple more weeks, an official detour has been posted to help drivers avoid the construction zone. The damaged area is west of Sugar Grove.

Two people shot in Aurora, police say Waldo Middle School also struck by gunfire, though nobody inside

After two people were shot in Aurora’s near east side on July 11, police are asking anyone with information that could aid an ongoing investigation to contact the department. Investigators also determined that Waldo Middle School was struck by gunfire, though no one was inside

Kane County groups organize Good Trouble days, part of nationwide action

Residents across the Fox Valley are invited to participate in Good Trouble activities during Good Trouble Lives On, a four-day series of community events July 16-19 celebrating the life and legacy of Congressman John Lewis through civic engagement, education, service.

Freight train stopped on tracks in downtown Geneva due to ‘mechanical problems’ Tuesday night

Developing: A Union Pacific freight train has been stopped on the tracks at the Geneva Third Street Metra Station for hours Tuesday night due to “mechanical problems,” a UP spokesperson said shortly after 10 p.m.