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A single-family house located at 1017 Willow Lane in Batavia has a new owner since Dec. 12.
Three-bedroom home in Batavia goes for $646,500
A single-family house located at 1017 Willow Lane in Batavia has a new owner since Dec. 12.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
A single-family house located at 1017 Willow Lane in Batavia has a new owner since Dec. 12.
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze would’ve continued to miss practice according to an estimated report the team released Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III and left tackle both would've been limited.
Chicago Bears injury report: Rome Odunze continues to miss practice in estimated report
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze would’ve continued to miss practice according to an estimated report the team released Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III and left tackle both would've been limited.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze would’ve continued to miss practice according to an estimated report the team released Wednesday. Rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III and left tackle both would've been limited.
Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report.
Illinois maternal mortality report finds rise in pregnancy-related deaths
Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Preventable pregnancy-related deaths rose and stark racial disparities remained in the Illinois Department of Public Health’s most recent maternal mortality report.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said it'd be cool to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season if he accomplished the feat against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He's 270 yards away from reaching the mark.
Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams ready for shot at becoming team’s first 4,000-yard passer
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said it'd be cool to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season if he accomplished the feat against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He's 270 yards away from reaching the mark.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said it'd be cool to be the first Bears quarterback to pass for 4,000 yards in a season if he accomplished the feat against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He's 270 yards away from reaching the mark.
From wrestling and football state championships to a 31-game winning streak and first sectional title in 43 years on the basketball court and heroics at state swimming, here are the top sports stories of 2025 in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Top 5 Sports Stories of 2025 in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area
From wrestling and football state championships to a 31-game winning streak and first sectional title in 43 years on the basketball court and heroics at state swimming, here are the top sports stories of 2025 in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
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December 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
From wrestling and football state championships to a 31-game winning streak and first sectional title in 43 years on the basketball court and heroics at state swimming, here are the top sports stories of 2025 in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.
Scam texts typically claim that the recipient’s vehicle registration or driving privileges are at risk of suspension and prompt immediate action through a link.
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office warns of toll, traffic violation text scams
Scam texts typically claim that the recipient’s vehicle registration or driving privileges are at risk of suspension and prompt immediate action through a link.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Scam texts typically claim that the recipient’s vehicle registration or driving privileges are at risk of suspension and prompt immediate action through a link.
A 1,728-square-foot single-family house, built in 1988, has changed hands.
Geneva: Three-bedroom home sells for $500,000
A 1,728-square-foot single-family house, built in 1988, has changed hands.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A 1,728-square-foot single-family house, built in 1988, has changed hands.
Take a look at some of our best and favorite news and feature images of 2025 by Shaw Local News Network photographers.
Photos: Top Kane County news and feature pictures of 2025
Take a look at some of our best and favorite news and feature images of 2025 by Shaw Local News Network photographers.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Take a look at some of our best and favorite news and feature images of 2025 by Shaw Local News Network photographers.
Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.
Top news stories of 2025 in Kane County, from ICE activity to charges against Batavia chiropractor
Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Shocking arrests, controversial speakers, election upsets, big housing developments and the impacts of President Trump's first year of his second term were among the big news stories in Kane County in 2025.
Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.
5 Things to Do: Take a First Day Hike, see a Broadway musical in Aurora
Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.
The Salvation Army encourages Illinoisans to consider post-holiday giving. “As the year comes to a close, the need in our communities does not,” said Lt. Colonel Jonathan Rich,
Salvation Army says demand for services rises across north and central Illinois
The Salvation Army encourages Illinoisans to consider post-holiday giving. “As the year comes to a close, the need in our communities does not,” said Lt. Colonel Jonathan Rich,
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December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The Salvation Army encourages Illinoisans to consider post-holiday giving. “As the year comes to a close, the need in our communities does not,” said Lt. Colonel Jonathan Rich,
The single-family residence located at 40W134 James Michener Drive in St. Charles was sold on Dec. 12, for $555,000, or $195 per square foot.
Sale closed in St. Charles: $555,000 for a single-family home
The single-family residence located at 40W134 James Michener Drive in St. Charles was sold on Dec. 12, for $555,000, or $195 per square foot.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The single-family residence located at 40W134 James Michener Drive in St. Charles was sold on Dec. 12, for $555,000, or $195 per square foot.
