Geneva was proclaimed a Bird City Illinois this week through the work of a pair of birding brothers – John and Kevin Potts – who joined the city’s Natural Resources Committee.

A Waukegan man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Aurora.

St. Francis sophomore Alyssa Freeman, who went 11 of 16 at the plate with a double and a home run while also getting three wins in the circle, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Kane County Audubon Society will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this spring. Here’s what’s happening in May:

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will hold two pick-up events for community members to receive wood chips.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding which, if approved, could support efforts to expand Metra rail from Elburn to DeKalb.

St. Charles East and Kaneland baseball ended their three-game conference series in big ways, with both teams securing a sweep with 10-run victories. That and more local results from Wednesday in the Kane County sports roundup.

Celebrating the Baker Community Center’s 100th anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate its legacy and those who have helped ensure its continued use, the St. Charles Park District writes.

A person was airlifted via helicopter following a vehicle crash in Hampshire involving the vehicle rolling over multiple times before trapping the person inside.

For 14 years in Batavia and 50 years in West Chicago, Pal Joey’s Restaurant has been a “fabric of the community.” But the final Batavia location will close in a matter of days.