St. Charles East scored four goals in a span of 13 minutes, with having sophomore Mya Leon netting three of them in nine minutes, to secure a 4-0 victory over Burlington Central.

Kane County Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026

Traffic is expected to be backed-up starting next week in Kane County as workers install fiber optic cables along several roadways west of St. Charles.

Hayden Sujack continued her hot start of the season with two home runs and five RBIs to lead St. Charles East softball past Neuqua Valley at the GoPro Dome. That, and more results from Monday's Kane County Chronicle roundup.

A St. Charles man whom police alleged took more than 400 unauthorized up-skirt or dress videos is now charged with 51 new felonies, including possession of material depicting child sex abuse, according to court and Geneva police records.

The Batavia Public School District 101 board recently named Jon Mickle as its next operations and facilities director. Mickle’s appointment will take effect July 1.

The Kane County Economic Development Corporation announced the appointment of Michael Cassa as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer starting April 1.

Soon, St. Charles residents will no longer need to have workers come into their homes to read their water meters. A city project is upgrading systems to make the work a little more hands-off.

To spur redevelopment of a vacant historic building that formerly housed the Chamber of Commerce and a dairy plant, the city of St. Charles is considering a $30,000 grant for developers to invite retail and offices to the space.

Thousands attended No Kings rallies Saturday in South Elgin and Elgin, vilifying President Trump as part of a national day of protest.