• Smile! Janet’s Cooking: Mrs. Finley’s Celestial Ambrosia – and its ties to a Kane County war hero
    Mar 5 2026
    Michael Finley, a Marine from Kane County who served in Vietnam, was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross. He loved his mother's Ambrosia recipe, which is shared here.
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    6 mins
  • One of St. Charles’ most famous sons celebrated with honorary street sign
    Mar 4 2026
    Celebrated as one of St. Charles’ most transformative figures, Edward J. Baker is receiving an honorary street sign, mirroring several famous buildings across town carrying his famous surname. Any resident can nominate an honorary street sign. Here's how.
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    3 mins
  • Widow of NIU alum killed in Henry Pratt Co. shooting donates food to Aurora community in his memory
    Mar 3 2026
    The widow of Northern Illinois University alum Clayton Parks, who was killed in a 2019 shooting at Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, hosted a food drive recently in his honor.
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    4 mins
  • Geneva committee recommends more security cameras
    Mar 3 2026
    Geneva alderpersons Monday recommended a contract for nearly $37,000 for additional security cameras to be installed at City Hall, the Police Department and Public Works.
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    2 mins
  • St. Charles East falls short of first state berth, loses to Loyola Academy in supersectional
    Mar 3 2026
    Loyola pulls away from St. Charles East in the fourth quarter to reach state, end Saints' season.
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    4 mins
  • St. Viator holds off late surge from Geneva to secure first-ever trip to Class 3A state tournament
    Mar 3 2026
    Ava Garcia and Bella Gouranis came up clutch for St. Viator down the stretch, helping the Lions to a 46-43 victory over Geneva to secure the first trip to the state tournament in school history.
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    5 mins
  • Geneva neighbors object to removing Sam Hill Park for new police station
    Mar 3 2026
    If Geneva voters approve the public safety referendum on the March 17 ballot, Sam Hill Park will have to move – as the 17-acres of ballfields the city owns on South Street will become the site of a new police station.
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    4 mins
  • Bolingbrook man found guilty of drug-induced murder of Aurora man
    Mar 2 2026
    Eric L. Jones, 54, faces a sentence of between six to 30 years in prison. He is set to be sentenced on April 2.
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    2 mins