Geneva
Geneva dismisses 24 teachers
Geneva school officials approved the dismissal of 24 nontenured teachers Monday, for the 2011-12 school year. ... Full story
Task force recommends cutting Kane board to 24
A Kane County task force is recommending that the county board be reduced initially by two members as it goes through a state-mandated redistricting process. ... Full story
Kane finance panel looking at balancing pay disparities
The Kane County Board Finance/Budget Committee got some advice Wednesday in the form of 13 budget recommendations from a special advisory panel. ... Full story
County committee counseled on saving money
If Kane County is to save more money and be more more fiscally efficient, its board should prioritize areas of funding and have a financial policy to support those priorities. ... Full story
Task force recommends cutting Kane board to 24
A Kane County task force is recommending that the county board be reduced initially by two members as it goes through a state-mandated redistricting process. ... Full story
Bats, birds may get a closer look in Kane County
According to Bill Graser, Kane County Forest Preserve District wildlife biologist, it’s time to get serious about studying bats and birds in the county. ... Full story
Kane’s open space campaign
Kane County Forest Preserve District officials point to a number of reasons to approve next month’s bond issue referendum — from the need for more open space to the historically cheap price of land right now to their contention it actually could save taxpayers money in the long run. ... Full story
Comings and Goings: Geneva recording studio celebrates 35 years
Richard Peck was in the right place at the right time in 1975 when he worked at a grocery store in Geneva and Geneva High School’s band director came in the store. ... Full story
St. Peter Barn Sale returns to original weekend format
The St. Peter Barn Sale is going back to being a weekend sale at the Kane County Fairgrounds after last year’s experiment with having the sales spread out over several weekends was poorly received. ... Full story
Made in Aurora — circa 2011
Steve Warrenfeltz is living out his rock and roll dreams. After 20 years in public accounting, one day, he counted his last bean and decided to open a record store. It was important to Steve that his store be independent and that it cater not only to the mainstream, but also to the more eclectic and diverse tastes in music. ... Full story
Candidates face off for Geneva school board
Six hopefuls for the Geneva District 304 school board are vying for three four-year terms in the April 5 general election. ... Full story
Candidates tackle Geneva’s money issues
Money is on the minds of the five candidates in two Geneva ward races – namely, how to keep the city on track with services and obligations, while cutting back spending as much as possible. ... Full story
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