• Fox Valley Toastmasters host free event tailored to jobseekers
    Jun 19 2026
    Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, for jobseekers or anyone else wanting to improve their communication skills.
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    2 mins
  • Ribbit-ing stories: Geneva children’s author has book signing for latest in ‘Finn the Frog’ series
    Jun 19 2026
    Geneva children’s author Ron Keres is debuting his latest children’s book, “This Book is Boring!” during a prerelease book signing on June 20 in Geneva. The book is part of the "Finn the Frog" series.
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    3 mins
  • Ecker Center in Elgin hosts free client art show Thursday
    Jun 18 2026
    Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is hosting its Ninth Annual Between the Lines Client Art Show & Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Renner Art Walk, Building C, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.
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    2 mins
  • Geneva junior Bennett Konkey is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year
    Jun 18 2026
    Geneva junior Bennett Konkey, who won the state titles in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the first in school history, is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year.
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    5 mins
  • No active shooter in St. Charles; hotel gunman reports false, police say
    Jun 18 2026
    The St. Charles Police Department said there was no active shooter in the city Thursday, despite social media reports.
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    1 min
  • 6 vie for Kane County circuit judge vacancy
    Jun 18 2026
    Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford is seeking public comment on six applicants for a judge vacancy in the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit.
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    1 min
  • Batavia tenant stole mink coat, mahogany chairs, microwave, mini-fridge from landlord: police report
    Jun 17 2026
    A Batavia landlord reported to police that a tenant he evicted stole $8,420 worth of personal property while moving out, according to a police report.
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    2 mins
  • St. Charles North sophomore Kara Glenn is the Kane County Chronicle girls track and field Athlete of the Year
    Jun 17 2026
    St. Charles North sophomore Kara Glenn, who won individual state titles in the 800- and 1,600-meter runs, as well as anchoring the 4x800 relay to a state meet record, is the Kane County Chronicle girls track and field Athlete of the Year
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    5 mins