St. Charles North girls basketball won its first game under head coach Grant Oler. That, plus more girls basketball and boys bowling results in Monday's Kane County Chronicle sports roundup.

Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham recently was awarded a Commitment to Service Award by the Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone IV for public service commitment and dedication.

The 2025-2026 girls basketball season is almost here. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

A group of St. Charles residents said they plan to ask the City Council on Monday to declare city-owned property off limits to federal immigration enforcement agents.

A new version of bingo – Gilmore Girls Bingo – involves visiting local retailers and restaurants in Geneva to get their bingo squares checked off for a chance to win raffle prizes.

The Batavia Lions Club will host its ninth annual underwear collection party this month to benefit Batavia United Way’s Adopt-A-Family program.

The roots of Chipko Market in St. Charles were born a world away, in the hearts of indigenous Indian women hugging trees, tenaciously staring down destructive loggers. Owner Vandana Planis said their spirit lives on in her zero-waste market with eco-friendly products.

A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

A Montgomery man was sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty in the murder of Ferrer Velasquez, who was shot to death in Aurora in 2022. Prosecutors said Sanchez drove a getaway car from the scene.

The St. Charles North girls swimming team placed second in the state meet behind Stevenson on Saturday.