St. Charles Police Release Results From St. Paddy's Day Detail

The local police department stepped up efforts in the week before St. Patrick's Day.

Rockford Boy Scout Leader 'Preyed' On Kane County Teen Boy: Prosecutor

Richard Reynolds, 57, must register as a sex offender for 10 years after pleading guilty to attempted grooming charges involving the teen.

Alley 64 Fined For Fireworks Show: City Officials

The St. Charles Liquor Commission issued a $2,000 fine for the St. Charles bar on Monday.

Kane Co. Officials Warn Of Online Court Scam Scheme

Officials say they have fielded multiple reports of a person claiming to be a public official who is working for Kane County judges.

Kane Co. Impaired Driving Initiative Planned For St. Paddy's Day

Police agencies in Kane County will team up with prosecutors as part of the initiative this Friday.

Free Screening This Weekend For Indie Film Shot In St. Charles

The movie, "Visiting Friends," was filmed in St. Charles. You can check out the film this Sunday during a 7 p.m. screening.

Man Arrested For Entering Parked Cars, Stealing Items

Charley Soto, 22, was arrested in the 100 block of Walnut Drive in St. Charles early Monday.

St. Charles Man Sentenced For Payroll Tax Fraud

Edward T. Arnieri 71, of St. Charles pleaded guilty to a federal tax offense in June.

Former Operator At E&S Fish Accused Of Stealing $108K In Seafood

Four suburban men face felony charges for accusations they conspired to steal more than 100 pounds of fish from Fortune Fish Company.

Man Accused Of Groping Female Runner In St. Charles

Authorities are looking for the suspect who grabbed the 47-year-old woman near the 300 block of South Riverside Avenue Monday evening.

Teens Convicted In Pheasant Run Arson

Two teens could now face prison time in connection with the May 2022 fire at the former resort in St. Charles.

Man With Weapon Reported At Kane Co. Judicial Center

Authorities say the man has been arrested and no one was injured during the incident reported Wednesday.

Driver, 22, Killed In Rollover Crash Near Campton Township

The collision happened on Beith Road near Route 47 late on Friday night. The man killed in the crash has been identified as Andrew Roycroft.

Woman Ordered To Pay $500K She Stole From St. Charles Business

Rosa M. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to theft for allegations she stole from Security Equity Partners in St. Charles between 2016 and 2019.

Charges Filed After Chase Through St. Charles, Crash Into Police Car

A 32-year-old Elgin man remains behind bars following the incident Friday morning in St. Charles.

1 In Custody Following Police Chase, Crashes In St. Charles: Police

The incident Friday morning led to District 303 schools being placed on a lockout, school officials said.

No One Injured In Townhome Blaze In St. Charles

The cause of the fire, which broke out Wednesday night at a townhome in the 500 block of Pheasant Trail, is under investigation.

1 Dead Following Home Invasion In St. Charles

A Lindenhurst man faces charges in connection with the home invasion and shooting in the 100 block of Walnut Drive Monday night.

St. Charles Police Issue Tickets, Make Arrests During Holiday Detail

St. Charles Police Department officers were out in full force during the week prior to Christmas and leading into New Year's Day.

Teen Charged In Kane County Crash Into Bus That Killed Siblings

Tyler Schmidt is accused of driving under the influence of marijuana. Grace Diewald and Emil Diewald were killed in the Oct. 31 collision.

St. Charles City Council Approves Tax Hike

The St. Charles City Council voted 7-3 in favor of the tax increase for the city portion of residents' tax bills.

Several Crashes Reported Friday In Kane County: Sheriff

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is urging drivers to slow down as slick roadways and snow drifts are leading to collisions.

St. Charles Police Release Results From Holiday Traffic Campaign

The St. Charles Police Department conducted additional traffic enforcement during the week before Thanksgiving.

70 Charges Filed In Kane County Child Porn Case

A former Campton Hills man is accused of recording unauthorized videos of children who were nude or partially clothed.

Charges Filed In Crash That Killed Girl, 4, In Kane County

Edgar Barrios, 20, of DeKalb faces several felonies, including reckless homicide, in connection with the Oct. 1 crash.

St. Charles Man Found Guilty Of 2019 Sexual Assault, Home Invasion

Jason A. Carter faces up to six years in prison after a jury convicted him of sexually assaulting a neighbor while she slept on her couch.

St. Charles Police Release Results From Halloween Patrols

Authorities put extra patrols on the streets over the Halloween holiday as part of a national Click It Or Ticket Initiative.

Siblings Killed In Crash Remembered As Kind, Supportive Friends

Grace Diewald, 20,​ and Emil Diewald​, 19, died after a sport utility vehicle collided with a school bus near St. Charles Monday afternoon.

2 Killed In Crash Involving School Bus, Vehicle: Cops

A Lexus SUV carrying four people hit the back of the bus, police said, and a male and female victim were killed and two were seriously hurt.

Kane Co. Sheriff's Office Appoints First Female Undersheriff

Current undersheriff Patrick Gengler is retiring, and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain's chief of staff Amy Johnson will take his place.

2 Die In 3-Vehicle Crash Near Bartlett: Police

A westbound driver who was passing traffic in the eastbound lanes hit a Jeep head-on, according to the DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

Mountain Lion Hit, Killed By Car On I-88 In Kane County

The incident occurred on Interstate 88 near Dauberman Road in Kaneville Township Sunday night.

St. Charles Fire Provides Free Smoke Detectors To Seniors

Older residents in St. Charles can request a free smoke detector from the St. Charles Fire Department.

Former Youth Guard Sentenced For Allowing Inmate-On-Inmate Attacks

Michael Klimek has been ordered to serve probation for his role in the attacks at the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles.

Kane County Eyes Property Tax Hike

The Kane County Board is looking at increasing property taxes as a way to deal with an anticipated $16.3 million deficit in the 2023 budget.

Officials Address Safety Concerns At Red Gate, Randall Intersection

The intersection has seen 66 crashes since 2016, including a fatal crash last month that claimed the life of Kevin White, 20.

Haz Mat Team Called To Home With Dozens Of Cats, Dogs Inside

Authorities have deemed the home in Campton Hills as uninhabitable.

Fire Does $100K Damage To St. Charles Home, Displaces Residents: FD

No one was at home at the time of the fire, which severely damaged the residence in the 3400 block of Greenwood Lane, officials said.

Police Urge Caution After Spike In Fatal Crashes

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is urging drivers to be safe on area roads following crashes that killed three people over the past 10 days

Captured Mom Pig Has Injured Hoof: Police

The Wayne Police Department and area residents have been working to round up the pigs and get them back home.