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Geneva welcomes autumn with Festival of the Vine
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine, September 10-12. ... Full story
Kids aren't the only ones headed to the classroom this fall
Countless adults are returning to the classroom, both online and on the ground, to pursue their education. Whether they're returning to adapt to changes in the economy, are looking to move ahead in their current role or are making the time to pursue the degree they've always wanted, heading back to school to compete in a knowledge-based economy can mean a lot of adjustment and some new experiences. ... Full story
Noble Fool presents Red Herring at Pheasant Run
Fox Valley Area to get ‘Reeled’ into fun, film noir mystery. ... Full story
Concert for Cure on Saturday among biggest music events
The Concert for a Cure, a day-long festival planned for Saturday at the Tanna Farms Golf Club west of Geneva, is one of the area's biggest music events of the summer. ... Full story
Two Fox Valley banks on 'state's most troubled' list
Old Second, Valley Community say they're working to resolve problems ... Full story
Home sales weaken, but still up slightly in county in July
While home sales throughout much of the rest of the Chicago area took a dive last month, Kane County bucked the trend. ... Full story
Objections pile up against shelter
The Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals heard objections this week to a proposal to create an emergency overnight shelter in Valley View. ... Full story
Routes 31, 25 to have lane closures
Lane closures will occur next week in two areas of road construction, Kane County Transportation officials said. ... Full story
A new year of better mental health as suicide prevention efforts carry on
Barrington Unit District 220 and St. Charles Unit District 303 are both assessing the success of an entire academic year without any student taking his or her own life. ... Full story
Suburban businesses behind Brady, but want to know what he's thinking
Earlier this month, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce placed its support for - and money on - Republican Bill Brady for governor. ... Full story
Quinn's chief of staff resigns amid probe
Gov. Pat Quinn announced that he was replacing his office watchdog the same day this month that he was briefed about an ethics probe of a senior aide who then quit this weekend. ... Full story
Why Kirk, Giannoulias show no sign of letting up negative campaigning
The sluggish economy. Iraq and Afghanistan. Gun control. Gay rights. Abortion. There's no shortage of hot issues this election season, as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of both houses of Congress. ... Full story
Construction will slow traffic on 25, 31 in St. Charles
The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin construction projects here on both Route 31 and Route 25 over the next two weeks. ... Full story
Eola interchange draws corporate buyers
Corporate America likes Aurora. ... Full story
Plainfield schools building turned to rubble
Pam Leddy took a late lunch the day the tornado struck down her office. ... Full story
Joliet foundation gears up for Gospel Fest
Joliet Gospel Fest returns for the Labor Day weekend. ... Full story
Batavia targets chronic lawn, driveway sale 'operations'
The city plans to shut down chronic front yard sales. ... Full story
Jobs picture dims as unemployment claims rise
Jobs picture darkens as new unemployment claims rise to 484K, highest level since February. ... Full story
'Mr. Chairman' dies at 82
Dan Rostenkowski rose from ward boss to powerful congressman, but his political career ended with conviction for corruption ... Full story
Elgin man kayaks solo down the Mississippi
In Minnesota, there were mosquitoes. ... Full story
Steam threshers offer glimpse into old-time farming
History buffs and aficionados of farm technology will be able to step back 100 years, as the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club holds its 54th annual steam show and threshing bee. ... Full story
Free busing may be coming to end for some Batavia families
Batavia students return from summer vacation on Aug. 25, and Jason Stoops still is not sure if a bus will pick up his two daughters to bring them to J.B. Nelson Elementary School. ... Full story
Kane Health officials warn of lettuce recall
Kane County Health Department officials are warning that Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling 2,825 cases of Veggie Lovers Salad due to a possible health risk from Listeria contamination that can cause foodborne illness. ... Full story
Elgin OKs home restorations but with reservations
Elgin city leaders on Wednesday signed off on a plan to rehabilitate the first of 12 foreclosed homes using $281,000 federal stimulus money, but not without reservations. ... Full story
2nd batch of mosquitoes with West Nile in Kane
A second pool of Kane County mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile. ... Full story
Valley schools to get $15M from feds
State's share of stimulus to save jobs. ... Full story
Artists rule at Riverwalk
Batavia's Art in Your Eye festival runs this weekend. ... Full story
How safe is your debit card?
Many people choose to use a debit card over a credit card or cash because it's more convenient, but did you know it can also protect you from theft and help you better manage your money? Knowing more about your debit card's features will help you get the most out of your banking relationship. ... Full story
Pension check may not be in the mail
Illinois public employees who think the state constitution guarantees that they'll get all their pension benefits may have another think coming. ... Full story
Can the Wheaton Theater be saved?
