$400K in property damages estimated in early-morning house fire in South Elgin

Breaking: Body recovered from Fox River near St. Charles

Kane County agencies have recovered a body from the Fox River Wednesday evening near St. Charles Township, officials said.

Carpentersville man found guilty of 1st-degree murder of 17-year old in drive-by shooting

A Carpentersville man has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the 2023 drive-by shooting death of a 17-year-old in Carpentersville. Two others were shot in the incident, surviving their injuries.

Kane County Chronicle 2025-26 Female Athlete of the Year: St. Charles East’s Addie Schilb

St. Charles East senior Addie Schilb, who was all-conference across three sports, led the girls basketball team to a sectional title and qualified for state in the triple jump, is the 2025-26 Kane County Chronicle Female Athlete of the Year.

Detour posted near Lincoln Park in St. Charles; intersection closed for water main work

A detour has been posted for an intersection near Lincoln Park in St. Charles as construction crews tend to water main work. Will it reopen before the holiday weekend?

Batavia offers cooling center during heat wave

Batavia is offering a temporary cooling center from now through 7 a.m. Saturday, July 4 at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.