Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who led the state from 1991 to 1999, has died. He was 79.

The Aurora Lions Club will hold free screenings to check the eye health of children ages six months to six on Sept. 20.

The Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will hold a Harvest On Harter event for community members to celebrate fall

The St. Charles Public Library will hold a “International Climate Cooperation in an Era of Turmoil” discussion as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office recently announced the results of its “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High Get a DUI” Labor Day campaigns.

A family of five has been displaced after a lightning strike from Saturday morning’s storms caused their home to catch fire in the Mill Creek subdivision near Geneva, according to the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District.

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The City of Geneva, in collaboration with Geneva Community Unit School District 304, Geneva Park District, and Geneva Public Library District, launched the second annual “You Matter” campaign to raise awareness about suicide prevention this September.

The Gail Borden Public Library Foundation will hold a book sale to support the Elgin library’s exhibits and reading initiatives.