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The Geneva District 304 school board voted to accept $10,500 from seven donors and approved payments to vendors a dozen vendors for more than $3 million at the July 15 meeting.
When devastation from a storm happens, neighbors reach out – as was the case in Geneva – after the severe storm of Sunday, July 14.
The free performance on Aug. 3 is now happening at Sunset Park in Geneva.
In the wake of a fire Monday morning at a retail shop, Pärla, 122 Hamilton St., Geneva, the company's social media coordinator, Kristen Cornelio, organized a cleanup to assist owner Dawn Muir.
The Friends of the Geneva Public Library will host their annual used book sale, July 26-28, offering thousands of gently-used books in the library meeting room, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva.
More than 120 artists in a variety of mediums are participating in the show.
Check out these barbecue restaurants in the Fox Valley area.
Geneva District 304's insurer agreed to pay a family $60,000 in a settlement to end a federal lawsuit alleging the district ignored relentless bullying of their special needs seventh grade son.
Construction crews on the Union Pacific Third Main Line project accidentally struck a gas main south of the Illinois Route 31 underpass around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Geneva alderpersons Monday recommended approval of an ordinance for four-way stop at Division Street and East Side Drive, for which a study showed had 23 vehicle crashes from 2019 to 2023.
The Kane County Committee of the Whole will discuss the future of public transit, as speakers will detail proposed legislation that would merge the CTA, Metra and Pace into a single agency.
No injuries were reported after a fire damaged a Geneva downtown gift shop early Monday, July 22.
With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair, a portion of Third Street in Geneva will be closed July 26-28 in preparation for the event.
The final day of the 155th Kane County Fair in St. Charles included the demolition derby and steer auction on Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Formerly Scentcerely Yours – now Inluro – at 211 W. State St., Geneva, created an international scent for a major retailer.
Geneva will be providing a special citywide brush collection to help residents remove fallen trees and branches Monday to Friday, July 22 to 26.
A group of Kane County residents set out on a 10-day biking adventure around Lake Michigan, filled with camaraderie and exploration, covering nearly 1,100 miles and stopping at over 20 breweries along the way.
A special joint meeting of the Geneva Committee of the Whole and Strategic Plan Advisory Committee is at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Public Works, 1800 South St., Geneva.
Kane County has a variety of family-friendly events to do before school begins, such as painting at Color Me Mine, visiting Primrose Farm and more.
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded 36 grants to local nonprofits supporting the needs of youth and local residents.
The Commemorative Air Force’s AirPower History Tour will take place at the DuPage Flight Center in West Chicago through Sunday, July 21, 2024.
The 155th Kane County Fair opened in St. Charles on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. The fair runs through Sunday, July 21, 2024.
Geneva will increase efforts to reduce mosquitos after the West Nile Virus was found in a surveillance trap.
The Kane County Fair will feature a bull riding competition, live music, kids activities and more.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment featuring live piano and singers to celebrate Playhouse 38′s youth and adult theatre programs.
The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission canceled a public hearing scheduled tonight to hear a new petition for a partial demolition of an historic blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St.
Geneva Park District will host a free outdoor concert series with food and drinks available for purchase.
Sunday night's severe storms caused 60 to 100 downed trees and power outages in Geneva, according to alerts from the city's Public Works Department.
A Frida Destination event will unfold from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 19 at Altiro Latin Fusion, 308 Anderson Blvd., Geneva.
Ice cream shops in St. Charles, Elgin, Batavia and more offer some of the best ice cream in the county.
A family that filed a federal lawsuit alleging Geneva District 304 officials ignored relentless bullying of their seventh grade special needs son accepted the district's settlement offer, according to a court filing Wednesday.
The Geneva Historic Preservation Commission has scheduled a public hearing at 7 p.m. July 16 to hear a new petition for a partial demolition of an historic blacksmith shop at 4 E. State St.
Geneva School District 304 agreed to pay its former director of operations Scott Ney $15,750, according to a June 10 separation agreement.
With more restaurants adding outdoor dining after the pandemic, there is no shortage of choices when it comes to restaurants with patios in the suburbs.
Kane County will feature the Windmill City Festival with live music, a craft fair, a pet competition, a carnival, food, drinks and more.
In a series of three 7-3 split votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district for 297 acres on the city's east side – but not without dissent and some cutting comments.
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a zoning variation to allow Coldwell Banker to have a parking lot and entrance at 230 E. State St.
An off-duty Kane County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a Monday shooting in Elgin that left one person dead, officials confirmed on Tuesday.
Kane County Cougars players partnered with Marklund clients for a softball game at Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
The Iranian-born and Norwegian-naturalized Masud Gharahkhani, whose position is akin to the speaker of the House in the United States, is traveling through the Midwest to learn more about local politics.
Carolyn O'Reilly, the Geneva chef in a national Favorite Chef culinary competition, just advanced to ninth place in the quarter finals to be on the cover of "Taste of Home" and win a $25,000 prize.
The city of Geneva's 2024 street improvement program is scheduled to start in mid to late July with eight resurfacing and drainage projects on the docket
This free event at the Elburn Police Department will allow residents to remain in their vehicles while safely dropping off unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs
From whimsical cupcake creations to hand-crafted chocolates and ice cream, there are many treat shops waiting to satisfy any taste.
Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval of a $2 million tax increment finance deal in an 8-2 split vote.
Festivals in Batavia, Crystal Lake, Yorkville and more to bring music, beer and more this month.
The inaugural Chicago area festival is Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Kane County Cougars stadium in Geneva.
The St. Charles Park District will present its fireworks show Thursday, July 4, complemented by food trucks, glow zone novelty sales and other festivities.
I am so blown away at how proficiently, efficiently, and swiftly this amazing Swedish Days festival that draws over 200,000 people over its five days is set up, and conversely, taken down without nary a trace.
Batavia's Fourth of July Celebration will begin with a food vendor festival from 5 to 9 p.m., followed by the Fourth of July Sky Concert at Engstrom Family Park.