St. Charles school superintendent addresses racial harassment in schools
St. Charles D303's superintendent publicly acknowledged a pattern of racially offensive language targeting minority students in the city's schools, calling on families to partner with the district in addressing the problem.
"Chop Around the Clock" haircut marathon returns for its 35th year
Foltos Tonsorial Parlor in Batavia will mark 35 years of "Chop Around the Clock" with a 24-hour haircut marathon June 5–6 benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Campton Hills approves LaFox TIF district for 900-home Shodeen development
Campton Hills officials voted to establish the LaFox TIF district for the 900-unit Shodeen development — but the redevelopment agreement that determines how the money actually flows still needs to be finalized.
Kane County adds residents while Tri-Cities remain relatively flat
Kane County's population grew 1.8% between 2020 and 2025 — but Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles barely budged while outer communities like Elburn and North Aurora posted notable gains in new census estimates.
Geneva may open up more tourism grants, but festivals would have to prove they qualify
Geneva is weighing an expansion of its Destination Geneva grant program that would make up to $75,000 in hotel tax money available for local events — but to qualify, applicants would have to show their event actually brings overnight visitors to town.
Chicago's version of the Savannah Bananas is coming to Geneva
A newly founded Chicago-based co-ed baseball entertainment team modeled on the Savannah Bananas phenomenon is bringing its show to Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva on June 6.
May 14 Newsletter: Here's what you should know about local farmer's markets this season
Plus a new restaurant planned for the former site of The Elms in Batavia, a proposed solar farm in Geneva, and a sneak peek at Simple EJ's in St. Charles.
