In Focus: Quality time
A couple of weeks ago, after much maneuvering of our schedules, I had the chance to visit with then Kane County Cougars outfielder Jake Hann ...
Columns
July 31, 2014 - 9:13 pm
NIU scientists embark on big experiment into tiny particle
Mary Shenk thought helping to solve an unexplained phenomenon about life’s basic building blocks seemed like the best way to spend her summe ...
Education
July 31, 2014 - 9:14 pm

Learning the culture
Geneva resident Abbey Lotterer, 14, laughs alongside Marc Gabriel, 13. Gabriel is an exchange student from Strasbourg, France, and was hoste ...
Local
July 31, 2014 - 10:50 pm

Mill Creek brings ‘FootGolf’ to area
GENEVA – With the recent World Cup demonstrating an increase in soccer popularity in the United States, a sport called FootGolf is also on t ...
Community Sports
July 31, 2014 - 10:27 pm

Mystery Diner: Wildwood’s Oyster Bar delivers fresh flavors from the sea
GENEVA – Living in the Midwest may not always provide ample opportunities to enjoy the fresh, “off the boat” catches you would expect to f ...
Dining
July 31, 2014 - 1:21 pm
Planit 5: Things to do in and around Kane County
1. North Aurora Days WHEN: Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3 WHERE: Clocktower plaza at Randall Road and Oak Street in North Aurora ...
A&E
July 31, 2014 - 11:55 am

Chicago Irish band The Tossers to perform in Aurora
Since 1993, Chicago band The Tossers has been entertaining crowds with its energetic blend of Irish folk and punk rock. The Tossers will per ...
A&E
July 31, 2014 - 5:30 am
Construction of third parking deck tier to begin in Geneva
GENEVA – While the Third Street commuter parking deck will be closed for about six months during construction of a third tier, the city will ...
Local
July 30, 2014 - 10:37 pm

Bianchina relishes ‘rust-buster’
GENEVA – Mike Bianchina and Andrew Nelson traversed the same Geneva streets and track on which they trained and competed as former Vikings. ...
Community Sports
July 31, 2014 - 7:58 am

Crime mugs for July 2014
The charges against the individuals listed are not a proof of guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in w ...
Photos
July 24, 2014 - 1:20 pm

Summer festivals, shows in Kane County
Windmill City Festival, July 10-13 Windmill City Festival features the Windmill Whirl 5K race, live music, a craft show and flea market, liv ...
Local
July 29, 2014 - 12:40 pm
Jolie
Anderson Animal Shelters Pets of the Week: Jolie is a great little girl! She is super playful and really intelligent. She loves people, is s ...
Photos
July 29, 2014 - 12:43 pm

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Batavia police reports
• Two juveniles were charged Monday, July 28, with retail theft from Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Road. • ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:37 pm
District 303 School Board rejects settlement offer in Davis Richmond suit
ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles School District 303 Board on Thursday took its first public vote on a settlement involving the Davis Richmond school lit ...
July 31, 2014 - 11:00 pm
Attorney for woman charged with murder seeking to suppress evidence
The defense attorney for a woman charged in a stabbing death at the Batavia Apartments complex in 2012 argued in court on Thursday that her client did ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:29 pm
Surgeon sues St. Charles chiropractor alleging defamation
ST. CHARLES – A Bartlett orthopedic surgeon is suing a St. Charles chiropractor and his practice, alleging the chiropractor defamed him by calling him ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:27 pm
Local groups to perform Friday in Batavia
BATAVIA - On Friday, local bands CattleProd! (featuring Greg Boerner) and Noah’s Arcade (featuring Noah Gabriel) will duke it out in a battle of rock ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:23 pm
Fox Valley Park District Board to be elected
Fox Valley Park District Board members will now be elected, rather than appointed, as the result of a bill sponsored by state Sen. Karen McConnaughay, ...
July 31, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Motorist pulled over in St. Charles, tells officer to wait, police say
ST. CHARLES – A 22-year-old man stopped for speeding in St. Charles apparently didn’t have time for the police.
July 31, 2014 - 10:31 pm
Mill Creek home burglarized
BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP – A resident near the Mill Creek Golf Club returned home last week to find her home had been burglarized, according to a Kane Coun ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:25 pm
Learning the culture
Geneva resident Abbey Lotterer, 14, laughs alongside Marc Gabriel, 13. Gabriel is an exchange student from Strasbourg, France, and was hosted by the L ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:50 pm
Attorney for woman charged with murder seeking to suppress evidence
The defense attorney for a woman charged in a stabbing death at the Batavia Apartments complex in 2012 argued in court on Thursday that her client did ...
July 31, 2014 - 6:49 pm

