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History Made: Bellevue Place adds quirkiness to Batavia's varied history

BATAVIA – Bellevue Place has quite the reputation. ... Read More »

Fire causes $30,000 damage to Geneva garage; there were no injuries

Marmion track's Ruddy back from injury, headed to state

Firefighters respond to blaze caused by lightning strike in Batavia

Batavia touting success of crime-free housing ordinance

Batavia man dies after two-car accident

Police: St. Charles 'Jesus' suspect pretended to be in fight

ST. CHARLES – The man claiming to be Jesus on Sunday morning in an incident at  Hotel Baker was cited even earlier that day with public drunkenness, after he and another man s ... Read More »

Kane committee backs sheriff's plan to design gun range

NEW: 1:43 p.m.
GENEVA – The Kane County Board moved closer to signing off on plans to build a firearms training range at the Kane County Sheriff's Office. ... Read More »

Face time with Connie Salce

Connie Salce was helping out at her friend’s garage sale in Batavia when she answered nine questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.   ... Read More »

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Kane committee backs sheriff's plan to design gun range

NEW: 1:43 p.m.
GENEVA – The Kane County Board moved closer to signing off on plans to build a firearms training range at the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Thursday, the County Board's Admini ... Read More »

Police: St. Charles 'Jesus' suspect pretended to be in fight

ST. CHARLES – The man claiming to be Jesus on Sunday morning in an incident at  Hotel Baker was cited even earlier that day with public drunkenness, after he and another man s ... Read More »

Sports

Jacobs: Surprise and shine: North alum Munyon deals at IWU

“I felt like I did well this season, but I never really thought this kind of stuff was going to happen.”That’s how John Munyon of St. Charles sums up his sophomore baseball ca ... Read More »

A&E

St. Charles Fine Art Show to take place this weekend

ST. CHARLES – The 15th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show is set for May 25 and 26 at Riverside Avenue, between Route 64 and Illinois Avenue. ... Read More »

Business

Batavia aldermen recommend grant for new gelato shop

BATAVIA – Aldermen have recommended giving a $7,706 downtown improvement grant to the owner of a building along North River Street that now houses an Italian gelato cafe.Alder ... Read More »

Partner in Health celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony

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Crime & Courts

Police: St. Charles 'Jesus' suspect pretended to be in fight

ST. CHARLES – The man claiming to be Jesus on Sunday morning in an incident at  Hotel Baker was cited even earlier that day with public drunkenness, after he and another man s ... Read More »

Dining

Elburn Lions Club to host free spaghetti dinner May 28

ELBURN – The Elburn Lions Club will host its monthly free spaghetti dinner night from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. ... Read More »

Opinion

Phelan: Season of graduation parties is upon us

At the time of publication, I will have attended my last day of classes at Geneva High School.Graduation is this Sunday. Graduating high school is an immensely important event ... Read More »

Bogue: Community invited to celebrate Memorial Park rededication

After an extensive renovation at Memorial Park, the Batavia Park District will celebrate with a rededication ceremony and activities. New renovations were completed at the par ... Read More »

Neighbors

A special prom for residents with special needs

BATAVIA – As another school year draws to a close, high school students across the Fox Valley area participated in a longstanding tradition: prom.  For many students, prom is ... Read More »

Kane Co Magazine

Home Design: Changing The Landscape

Updating your landscape is a great home improvement project, whether you’re a novice or experienced. ... Read More »

    Real Estate

    Get this look: Furnishing the bathroom

    The bathroom is one of the humblest and undoubtedly hardworking rooms in the house. But just because the space is utilitarian, doesn’t mean it should be lacking in style. ... Read More »

    Planit Kane

    Aurora’s RiverEdge Park to offer summer of music, events

    AURORA – The city of lights will soon become the city of music. ... Read More »

    Government

    Kane committee backs sheriff's plan to design gun range

    NEW: 1:43 p.m.
    GENEVA – The Kane County Board moved closer to signing off on plans to build a firearms training range at the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Thursday, the County Board's Admini ... Read More »

    Sauceda drives cash to Kane Animal Control, but is it enough?

    GENEVA – The man hired to serve as a temporary billing manager in the Kane County Animal Control Department has improved the county department’s financial situation. But count ... Read More »

    Blogs

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    In Focus

    Beyond the Bat

    I photographed my first Kane County Cougars home game on May 16 as a photo intern with the Kane County Chronicle. Being a part of the press resulted in my behind-the-scenes view of the Cougars game against the Peoria Chiefs. I wasn’t there to photograph the action – I was there to capture the essence of the ballpark that the average fan wouldn’t generally experience. 
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    Preps 24/7

    Kaneland softball awaits opponent

    Kaneland's softball team entered this week's 3A Rosary Regional with regular-season victories against Rosary and Plano, who will play this afternoon to determine the Knights' opponent in a Saturday regional final.

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