Geneva Wine Cellars and Tasting Room owner Al Buchanan announced in the business's online newsletter that it was closing after nearly 13 years in business.

Following a traffic crash at a busy intersection in St. Charles, the police say the roadways are once again open after being temporarily shut down during the clean-up and investigation.

The Kane County 16th Circuit seeks to fill an associate judge vacancy due to the appointment of Judge Julia Yetter to circuit court.

Brooklyn Schilb put up 30 of her 32 points in the second half, helping third-seeded St. Charles East pull away from top-seeded Glenbard West for a 53-28 victory for their first sectional title since 2021.

The city of St. Charles is accepting applications for grants up to $20,000 for residents’ urgent home repair needs. The program assists income-qualified homeowners with critical home repairs and improvements such as roof, window, heating, plumbing and electrical repairs.

Geneva junior Linnea Popp, who hit a game-winning shot against Kaneland and had a game-high 13 points against top-seeded Dixon to win a regional title, is the Kane County Chronicle Athlete of the Week.

Geneva District 304 announced George Petmezas will become assistant superintendent of learning and teaching and Elisabeth Stoffers from Oswego schools will be the new principal for Williamsburg Elementary.

A new, state-of-the-art shelter system is helping Kane County authorities be better prepared during emergency, rescue and response efforts. The shelter, which holds several patient beds, serves like a local MASH tent.

A water main has ruptured in the downtown area of St. Charles backing up traffic while the city works on repairs.

Batavia police are investigating a Tuesday crash that injured two drivers.