Bank takes over ownership as city questions its use. ... Full story
D300 OKs last step of wind farm plan
Unless it turns out to be financially impossible, Community Unit School District 300 should own the turbines to power a 19.5-megawatt wind farm by the end of the year. ... Full story
Road work relocates Elgin’s Harvest Market
Due to a pavement reconstruction project that will completely shut down the downtown intersection of Highland and Douglas avenues from Thursday through Monday, Thursday's Downtown Elgin Harvest Market will relocate, for this week only. ... Full story
Elgin's 1st fix-and-sell house will cost close to $300,000
On paper, the home at 318 South Street soon will have a value approaching $300,000. ... Full story
New Elgin liquor store focuses on service
Neel Patel doesn't want to be just another liquor store owner. ... Full story
D-303 visitors now to show driver's license
Starting this year, visitors of St. Charles schools must show their driver’s license to gain entry. ... Full story
Booked in the Kane County jail? ICE wants to know
Lt. Corey Hunger doesn’t believe that it is his job to decide who is in the U.S. legally, or who isn’t. ... Full story
'Chickens are quieter than dogs'
Aldermen today will begin studying whether residents should be allowed to raise chickens in their backyards. ... Full story
First Choice Bank says it has complied with capital order
Another local bank has joined the ranks of those ordered by government regulators to raise more money. ... Full story
St. Charles school board OKs 2010-11 budget
The St. Charles school board on Monday unanimously approved the 2010-11 budget with the understanding it will likely be cut further. ... Full story
Politicans blast each others' parties for state's money woes
Two state Republicans blasted Democrats and accused them of creating the current fiscal calamity facing Illinois after a special county board presentation Monday. ... Full story
3,000 ducks to race on the river
The Fox River downtown will be overflowing with ducks this month in a fundraiser for the SciTech Hands-On Museum. ... Full story
Chef helps Farmers Market serve up delicacies
The Aurora Farmers Market has been open for the past 98 years -- making it one of the longest-running farmers markets in the country. ... Full story
Kane Co. warned: 'Don't end up ... like Illinois'
Kane board should base budget decisions on what's best for county, experts warn. ... Full story
Oswego school administrators get raise
School Board members voted 5-1 to raise administrator salaries by 2.7 percent Monday, a move that extends a raise to the district's leadership team for the first time in two school years. ... Full story
Politics but no debate outside Kane center
A political debate almost broke out on the steps of the Kane County Government Center between state Sen. Michael Noland and Steven Rauschenberger, his Nov. 2 Republican opponent, over state finances and Kane County's own finances. ... Full story
Valley Community Bank launches $12 million capital campaign
Valley Community Bank officials on Thursday announced a $12 million capital raising campaign to keep the bank from going under. ... Full story
Businessmen look to future of Downer Place
Starting next fall, the two Downer Place bridges over the Fox River will be demolished and rebuilt. But a group of downtown property and business owners is looking ahead to what that street can be, once the work is completed. ... Full story
Kane not only health unit that's restructuring
Nurses poked patients to obtain blood samples at the Kane County Health Department's TB clinic Thursday at Hesed House in Aurora, an effort to help the department monitor the spread of the communicable disease among homeless men and women. ... Full story
Kane set to hear from outside financial experts
Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay says she wants to bring in outside help in dealing with the county's money woes. ... Full story
Aurora audit: Major sources of revenue fall short
With final numbers in and audited, the good news is that the city's general fund essentially balanced out at the end of 2009. The bad news is, it only did so because of significant spending cuts, as most of the city's revenue sources fell short last year. ... Full story
Aurora eyes limits on newspapers, handbills
Delivery targeted for restrictions. ... Full story
West Aurora backs school funding lawsuit
The West Aurora School District has filed a brief in support of a lawsuit challenging school funding in Illinois. ... Full story
Cooks go to great distances for their chili
After Wes Carlson tells you some of the places he has cooked chili, the small town of Loves Park near Rockford no longer seems so far away. ... Full story
Batavians debate future of Quarry Pool
Doris Sherer remembers when the Hall Quarry Beach pool was a way of life for families during the summer. ... Full story
Kane courts poised to get more space soon
Early morning security lines at the Kane County Judicial Center should get shorter once renovations are finished at several buildings around the county. ... Full story
Fox Valley joins in National Night Out
Communities around the Fox Valley and the nation will celebrate National Night Out tonight. ... Full story
Union questions Kane Health Department's financial plight
The union representing Kane County Health Department workers says the department is not making efforts to avert layoffs or programming cuts, including failing to apply for expedited reimbursement payments from the state. ... Full story
Downtown Batavia – Arts Abound
The character of Batavia is found in its downtown, the events that take place, and people you’ll meet. Whether you are the artsy type, love history, are looking for a recreational adventure, or just a space to decompress, downtown Batavia has an experience waiting for you. (From the July/August issue.) ... Full story