Pin High: Gaffneys put special stamp on STC men’s tourney
Kacie Gaffney owes part of her young golf career to shopping. On Sunday, she enjoyed a mini-spree wh ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:43 pm
As calendar flips, Batavia football turns page, too
BATAVIA — When you win a state championship like Batavia did, the celebration tends to last awhile. ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:43 pm
Former NIU golfer takes over St. Charles North's girls golf program
Irish Whalen was a late-bloomer in golf, only taking up the sport her final two years in high school after an injury forced her out of her original fa ...
July 30, 2014 - 11:09 pm
Batavia girls soccer’s McEachern to carry on family tradition at ISU
Megan McEachern knows the Illinois State University campus well, and her wardrobe already includes a starter set of Redbirds gear.
July 30, 2014 - 11:10 pm
Schwab: Jaudon, Khoury make D-I commitments
Maddie Jaudon was not looking to be coddled.The Batavia girls volleyball senior libero embraces bein ...
July 29, 2014 - 10:02 pm
WIU trip helps St. Charles East football come together
The St. Charles East football team set off for Macomb last week intending to return better for the experience on and off the field.
July 28, 2014 - 10:38 pm
Kaneland's Holubecki ready for ‘big change’
When the school year ended, Anthony Holubecki had barely heard of IMG Academy. A lot changed, and qu ...
July 26, 2014 - 3:51 pm
Weekend Chit-Chat with ... Batavia wrestler Seth Winkle
Wrestler Seth Winkle was part of a strong crop of Batavia freshmen last season, with accomplishments that included a fifth-place finish at 120 pounds ...
July 25, 2014 - 11:27 pm
Tri-Cities soccer trio basks in berth at nationals
An overnight bus ride to Maryland might not have made for a great night of sleep, but the destination was well worth it for a trio of Tri-Cities boys ...
July 24, 2014 - 11:18 pm
Wasco Baseball enthused about partnership
Wasco Baseball effectively nurtures its young ballplayers but could do more to mentor them once they move closer to high school age, the organization' ...
July 24, 2014 - 10:32 pm

St. Charles Bowl sign stands test of time
ST. CHARLES – A business sign with more than 50 years of history in St. Charles might be saved from ordinance restrictions, thanks to the efforts of i ...
July 25, 2014 - 11:11 pm
Ronald McDonald joins ribbon cutting for St. Charles McDonald's makeover
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July 24, 2014 - 5:30 am
30-year-old wooden statue to be restored, reassembled
The unknown soldier wooden statue that stood outside the Custom Furniture business for over 30 years was dismantled Wednesday. The soldiers was purcha ...
July 24, 2014 - 1:24 pm
First phase of Charlestowne Mall project slated for August
ST. CHARLES – The first phase of construction for the Charlestowne Mall redevelopment is scheduled for August, its project developer said Monday.
July 23, 2014 - 8:46 am
The Evolutionary Home & Evolutionary Home Builders cut ribbon
Photo provided The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday for The Evolutionary Home & Evolutionary Home Builders, LLC, 200 S. Third S ...
July 21, 2014 - 10:56 pm
Principle Construction breaks ground
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July 17, 2014 - 10:17 pm
O’ Sole Mio opens doors to newest location in St. Charles
St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and City of St. Charles officials join O' Sole Mio owners Tory and Andrea Chiappelli to cut the ribbon to their newe ...
July 18, 2014 - 9:13 am
Armor Technologies cut ribbon, open Geneva store
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July 17, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Computer Troubleshooters in St. Charles opens for business
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July 17, 2014 - 10:04 pm
Geneva Chamber joins Chateau at opening
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July 17, 2014 - 10:01 pm

Joan Knows: ‘Dog Days’ of summer are upon us
Growing up in St. Charles in those days long ago, summer seemed to have three phases. The first pha ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:20 pm
TriCity Family Services’ Trivia Night set for Aug. 9
GENEVA – TriCity Family Services’ Trivia Night, a fundraiser, will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave. (Rout ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:18 pm
Chicago Bar Foundation honors Geneva resident
Jones was selected as this year’s recipient of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Maurice Weigle Exceptional Young Lawyer Award. The award was presented at ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:09 pm
Sugar Grove resident places in Cream of the Crop Photo Contest
Kristin Lipinis of Sugar Grove was one of nine winners in three age groups of the second annual Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. Lipinis took second p ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:06 pm
Oswego-based wastewater treatment facility honored
The Fox Metro Water Reclamation District has been selected to receive a Silver Peak Performance Award.
July 31, 2014 - 5:04 pm
Peace Corps volunteer shares stories from Ukraine
St. Charles resident and Peace Corps volunteer Mike Dixon (standing, left) shared his recent experiences in the Ukraine with a packed Carnegie Communi ...
July 24, 2014 - 4:10 pm
Kane County youth exhibit abilities, aptitudes at fair’s 4-H shows
ST. CHARLES – Hundreds of Kane County youth participated in the annual 4-H projects and animal shows last week at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles.
July 24, 2014 - 4:17 pm
Joan Knows: Weekend to bring good times and a good cause
Check your calendars. Yes, it’s July, despite the chilly weather and sweatshirts. One indication ...
July 17, 2014 - 4:44 pm
Kane County Fair announces talent contest winners
Sophia Peterson of Elgin (junior division), and Erin Newman of St. Charles (senior division) were named the first-place winners of the 31st annual Kan ...
July 17, 2014 - 4:38 pm
Batavia club donates to Feed the Kids program
The Batavia Mother’s Club Foundation recently donated $2,000 to the Humanitarian Service Project’s Feed the Kids program.
July 17, 2014 - 4:35 pm

