Kane County Reporter

State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) has urged the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Superintendent Tony Sanders to keep current student test score proficiency standards unchanged.

CyrusOne schedules emergency repairs; offers hotel reimbursement for affected Aurora residents

Emergency electrical repairs are scheduled at the CyrusOne Data Center in Aurora on Thursday, August 14, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The City of Aurora has announced that temporary sound walls will be used to reduce noise during the repairs, but...

McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue reopen after roadwork in Batavia

McKee Street and Van Nortwick Avenue have reopened following a period of construction in Batavia.

St. Charles Fire Department open house set for Sept. 6 during Fire Prevention Week

The St. Charles Fire Department will host an Open House at Fire Station #1, located at 112 N. Riverside Avenue, on Saturday, September 6 from noon to 3 p.m. The event is part of the department’s recognition of Fire Prevention Week.

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlights nurses' volunteer work in Guatemala

Central Community Unit School District 301 used its social media accounts on August 12–13 to share news about two nurses volunteering in Guatemala and announce preparations for the upcoming academic year.

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlights preparations for new school year

Central Community Unit School District 301 posted reminders about technology distribution, sports practices starting up, and welcoming new teachers between August 11-12, ahead of the upcoming academic year.

Batavia Police report results from July speed enforcement campaign

The Batavia Police Department took part in a July traffic safety campaign focused on reducing speeding and encouraging safer driving.

St. Charles Fire Department plans water main flushing on North Kirk Road August 18

The St. Charles Fire Department is scheduled to conduct water main flushing at 200, 300, and 400 North Kirk Road on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Elgin detectives nominated for national award following cold case breakthrough

Elgin Police Sergeant Matthew Vartanian and Detective Andrew Houghton have been nominated for the 2025 “America’s Greatest Detective” award by Law & Crime, a network focused on true crime and live trial coverage.

City of Batavia Environmental Commission hosts invasive plant education event at Les Arends

Members of the City of Batavia Environmental Commission, Barb McKittrick and Nikki Matthiscyk, will lead an educational and volunteer event at Les Arends Forest Preserve in Batavia.

Batavia Public Library hosts Community Day for local residents

Batavia Public Library is organizing a Community Day event on Saturday, August 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Founders Room.

Jim Pilmer named Grand Marshal for 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade

Longtime public servant Jim Pilmer has been selected as Grand Marshal for the 2025 Montgomery Fest Parade, which will take place on Sunday, August 17.

Audit finds continued issues at DCFS; new laws target farming and disability rights

A recent audit from the Illinois Auditor General has found that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) continues to struggle with longstanding problems.

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlights community engagement ahead of new school year

Central Community Unit School District 301 issued multiple updates between August 8–11, inviting families to share their stories and announcing preparations for fall sports practices as summer ends.

Pritzker faces criticism over redistricting remarks amid budget report and state fair events