Kane County Chronicle

The Batavia Woman’s Club and Oui Travel are offering the Fifth Annual Passport to Batavia shopping event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25 in the city’s downtown. According to a news release, the event raised $2,000 last year for the Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and the Clothes Closet to assist local families in need. The club wants to surpass that amount with this year’s event. Passports are $30 and available at the Batavia Farmers Market, 110 N. River St., 8 a.m. to noon July 25.

Two people are in serious but stable condition after being shot Thursday inside a home in Aurora. A 19-year-old man and a 53-year-old man were taken to the hospital for treatment. The Aurora Police Department is investigating the shooting on the city’s east side. The police responded about 10:18 p.m. to the 1900 block of Westridge Place. Upon arrival, officers found the two men suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a news release.

A Hindu community has filed a federal lawsuit against the city of Elgin, asking a judge to undo a 1967 consent decree in Cook County. The Umiya Mataji Sanstha Chicago Midwest already owns the 34-acre parcel at 890 Galt Blvd, which is adjacent to Lake Street-U.S. Highway 20 on Elgin’s far east side and on which the Hindu community wants to build a temple, community center and townhouses.

An Aurora 19-year-old was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 shooting death of another 19-year-old Aurora man during a what authorities said was a drug deal gone wrong. Zahmeir Andrews was found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, attempted armed robbery and unlawful possession of a weapon, according to a Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office release. Andrews waived his right to a jury trial Kane County Judge David Kliment decided the verdict.

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Fire crews helped contain a concentrated hydrogen peroxide release Thursday to a residence in Campton Hills. Authorities said there is no danger to the public or the surrounding properties. No injuries are reported. The Fox River & Countryside Fire Rescue District responded around 10:20 a.m. to the area of Hastings Drive and Canterbury Court. Crews were responding to a reported gas leak in the area. Upon arrival, crews detected a release of concentrated hydrogen peroxide.

A Dallas developer is proposing a data center in Elgin Township with a claim that the project would generate $1 million per year in property taxes and hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in tax revenue for South Elgin. Former Kane County Board member Mike Kenyon is the owner of the 20 acres on which the data center is proposed.

As summer winds down, families are busy preparing for the new school year. Shopping for school supplies, organizing schedules, and preparing for fall sports often top the to-do list. One important item that should not be overlooked is scheduling a dental check-up before classes begin. A healthy smile plays an important role in school readiness.

A vehicle crashed into an electric utility box in Batavia Wednesday, causing a widespread hourlong power outage affecting around 600 customers. Batavia Police said the crash involved a 72-year-old man driver who was determined to be suffering from a medical issue. The man was transported to the hospital for his medical issue but did not appear to suffer any additional injuries from the crash. The crash occurred around 10:45 a.m. near the intersection of Houston Street and North Water Street.

As Scott Road in Kane County remains closed for storm repairs for a couple more weeks, an official detour has been posted to help drivers avoid the construction zone. Scott Road is currently closed between Dauberman Road and Dugan Road. The damaged roadway is located south of Kaneville and west of Sugar Grove. The Kane County Division of Transportation is encouraging drivers to use the detour from Harter Road, Main Street, and Duberman Road.