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Breaking: Geneva Chamber backtracks Swedish Days Parade cancellation: Parade not canceled

Joe Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’

Joe Biden sworn in as nation’s 46th president

St. Charles School Board President reacts to comments that School Board members are facing harassment

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Coronavirus

Seven additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Kane County Wednesday

Here’s where each health region in northern Illinois stands as of Wednesday for new cases and vaccine administration

Why inmates are getting COVID-19 vaccine before some other high risk groups in Illinois

Small increase in new COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday in Kane County

Here’s where each health region in northern Illinois stands as of Tuesday for new cases and vaccine administration

COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois tracker: How is your county doing?

Decrease in COVID-19 cases in Kane County on MLK holiday

Latest News

Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: ‘Even as we grieved, we grew.’

SciTech Museum to give away free science kits for kids

Vice President Harris: A new chapter opens in US politics

Trump leaves White House, says ‘It’s been a great honor’

On Day One, Biden to undo Trump policies on climate, virus

Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, dozens of others

Lame Duck Look Back: Bill allows victims to collect pretrial interest on civil damages

Opinion
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Local News
Aldermen OK incentives for Batavia comedy club
By MARK FOSTER

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Seven additional COVID-19 deaths reported in Kane County Wednesday

Breaking: Geneva Chamber backtracks Swedish Days Parade cancellation: Parade not canceled

Bears
News

Hub Arkush’s 2020 Bears report card: Running backs

Report: Bears interview James Bettcher for defensive coordinator

High School Sports
Boys Basketball

IDPH, Pritzker release new sports guidance; regions will progress at different rates

High school athletes, coaches launch social media campaign to advocate for return of sports

Obituaries

Boose, Ronald Reigh

Ronald Reigh Boose Ronald Reigh Boose, age 73, of Elburn, passed away on January 7, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Malone Funeral Home, Geneva....

Close, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Close Born: March 1, 1936 Died: January 5, 2021 Mary Ann "Punky" Close, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother age 84 of Batavia, IL...

Close, Mary Ann

Mary Ann Close Mary Ann Close, age 84, of Batavia, IL passed away January 5, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Malone Funeral Home, Geneva. (630)...

DeJong, Barbara Lou

Barbara Lou DeJong Barbara Lou "Barb" DeJong, age 92, of St. Charles, passed away on January 6, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Malone Funeral...

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High School Sports

Interstate 8, Kishwaukee River Conference enter into football partnership

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Three Things to Know About Diabetes
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Education
Education

Geneva D-304 parents picket, demand more in-person learning for their kids

Photos: Parents voice concerns in Geneva

Government
Government
Kane County Board members consider lifting recreational marijuana ban
By JAMES FULLER

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St. Charles School Board President reacts to comments that School Board members are facing harassment

St. Charles aldermen review redevelopment plans for former Pheasant Run Mega Center

Crime & Courts
Crime & Courts

New court date set for Campton Hills man accused of beating his mother to death

Geneva man with 4 previous convictions for drunken driving now charged with felony DUI