Kevin Druley – Shaw Local News Network correspondent

Communities across Kane County will offer outdoor live music this summer.

The gastropub at 222 W. Main St. pays homage to a section of the turn-of-the-20th-century trolley system that connected Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora.

From roller skating rinks to bowling alleys to movie theaters, we've got plenty of options to keep boredom away on a cold, wet day.

Walker Owens rushed for three touchdowns, including the winning score with 2:35 left, and caught a TD in Wheaton North's 25-24 win over visiting Geneva.

Spring is in bloom, and if you’re a golfer, that means you’ve likely been nose-to-the-window for months, awaiting the opportunity to start swinging

Should you happen to spot a group of ice fishermen huddling this winter, know that warmth may not be the only motive directing the act.

In Friday’s early stages of the Class 7A postseason opener in Geneva, it seemed as though Oswego East might also push the home team to the wire.

Friday’s 42-carry, 282-yard effort naturally prompted Geneva senior running back Justin Taormina to salute his offensive line.

Geneva week carries numerous traditions and emotions for the Batavia football team, and one of the predominant behind-the-scenes customs stars a former Bulldog turned coach.

Geneva owed each of its first-half touchdowns to Saints miscues, and the momentum forged from that resilience helped turn a five-point halftime deficit into a 27-26 win after a nail-biting second half.

Batavia senior quarterback Kyle Niemiec steered the Bulldogs to 5-0 on Friday, accounting for four touchdowns and more than 200 yards of total offense against St. Charles North.

Several Geneva girls volleyball players addressed a gathering of Girl Scouts after Tuesday’s Upstate Eight Conference River Division match against St. Charles East.

Sean Chambers keyed the Vikings’ 28-14 win with three touchdown passes and sturdy defensive play that helped the hosts maintain control throughout a cool, pleasant night – Chambers’ cramping notwithstanding.

Fast fact: Rob Wicinski boasts 110 career victories, coming to Geneva from Niles North in 1999 with three wins in pocket.

An eventual 44-26 loss ended Geneva's season. It didn't sap the Vikings' spirits.