2 Killed In Home | Whole Foods Opening Nears | Car Burglaries Drop

KANE COUNTY, IL — The first weekend of 2025 is here, and as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it's a good time to get caught up on the top news stories from the last week in Kane County.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

1st Baby Of 2025 Born At Rush Copley Medical Center

A baby born to a Plainfield couple was the first to come into the world in 2025 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Reports Of Car Burglaries In 2024 Down From Prior Year: Kane Sheriff

The Kane County Sheriff's Office took 22 fewer reports of car burglaries in 2024 compared to 2023, officials said.

Child, Woman Killed in Domestic Incident: Geneva Police

A 13-year-old boy was among the victims, who were pronounced dead at area hospitals following the Dec. 26 incident, police said.

New Batavia Police Chief Chosen To Succeed Retiring Chief Shawn Mazza

The incoming chief's appointment will take effect on Jan. 14 following Chief Shawn Mazza's retirement after 26 years with the department.

Whole Foods In St. Charles Inches Closer To Opening

City officials said the project is in the second phase of construction and the store is set to open this spring.

Special Screenings Planned In January At Emagine Batavia

Open caption and sensory- and dementia-friendly screenings are on the docket for January at the Batavia movie theater.

2 Pets Killed, Family Displaced In Superior Street Fire: Aurora FD

A single-family house with a walk-up attic caught fire on Dec. 28, displacing one man and four children, fire officials said.

11 St. Charles Businesses Cited For Selling Alcohol, Tobacco To Minors

The compliance checks were conducted on Nov. 20 and 21 in the city of St. Charles.

Renowned Professor, Author To Speak At 40th Annual Aurora MLK Event

The theme for Aurora's upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. ceremony will be based on his book "Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community."