Letter: A valid parallel
To the Editor:Not sure what is worse – Israel's crimes against humanity in Gaza, or the U.S. funding ...
July 30, 2014 - 12:10 am
Letter: Why the Kane County clerk needs to resign
To the Editor:I recently requested that the Kane County clerk resign. This request was based on acti ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Letter: A successful event
To the Editor: The Sugar Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to thank our sponsors, go ...
July 24, 2014 - 10:43 pm
Letter: You can make a difference
To the Editor:“If every household in Illinois dedicated just $10 of their weekly grocery budget towa ...
July 22, 2014 - 11:30 pm
Letter: How deeply our communities care
To the Editor:On the Fourth of July, as our great nation celebrated our founding, our blessings and ...
July 21, 2014 - 10:56 pm
Sound Off: Unsympathetic complainers
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: Too many complainers It seems like e ...
July 21, 2014 - 7:22 am
Letter: Happy memories of the farm
To the Editor:When I see children at play, I wonder what childhood memory will stand out for them wh ...
July 18, 2014 - 8:59 pm
Letter: Avoiding important issues
To the Editor:Democratic Illinois Gov. Quinn and the other progressive, they seem to no longer want ...
July 15, 2014 - 7:53 pm
Letter: Decision metric
To the Editor: After all the talk, after all the plans, after all the wishful thinking, there is onl ...
July 14, 2014 - 10:39 pm
Sound Off: A delightful surprise
The following is what our readers sounded off about this week: A delightful surprise We'd like to th ...
July 14, 2014 - 8:03 am

Planit 5: Things to do in and around Kane County
1. North Aurora Days WHEN: Friday, Aug. 1, through Sunday, Aug. 3 WHERE: Clocktower plaza at Randa ...
July 31, 2014 - 11:55 am
Mystery Diner: Wildwood’s Oyster Bar delivers fresh flavors from the sea
GENEVA – Living in the Midwest may not always provide ample opportunities to enjoy the fresh, “off the boat” catches you would expect to find in sta ...
July 31, 2014 - 1:21 pm
Chicago Irish band The Tossers to perform in Aurora
Since 1993, Chicago band The Tossers has been entertaining crowds with its energetic blend of Irish folk and punk rock.
July 31, 2014 - 5:30 am
Geneva host family stays in touch with Danish student for years
GENEVA – Bob and Sandi Boelke did not realize when they hosted Denmark foreign exchange student Frederik Liberti in 1996 that their relationship wit ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:30 am
Mouth and body connections with Murphy Dentistry in Batavia
Did you know your oral health can be an indicator of your overall health? As a matter of fact, acco ...
July 29, 2014 - 9:39 am
Tales from the Motherhood: Loving hands sift through living memories
I’ll never lend my voice to those clamoring for year-round school. For so many reasons. Among them is the fact that summer is a great time for learnin ...
July 25, 2014 - 4:49 pm
Learning to Grow: Must-have plants for the cottage garden
Characterized by its informality, a cottage garden often combines flowers, herbs and edibles together in beds that overflow with an abundance of fragr ...
July 25, 2014 - 4:46 pm
Lupita’s Cocina to host inaugural Tequila Taste
CAMPTON HILLS – Those who attend Lupita’s Cocina’s Tequila Taste on Wednesday, July 30, will get a taste of what the Campton Hills restaurant has to o ...
July 24, 2014 - 11:32 am
Uncorked: Winemaker builds white wine brand in red territory
Anthony Yount has always pushed winemaking boundaries. The winery is his own creative laboratory. Wh ...
July 24, 2014 - 5:30 am
St. Charles Arts Council seeks artists for neXt pop-up gallery
ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles Arts Council will present the neXt gallery – a pop-up art gallery program – in September.
July 24, 2014 - 5:30 am

