Storms slam Kane County, Route 38 in Geneva shut down by flooding; 2 more rounds on way

Driver flown with serious injuries after Geneva crash

A 30-year-old Bloomingdale man was flown to a hospital Wednesday with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash in Geneva, authorities said.

St. Charles firefighters stop deck fire from spreading to home

A fire igniting a third-floor deck was extinguished by firefighters before it could spread to the rest of a home in St. Charles on Tuesday

Multiple buildings evacuated due to natural gas leak in South Elgin

Two buildings were evacuated and a roadway was temporarily shut down Tuesday in South Elgin due to a natural gas leak, authorities said.

Kane County Sheriff’s Office spent $12M over budget over last 4 years; SAFE-T Act cited

Kane County officials say they are concerned about the Sheriff’s Office’s budget overruns, which total about $12 million since the 2023 fiscal year. The SAFE-T Act has been cited as a main reason.

2 Aurora men shot at Fourth of July gathering; police searching for shooter

Two Aurora men survived being shot on the Fourth of July. The incident has launched a police investigation and search for the shooter. Police are asking the public for any helpful information identifying the shooter.