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Naperville...So much to discover!
Naperville offers its visitors and residents the culture and excitement of a big city with the spirit of a small town. Come explore all that Naperville has to offer! Water, air, bubbles and building blocks add up to fun at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Enjoy the scenic Riverwalk or step back in time at Naper Settlement where history comes alive. Step out for ‘Dinner and a Show, Naperville Style!’ Music, dance, theater and art abound in the theater district at North Central College. See for yourself what everyone’s talking about and follow the crowd to Naperville. ... Full story
Proposal to build second Batavia bridge brings concerns
Besides the fact that his house could be razed for a new bridge, Leo Heska said he doesn’t like the corridors being discussed for a proposed second bridge in Batavia. ... Full story
County committee approves preliminary budget
The Kane County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a 2011 budget of just under $73 million, achieving a balanced budget. ... Full story
County committee approves preliminary budget
The Kane County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a 2011 budget of just under $73 million, achieving a balanced budget. ... Full story
Arts council forms in St. Charles
Art enthusiasts who would speculate about what the art scene could become in St. Charles have formed an organization that aims to take action on their “what ifs.” ... Full story
Foreclosure activity ebbs a bit in August, still strong
The number of home foreclosures in the region eased a bit last month. But the number of distressed properties remained high compared to 2009, presenting a continued problem for the local real estate market. ... Full story
Batavia residents question recreation center plan
Residents attending Wednesday’s information meeting regarding a proposed recreation center had numerous questions for Batavia park officials, including how the center will pay for itself. ... Full story
Fall into McHenry County
There is no need to travel far for a great fall family experience. McHenry County is quickly becoming Chicagoland's preferred close-to-home seasonal destination. The region features exciting agritourism attractions, bountiful farm markets, family-friendly festivals and a charming collection of "main street" communities. As you travel north and west through the county, suburbia gives way to gently rolling hills, century-old farms and abundant fields of fresh produce. ... Full story
Prasino, a new eatery, opens its doors in St. Charles
After opening without fanfare, John Parker didn’t know how fast the city’s newest restaurant would fill up. ... Full story
Elementary scores up on state tests, high school juniors fall flat
The percent of public school juniors passing annual state tests remains naggingly low, at 53 percent, while nearly 81 percent of elementary students passed their state exams this year — an uptick from last year, new data released today shows. ... Full story
Retirement perks cost towns millions
Lax pension rules are costing suburban taxpayers millions of dollars by allowing job perks and hefty pay hikes to inflate retirement checks for local leaders, the Tribune has found. Fox Valley Park District Executive Director Steve Messerli is set to retire Dec. 31, and he'll make more from his pension than he receives in salary. ... Full story
City readies for Elgin Short Film Festival sequel
As the Elgin's ever-increasing schedule of cultural arts events continues, patrons are eyeing the next event set to take place this weekend. ... Full story
Nominating petitions for St. Charles school board will be ready Monday
Nominating petition forms for next spring’s St. Charles school board race will be available beginning Monday. ... Full story
St. Charles Free Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
A little St. Charles church has a big past, and it will be celebrated Sunday as the congregation marks its 150th anniversary. ... Full story
United Way of Central Kane County hoping to raise $450,000
The United Way of Central Kane County announced that it hopes to raise $450,000 as it kicked off its annual fundraiser Thursday with a breakfast at Riverwoods Christian Center in St. Charles. ... Full story
Who's buried in The Great Maro's tomb? St. Charles man finds out
It might seem odd that a famous magician who lived in St. Charles in the early 1900s would request that a 3-ton boulder be moved from property at his childhood home in Michigan all the way to St. Charles to mark his gravesite. ... Full story
EPA picks Aurora as site for promoting stormwater effort
Unlike many other parts of the world — and even the United States — Illinois has always had an abundance of water resources. ... Full story
Coach men’s store opens at Aurora outlet mall
If the constant long lines at Coach Factory Store at the Chicago Premium Outlets mean anything, the newest store at Aurora's outlet mall may be just as popular. ... Full story
Batavia gets look at second bridge options
Although no alternative surfaced as "the solution" for a second bridge in town, traffic consultants do favor one crossing over another. ... Full story
Conservative rally has elements of old-time politics
Old-time conservatism has a new foe these days, and nowhere was that more evident than Pheasant Run Resort Thursday night when the November is Coming bus tour rolled into town. ... Full story
Batavia School Board whittles down deficit
The Batavia School District has whittled a projected $8.6 million deficit down to $2.5 million. ... Full story
Geneva teen competes to be next ‘Top Model’
Lexie Tomchek is six feet tall, wears a size two and sports a size 9 right foot and a size 11 left foot. ... Full story
Three seats open on Batavia School Board
Three seats will be open on the Batavia School Board next April. The terms of Kristin Behmer, Kathleen Roberts, and Matthew Winkle will be expiring. ... Full story
Naperville sees red ahead despite some recovery
Slightly rebounding sales tax revenues combined with increased hotel tax revenues and more property sales have Naperville financial planners optimistic for a balanced budget in 2011. ... Full story
Aurora boosts planning, engineering fees
Aldermen on Tuesday approved significant increases in building, planning, zoning and engineering fees, with an eye toward hiring more staff and cutting down turnaround times for those services. ... Full story
Fermilab director measures long-term goals against search for Higgs boson
For years, the physicists at Fermilab have been in search of the elusive Higgs boson, the particle that may explain why matter has mass. Lab Director Pier Oddone calls it a central question of physics, one he would love the chance to answer. ... Full story
Kane circuit clerk sues board over denial of extra funding
Saying she does not have enough money to run her office according to state law, Kane County Circuit Clerk Deb Seyller filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to force the county board to provide more funding for the office. ... Full story
U46's budget cuts get quiet greeting
No School District U46 residents or school board members spoke out about the balanced budget for the 2010-11 school year during a public hearing at Monday's school board meeting. ... Full story
Fundraiser raises money for leukemia research
Jason Gould had hoped there someday would be a cure for leukemia. ... Full story
Kaneland OKs $1.39 million deficit budget; to begin mulling spending cuts later
Budget cuts likely loom for schools in the Kaneland School Districts. But students, parents and educators in Elburn, Sugar Grove and Maple Park will not begin to know which programs and staff might be impacted by reduced funding until later this year, at the earliest. ... Full story
Lencioni award goes to Preservation Bread & Wine
The first Lencioni Best Presentation Award went to Preservation Bread & Wine. Jean Gaines, president of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, presented the honor on Saturday, Sept. 11, during Festival of the Vine. Preservation Bread & Wine was one of 19 restaurants participating in the festival. ... Full story
STC school board grants superintendent's request for no raise
District 303 Superintendent Donald Schlomann was to get a raise this year but instead asked the Board of Education on Monday to keep the money. ... Full story
Students, parents demand block scheduling stay
Before the administration formally presented the Oswego School Board with its 10-year plan for the district, residents spent an hour mostly opposing the proposed changes to block scheduling and a third high school. ... Full story
Lauzen, Schmitz rip state financial management
Batavia Chamber of Commerce members heard about the state's fiscal crisis firsthand Monday at the 11th Annual Legislative Breakfast. ... Full story
OLD HOUSE NEW HOUSE HOME SHOW RETURNS FOR 52ND EXCITING SEASON
Outstanding Renovation and Remodeling Resource Informs and Inspires Homeowners. ... Full story
Fall in the Northern Fox River Valley
Warm summer days slowly give way to crisp fall evenings. The vibrant green leaves become the stunning colors of fall. Options abound for you in the Northern Fox River Valley to celebrate the changing of the seasons. ... Full story
