Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Prevent frozen pipes, learn about internet safety, donate to a prom giveaway, writes Lori Botterman.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office did not violate Illinois law after two men facing local criminal charges were taken into federal custody by immigration agents, contrary to a state report recently published that alleged otherwise, State's Attorney Jamie Mosser announced.

The night didn’t start too well for Burlington Central, turning the ball over on its first three possessions against McHenry. Pretty much everything went the Rockets’ way after that, though. Central caught up and steadily pulled away for a 59-42 Fox Valley Conference win.

A 39-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was shot in the early morning hours Tuesday in Aurora, authorities said.

Batavia’s Tin Shop stood for 135 years, but it took only a couple of days for the historical building to become a pile of rubble.

Around 2,000 protesters gathered in South Elgin to protest what they called the 'murder' of Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers in Minnesota. Several politicians joined the protesters calling for accountability and justice.

Four-year Geneva program members Bella DiGiovanni, Annie Fellinger, Lackey and captain Gabrielle Otero-Fisher shared the spotlight for their final home meet. Soon, Reese Lackey hopes to share the spotlight with her teammates as she strives for her fourth state meet appearance.

With the grand opening scheduled for spring, the $22 million Fox Haven Square development in St. Charles is quickly transforming from long-imagined to fully realized as a destination for dining and entertainment.

Two people in Aurora have been left without a home after a fire over the weekend left their residence uninhabitable. In the aftermath of the blaze, one person sustained minor injuries and was taken for a medical evaluation and one firefighter was evaluated at the scene.

The Kristoffer Larsen Big Heart Memorial Foundation is seeking more than 100 volunteers for its all-day heart screening at Geneva High School on March 10.