Sturdy Shelter Brewing in Batavia is providing the community with another gathering space – this time outside along the streaming waters of the Fox River. And yes, the deck is dog-friendly.

Kane County Clerk John Cunningham is inviting the community to tour the office and residents to apply to serve as judges for the Nov. 3 general election.

Column: Getting rid of old paint, pesticides, household chemicals, and other hazardous materials is easier than ever with Batavia’s Household Hazardous Waste Front Door Collection Program, writes Lori Botterman with the city of Batavia.

The St. Charles Public Library District is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees to serve the remainder of the term through next year.

The St. Charles Police Department said it received several complaints from residents stemming from the late night live music during the “Chicagoland Halal Fest 2026” at the Kane County Fairgrounds over the weekend.

An Aurora man was charged Aug. 11 with 15 felony counts of possessing images of child sexual abuse material of victims under age 13, according to authorities.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold its eighth annual Rusty Rodeo on Saturday for community members to help remove invasive rusty crayfish from local waterways.

Column: In a world filled with distractions, art instructor Susan Anderson invites her students to connect with their imagination and creativity and have a fun time, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the St. Charles Park District.

Despite Kane County officials saying they’re concerned about the sheriff’s office being $9.5 million over budget from 2023 to 2025, State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser told board members that the information was already provided to them in different meetings.

The girls golf season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.