K. Hollis Jewelers, 2030 Main St., Batavia, reported a bold heist where nearly $16,000 in gold jewelry was believed lost to two men, according to a police report released through a Freedom of Information Act request.

A Batavia man told police that $34,000 was transferred from his money market account without his permission or knowledge, records show.

Batavia police are investigating a suspicious incident that involved two people in a white Jeep SUV offering candy to children,

The Pretrial Fairness Act, also known as the cashless bail system, implemented in September 2023, resulted in an increase in the Kane County jail population from people not showing up to court, Sheriff Ron Hain said. But the Illinois ACLU director called Hain's comments "dubious"

Kane County GOP chairman Andro Lerario announced via social media plans to run for Illinois governor in 2026 with Aurora Township Republican Danny Souri on the ticket. But when asked by a reporter Wednesday night to confirm his candidacy, Lerario said "No comment."