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City of Batavia to launch bike safety educational campaign

The city of Batavia and Batavia Police Department are launching a bike safety educational campaign to help residents understand local e-mobility ordinances.

Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for season

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the opening of the 2026 class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops.

St. Charles woman conquers breast cancer, now fights brain cancer

St. Charles resident Michelle Wilcox had already beaten breast cancer when she got a diagnosis of leptomeningeal disease, a rare aggressive form of metastatic cancer that spreads to the cerebrospinal fluid, affecting the lining of the brain and spinal cord.

Kara Glenn wins three state titles, leads St. Charles North to fourth-place finish at state meet

St. Charles North's Kara Glenn finished the IHSA girls track and field meet with three state titles, which included anchoring the 4x800-meter relay to a Class 3A state meet record, St. Francis' 4x800 team won the Class 2A title, and ACC's Cecilia Hilby won the Class 2A 800 title.

Kane County offices close for Memorial Day

Kane County government offices are closed in observance for Memorial Day May 25.