Kane County launches new opioid awareness campaign
The “Your Story Matters” campaign is designed to destigmatize the people who are struggling with substance use disorders and give those impacted by the opioid crisis in one way or...
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Waubonsee Community College breaks ground on new $60 million Technical Training Center
When it opens in fall 2025, the new 100,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Technical Education Center will house the college’s automotive technology, auto body repair and welding technology programs.
Although no measles cases have been reported in Kane County, officials monitoring outbreak in Chicago area
The Kane County Health Department is tracking the outbreak of measles and is concerned about the high number of cases that have been reported in the Chicago area within the...
Investigation underway into case of sexual abuse at Marklund in Geneva which led to pregnancy
An investigation is underway after officials at Marklund in Geneva were informed of a case of sexual abuse against a resident which resulted in her pregnancy, the non-profit announced Wednesday.
School District 204 may put referendum on ballot to continue tax to fund safety, renovation projects
Indian Prairie School District 204 may ask voters in the fall to continue a tax that is currently set to end in 2026 to fund what district officials believe are...
Head-on collision between SUV, NIU bus near Elburn critically injures St. Charles woman
The bus, which held 22 passengers and one driver, was a part of the Northern Illinois University Huskie Bus Line, officials said.
After its LGBTQ+ pride flag was vandalized, Aurora church sends message of resilience
To show the community that HOPE United Church of Christ will continue to be accepting of all people, members of its congregation tied ribbons in the colors of the vandalized...
With nearly $1 million in federal funding, Kane County expanding in-house forensics lab
Kane County recently received $1 million from the federal government to expand its in-house forensic science lab that officials say could one day be a “full-service” regional hub for DNA...
New principal hired for Brooks Elementary School in Aurora
With current principal Terri Russell set to retire at the end of the school year, the Indian Prairie School District Board has chosen Carol Betzold as the school’s new principal.
With help from its communities, Kane County aims to reduce impact of natural hazards like floods and tornadoes
The draft Kane County 2024 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan found that floods, windstorms and winter storms were the three biggest natural threats to the county.