For the first time in more than 200 years, a baby bison has been born in a Kane County forest preserve. For the American Indian Center, the birth represents a larger reconnection with the land and their shared history. Visitors to the park can see the "red dog" fuzzy calf.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams, the lead prosecutor in 35 first-degree murder trials, didn't start out as a lawyer – or even a prosecutor.

Jennifer Mobley, co-founder of “Big Hearts of Fox Valley” with her husband Minor, said she’s witnessed first-hand the power of a community coming together. Her nonprofit unites the police and fire department, schools and volunteers to help St. Charles D303 students in need.

The HardyStrong Foundation, a non-profit charity named after the late Justin Hardy, continues to share his story while while raising awareness for cancers caused by genetic mutations nearly four years after his passing.

She organizes golf cart races with her seniors, came out of retirement just to keep caring, and lights up every room she enters. Meet Paula Marks — Kane County's 2026 reader-nominated Everyday Hero.

Hugo Saltijeral is executive director of Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia – after a second career serving the homeless at Hesed House in Aurora.

The annual "Chop Around the Clock" fundraiser has become a beloved tradition in Batavia. Barber Craig Foltos said it's about providing hope to all of the children and families being helped by Ronald McDonald House. He said the event shows "they are not alone."

Janie Grillo of Campton Hills collects monarch eggs and caterpillars, raises them safely from predators, releases the mature butterflies – and tags those that are migrating.

St. Charles North softball secured sole possession of the DuKane Conference title with a win over Lake Park, while Kaneland baseball won a share of the Interstate 8 title with a victory over La Salle-Peru. That and more in Wednesday's KCC roundup.

A Batavia woman has been charged following a police investigation into a February crash that killed a Batavia man. The woman is charged with speeding and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.