Six men charged with promoting prostitution across 5 northern Illinois counties denied release pending trial

Six men charged with promoting prostitution across 5 northern Illinois counties denied release pending trial

Six men charged with felony promotion of prostitution following a 15-month investigation into alleged brothels spanning five northern Illinois counties were denied release by a judge Thursday, the Kane County State’s Attorney announced.

Oswego man pleads guilty after police say they found child sex abuse material on laptop at Batavia workplace

A Kane County judge sentenced an Oswego man to ten years in prison this week in exchange for a guilty plea after authorities said they found materials depicting child sexual abuse on a laptop at the man’s Batavia workplace.

Man found dead in Fox River in Elgin

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead and pulled from the Fox River in Elgin early Thursday morning, police said.

National magazine lists Kane County No. 17 in country for business growth, development

Kane County is among the top 20 hotspots in the nation for expanding businesses, according to a leading magazine on global economic development.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil returns Thursday for America 250-themed festival

The Sugar Grove Corn Boil’s annual summer festival takes place July 23 to 26, and this year’s event honors America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic, community-centered event for all ages.