The 3,347-square-foot home, built in 2003, was sold for $1 million
Sale closed in Geneva: $1 million for a four-bedroom home
The 3,347-square-foot home, built in 2003, was sold for $1 million
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December 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The 3,347-square-foot home, built in 2003, was sold for $1 million
From Capitol News Illinois: Also beginning Jan. 1, students in seventh and eighth grade will be able to get an early jump on earning high school credits
New laws: Illinois education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom
From Capitol News Illinois: Also beginning Jan. 1, students in seventh and eighth grade will be able to get an early jump on earning high school credits
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December 31, 2025 at 12:10 PM
From Capitol News Illinois: Also beginning Jan. 1, students in seventh and eighth grade will be able to get an early jump on earning high school credits
Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the championship game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic between Kaneland and Yorkville Christian.
Photos: Kaneland vs. Yorkville Christian boys basketball, 62nd Plano Christmas Classic final
Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the championship game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic between Kaneland and Yorkville Christian.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the championship game of the 62nd Plano Christmas Classic between Kaneland and Yorkville Christian.
Aurora’s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church will host the Pilgrimage of the Bishops, including sacred relics of martyred bishops, in January.
Aurora church to host Pilgrimage of the Bishops with sacred relics
Aurora’s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church will host the Pilgrimage of the Bishops, including sacred relics of martyred bishops, in January.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Aurora’s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church will host the Pilgrimage of the Bishops, including sacred relics of martyred bishops, in January.
Two Men and a Junk Truck, an offshoot of Two Men and a Truck, is expanding to Crystal Lake and Aurora.
Two Men and a Junk Truck launches in Crystal Lake, Aurora
Two Men and a Junk Truck, an offshoot of Two Men and a Truck, is expanding to Crystal Lake and Aurora.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Two Men and a Junk Truck, an offshoot of Two Men and a Truck, is expanding to Crystal Lake and Aurora.
An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.
Anti-DUI ‘no refusal’ enforcement results in 8 drivers charged in Kane County
An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
An anti-DUI enforcement campaign in Kane County over Thanksgiving resulted in charges against eight people, the agencies announced Tuesday.
Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.
Explore Illinois state parks, historic sites in January
Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights and warm up with hot chocolate at the Illinois State Museum.
The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.
Is the Chicago Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here’s what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Chicago Bears' loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night raised a question: Is the Bears defense ready for the playoffs? Here's a look at what the numbers say.
The Chicago Bears fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what's next with a week left in the regular season
Bears Insider Podcast Episode 439: Chicago Bears fall one play short against San Francisco 49ers
The Chicago Bears fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what's next with a week left in the regular season
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December 30, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Chicago Bears fell a play short in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the loss and what's next with a week left in the regular season
The STC Underground is a vital part of the youth community in St. Charles and a safe haven for teens to form healthy connections with their peers.
Celebrating 25 Years of Connection, Creativity & Community at the STC Underground Teen Center
The STC Underground is a vital part of the youth community in St. Charles and a safe haven for teens to form healthy connections with their peers.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The STC Underground is a vital part of the youth community in St. Charles and a safe haven for teens to form healthy connections with their peers.
Don't miss these books when looking for your next read.
Check out these titles with a little help from the Geneva Public Library
Don't miss these books when looking for your next read.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Don't miss these books when looking for your next read.
Rescued pets are more likely to be adopted if they've been fostered, local advocates say, but they add the number of people willing to foster pets is declining.
Pet rescues flag urgent need for more foster homes amid decline
Rescued pets are more likely to be adopted if they've been fostered, local advocates say, but they add the number of people willing to foster pets is declining.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Rescued pets are more likely to be adopted if they've been fostered, local advocates say, but they add the number of people willing to foster pets is declining.
When the blue light blues get you down, take steps to detach from the screens.
Breaking the curse of the doomscroll spiral
When the blue light blues get you down, take steps to detach from the screens.
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December 30, 2025 at 4:52 PM
When the blue light blues get you down, take steps to detach from the screens.