Kane County
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Dining out: Starbird Chicken making its Midwest debut in St. CharlesOct 13, 2026 10:56 am - West Coast-based Starbird Chicken will open its first Midwest location Monday, Oct. 19, in St. Charles. Plus, Niche in Geneva and Mockingbird Bar + Garden in East Dundee are hosting specialty dinners soon.
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Boys soccer: Conant and Hersey win, advance to MSL Soccer CupOct 12, 2026 10:58 pm - Marko Gouk netted a second-half hat trick to lead visiting Conant to a 5-1 victory over Rolling Meadows in a Mid-Suburban League semifinal contest Monday night at Robert Hoese Field.
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District 220 board members approve policy update on political activitiesOct 12, 2026 5:30 pm - Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board members, of whom four have been investigated, received training on political activity during a recent board meeting.
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Plan for Main Street closures during St. Charles East Homecoming Parade Oct. 16Oct 12, 2026 4:39 pm - Main Street in St. Charles will close Oct. 16, from 12:45-1:30 p.m. between Seventh Street and Route 25 for St. Charles East’s Homecoming Parade, with detours via Red Gate bridge or Illinois Avenue.
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Forbes, Collins face off in race for Kane County Board seat in District 11Oct 12, 2026 2:52 pm - The Kane County Board race in District 11 pits Democrat Julie Forbes against Republican William Collins.
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Applications available for Hanover Township holiday programsOct 12, 2026 12:44 pm - Hanover Township families can now apply online for the annual December holiday sponsor-a-family and toy drive programs.
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Roselle Lions to collect glasses, socks and food during Community Service DayOct 12, 2026 12:28 pm - On Oct. 17, the Roselle Lions Club is hosting a Community Service Day, collecting recyclable items like eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones, as well as food donations. As part of its Socktober campaign, they are collecting warm sport socks.
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Affordability is key for state House District 64 candidatesOct 12, 2026 11:32 am - State Rep. Tom Weber, a Lake Villa Republican, was unopposed in his bid for a third term two years ago, but this year Democrat AJ Johnson of Lake Villa, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and now a Waukegan High School JROTC instructor, is his opponent.
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Woman found dead in garage following house fire in Kane CountyOct 12, 2026 10:19 am - The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a woman was found dead in a garage following a house fire in unincorporated Kane County Saturday.
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Learn about St. Charles District 303’s $282.5 million referendum at open houses or webinarsOct 12, 2026 10:15 am - St. Charles Unit District 303 is seeking voter approval for a $282.5 million referendum on Nov. 3 general election ballot. The district is hosting open house events and webinars to inform residents about the proposed projects.