Elburn police report no violations after license plate reader and towing allegations
Elburn police announced that an investigation found no wrongdoing by an officer accused on Facebook of misusing license plate readers and favoring one towing company over others.
Batavia school board seeks exemption from state PE class requirements
Amid scheduling constraints, Batavia's Board of Education voted to submit a waiver request to the state seeking a five-year exemption from the rule that students have PE class at least three out of every five days.
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Batavia moves closer to adding new section of Fox River Trail
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi recently presented $250,000 in federal funding for a construction project that would add a new section of the Fox River Trail near Batavia's wastewater treatment plant, improving safety and connectivity.
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums at Batavia City Hall this week, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Tourism officials say local visitor spending hit record high in 2025
Geneva and Elburn are now part of a regional tourism push that officials say helped drive a record $288.85 million in visitor spending across the Aurora area last year.
Saved by Campton Hills boy, orphaned mink returned to the wild
After a Campton Hills boy found an orphaned mink kit on his driveway, his family got the animal to Anderson Human, where it was successfully rehabbed and ultimately released into a local wetland last week.
The Tri-Cities remember 9/11 with ceremonies and tributes
Fire and police departments across the Tri-Cities held ceremonies on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, including remarks from leaders and special tributes.
At new "Dancing with the Local Stars" event, local kids are the true winners
A group of Fox Valley community leaders will trade their day jobs for the dance floor on Oct. 7 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, competing in a special fundraiser for CASA Kane County.
Batavia school district about halfway through facility improvement projects
Batavia schools recently finished nearly $27 million in safety and building upgrades, but the district says another $30 million-plus in repairs and improvements are still needed in the years ahead.
Vacant downtown St. Charles lot gets recommendation for new 12-unit apartment building
St. Charles officials recommended approval of a redevelopment agreement for a 12-unit apartment building to go up on a prominent downtown lot that's been sitting empty for 20 years.
Two downtown Batavia buildings cleared for demolition
Batavia officials approved the demolition of two downtown buildings this week — the old Hubbard's furniture store on N. Batavia Ave. and a structure on Webster St. that the city originally bought for a food pantry that fell through.
Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move up State Street
Geneva's Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move into the State Street space previously occupied by Firewater BBQ in January and rebrand as Up North Wine & Whiskey Lounge.
August 24 Newsletter: The uncertain future of St. Charles' Pheasant Run site
Plus a proposal to demolish a prominent downtown Batavia building, an update on the Geneva blacksmith shop, and a world-record holder from St. Charles has his eyes on a new feat.
