Naturalist Pam Otto will share the book “The Way of the Hermit: My Incredible 40 Years Living in the Wilderness” by Ken Smith.

CHIP IN Batavia will partner with the Batavia Public Library to hold their annual Prom Dress Collection Drive and Giveaway for students to enjoy prom regardless of income status.

The Prairie Center development in St. Charles may become the site of a new private preschool and childcare center with annual tuitions more expensive than a year at Northern Illinois University.

Two of Sanaii McPherson’s seven rebounds were key to St. Edward’s 54-51 nonconference win over Aurora Central Catholic Thursday as the Green Wave rallied past the Chargers.

An Aurora man was sentenced to 90 years in prison for the first-degree murder of one man and the attempted first-degree murder of another man, which prosecutors said were gang-related.

The city of Geneva will offer police station tours as part of a public education process for the upcoming public safety referendum.

St. Francis senior Carter Clark, who scored a team-high 17 points in a win over South Elgin and 22 points in a victory over Andrew during the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold its annual preschool fair for families with children to learn about preschool options.

January Cutest Pet Contest!

Bruce Bennett, 73, was convicted by a jury on 12 felony counts for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and two felony counts for aggravated criminal sexual abuse.