Aurora Central Catholic senior Corina Maratea, who had a 0.00 ERA and 27 strikeouts across 22 innings and tied the school record for career wins while batting .417 at the plate, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced it is partnering with state police and local law enforcement during April's designation as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

The Geneva Police Department will accept unwanted or expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles canceled an appearance by the Rev. Matt Trewhella, guest of the Three Headed Eagle Alliance, after activists objected. The Geneva group posted online that a new location will be announced.

Column: Now that spring has finally sprung, there is much happening in Geneva, writes Elisa Reamer of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.

Dan Murray has built successful girls basketball teams at three schools over the last 26 years. But he’s never built from scratch. Murray is about to embark on those uncharted waters at Marmion as the school goes co-ed for the 2026-2027 school year. 'We're chomping at the bit.'

Hayden Sujack hit her 50th career home run as St. Charles East took down Kaneland in six innings, and Batavia's Colin Jack tossed a one-hit shutout to take down Glenbard North. That and more in Tuesday's KCC sports roundup.

A grand slam from Nick Lozano in the fourth inning proved to be the catalyst to help Geneva run away with a 16-8 victory over St. Charles North for its 12th straight win.

After seeing three runs cross the plate in their first four batters of the game, Wheaton Warrenville South pitcher Reece Franks could have been justified if he was a bit shaken. Instead, he quickly locked in providing a foundation for a 12-5 win over St. Charles East.

Column: What's Happening in Batavia? Lori Botterman shares info on engaging with police, being energy efficient and collecting yard waste.