The Chicago Bears roster looks different compared to the last time it took the field against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here’s an early look at the Bears’ depth chart a week into free agency.

Learn more about this Kane County Woman of Influence — an integral professional and expert at Sage Healing Collective in St. Charles.

Check out the latest and greatest fashion trends on the rack this spring and summer.

Two Geneva women took the matter of a functional and stylish bag into their own hands.

Find out how to make your front porch your next favorite spot.

The IHSA baseball season starts this week. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball previews.

Community partners partnered with volunteers and local organizations will host an adaptive prom night, called “Hollywood Prom: A Night to Remember,” for adults with cognitive disabilities.

Around 175 people plunged into the icy Fox River in St. Charles to help raise money for the Special Olympics Illinois. The team was comprised of members of the St. Charles Police Department, the St. Charles Fire Department, residents and city staff.

A single-family residence located at 2951 Thunderbird Court W in Aurora has a new owner since March 3.

Are you heading out to the polls in northern Illinois Tuesday for the for the primary election? You might want to bundle up.

From Capitol News Illinois: Chicago’s new 10.25% tax on sports bets is facing bipartisan pushback in the Illinois General Assembly as lawmakers support bills that would block Chicago and other municipalities from setting their own sports wagering taxes

A single-family house located at 1823 Fargo Boulevard in Geneva changed owners on March 5.

Two residents safely evacuated after a fire in Aurora engulfed the attic of a house left uninhabitable from the damage. One cat was also rescued.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on agencies in his administration to set goals for increasing the number of adults in the state with college degrees or other postsecondary credentials

More Kane County Democrats voted early and by mail in Tuesday's primary election than Republicans, according to statistics released by the County Clerk's Office.

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a “Trump Tariffs and the Future of the World Economy” discussion as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

Softball season is underway. Here are the 2026 Kane County Chronicle softball previews.

The Chicago Bears announced that they re-signed special teamer Jaylon Jones to a one-year contract Monday.

The Chicago Bears made some minor signings in free agency to address their starting left tackle vacancy. Here's a look at where the competition for the left tackle job stands a week into free agency.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Friday granted prosecutors’ motion to dismiss charges against two of the “Broadview Six” who were charged with conspiracy stemming from a September protest outside a Broadview ICE facility

The single-family residence located at 459 Glover Drive in North Aurora was sold on March 4, for $610,000, or $192 per square foot.

A single-family home located at 3N866 Ferson Creek Road in St. Charles has a new owner since March 4.

The Chicago Bears haven't made as much of a splash in NFL free agency as they have in the past. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the moves they have made in a week and whether they're enough

Here is a roundup of all weather-related cancellations in the Illinois Valley.

Across all warned areas, blowing snow will sharply reduce visibility, particularly in open areas, and hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute

A late-season winter storm prompted a blizzard warning and a wave of school cancellations across northern Illinois for Monday, March 16, as forecasters warned of dangerous travel conditions overnight

From Capitol News Illinois: About a quarter-million more Illinoisans with a disability are now eligible for savings accounts that allow them to save and invest money to improve their quality of life without risking their federal benefits such as Medicaid or Supplemental Security

Kane County officials are operating an election complaint line during the general primary election on March 17, for voters who may “observe or experience voting problems or irregularities.” Calls are fielded by the sheriff's and state's attorney's offices.

The single-family home located at 6N770 Splitrail Lane in St. Charles was sold on March 2, for $775,000, or $280 per square foot.

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from March 15. These archives serve as a time capsule, capturing everything from the closing days of a world war to the onset of a global pandemic and the vibrant traditions of local communities

Catch up on the week’s top Kane County news in minutes. Listen to the week’s 5 most popular stories for March 8-14, read aloud for you

St. Charles' annual St. Patrick's Day parade has seen all manner of weather over the years. This year's procession was marked by snow and cold temperatures - but still plenty of cheerfulness and green garb amid the snowflakes.

Northern Illinois residents could experience nearly every type of weather in the next 24 hours as a powerful storm system sweeps through the Midwest

Geneva's Kautz Road widening and improvement project was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch.

A single-family home in North Aurora that sold for $785,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kane County in the past week

The Benet, Kaneland and York boys basketball teams traveled to Champaign this weekend to represent their schools in the IHSA state championships.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Principals Association expressed skepticism about the bill, citing concerns about burdening schools with the costs of purchasing female manikins for CPR training

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently honor its women members as part of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in the area of Kane County, here's what sold for $300,000 or under in the past week.

A 2,700-square-foot single-family house, built in 1979, has changed hands.

Around 560 people participated in St. Charles School District 303’s “Fiddle Fest 2026,” an annual tradition, cherished by the community. An orchestra teacher said in addition to bringing the community together, music has significant powers in child development.

Scott Johansen, one of three candidates for Kane County treasurer in the March 17 Democratic primary, filed two police reports that allege his 4x4 campaign signs were damaged and stolen.

NFL free agency produced plenty of drama this week. But Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles has had a quieter free agency so far. Here’s a look at every player the Bears have signed so far.

The single-family house located at 5N661 Leola Lane in St. Charles was sold on March 2, for $780,000, or $217 per square foot.

A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.

After being a rotational staple for Kaneland in the regular season, Jake Buckley's postseason playing took major hit. But that changed in a big way in the 3A third-place game, as the senior forward had a big hand in helping the Knights beat Leo 35-32.

Kaneland held off a late Leo run for a 35-32 win to take third in the Class 3A third-place game, placing for the first time since 1973. Marshawn Cocroft scored 18 to lead the Knights and Jalen Carter grabbed 10 rebounds.

A 1,632-square-foot single-family home, built in 1956, has changed hands.

Kaneland lost to Deerfield Friday afternoon in overtime in the IHSA Class 3A state championship semifinal game in the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois in Champaign.

Five years after it shook up the region’s aviation landscape by launching flights from O’Hare International Airport, Southwest Airlines is retrenching to its Midway International Airport hub