Face Time with Arthur Hand
North Aurora resident Arthur Hand was working at his business, Arthur Hand Photography in Batavia, when he answered 11 questions for the Kane County C ...
July 31, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Lucy Martinez
Batavia resident Lucy Martinez, 45, was walking around downtown Batavia asking for donations for the Batavia Music Buffs when she answered 10 question ...
July 30, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Sonya Caldwell
South Elgin resident Sonya Caldwell, 44, was at the Great Western Trail Horlock Prairie in St. Charles when she answered 11 questions for the Kane Cou ...
July 29, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time With Lisa Cooper
South Elgin resident Lisa Cooper, 29, was working at the front desk at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles when she answered nine quest ...
July 26, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Tom Isacson
St. Charles resident Tom Isacson, 45, was with his dog, Payton, and daughters, Morgan, 11, and Faith, 13, at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center dog p ...
July 25, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Wendy Leuth
Marengo resident Wendy Leuth, 42, was with her dog, Buddy and daughter, Araceli Popoca-Leuth, 9, at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center dog park in St ...
July 24, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Kandy Herra
Elburn resident Kandy Herra, 48, was at the Elburn Chow Down event at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center when she answered nine questions fro ...
July 23, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Katy Leuth
South Elgin resident Katy Leuth was with her dog, Jake, and grandson, Dylan Popoca-Leuth, 11, at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center dog park in St. C ...
July 22, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Ryan Marshall
Rockford resident Ryan Marshall, 38, was just leaving a birthday party at Hickory Knolls Nature Center in St. Charles when he answered nine questions ...
July 19, 2014 - 5:30 am
Face Time with Mark Gannon
Sleepy Hollow resident Mark Gannon, 55, was biking from Sleepy Hollow to Sycamore when he stopped at the Great Western Trail Horlock Hill Prairie in S ...
July 18, 2014 - 5:30 am

Kane County government needs $2 million in cuts
GENEVA – Kane County has a $2 million problem.Wednesday, Executive Finance Director Joe Onzick told ...
July 30, 2014 - 10:34 pm
Kane County Animal Control announcement nears
GENEVA – Kane County could have a new Animal Control administrator next month.Wednesday, County Boar ...
July 30, 2014 - 2:55 pm
$4.6M in capital improvements proposed for county facilities
GENEVA – More than $4 million might be invested in Kane County’s facilities next year.The $4.6 milli ...
July 30, 2014 - 12:12 am
Geneva library vacancy attracts 14 applicants to date
GENEVA – Fourteen people have taken out applications to be considered for the vacancy on the Geneva Public Library Board, officials said, and Bob McQu ...
July 28, 2014 - 10:37 pm
Geneva vet clinic seeks to expand
GENEVA – A veterinary clinic with animal boarding will likely open in the space formerly occupied by Plass Appliances, 1881 S. Randall Road, Geneva.
July 29, 2014 - 6:50 am
Committee supports future 12K race over agency’s concerns
ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles City Council committee on Monday supported a future downtown 12K event over concerns from a local agency that holds a runn ...
July 28, 2014 - 10:58 pm
Geneva library board chooses shingle type for roof replacement, repair
GENEVA – Geneva library trustees voted Thursday to use a longer lasting architectural roof shingle to be included in bid requests for its roof repair ...
July 24, 2014 - 10:28 pm
Batavia group comes out against proposed industrial park
BATAVIA – A group called Keep Batavia Neighborhoods is opposed to the proposed rezoning of land at Kirk Road and Wind Energy Pass on the city’s east s ...
July 23, 2014 - 10:44 pm
House passes bill to modernize national laboratories
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation July 22 that was introduced last week by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, and other represen ...
July 24, 2014 - 10:54 am
Elburn to get new, higher electric rates in September
ELBURN – Since Elburn began its electric aggregation program in 2011, the village has saved the average participating household more than $500 – and a ...
July 22, 2014 - 11:08 pm

Batavia police reports
• Two juveniles were charged Monday, July 28, with retail theft from Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Road. • ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:37 pm
St. Charles police reports
• Adam John Jackson, 19, of the 800 block of Thornwood Drive, St. Charles, was charged Tuesday, July 29, with possession of drug paraphernalia and pos ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:34 pm
Kane County Sheriff’s Office police reports
• A credit card belonging to a resident of the 34W400 block of Roosevelt Avenue, St. Charles, was used to make seven unauthorized purchases totaling $ ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:35 pm
Elburn police reports
• Michael W. Brancecum Jr., 25, of the 800 block of Lakewood Avenue, DeKalb, was arrested Sunday, July 20, on a DuPage County warrant for failing to a ...
July 30, 2014 - 12:02 am
Kane County Sheriff's Office police reports
• A 2013 Hyundai was reported damaged Sunday, July 20, from a hit-and-run accident while it was parked at Marklund Van Der Molen Home, 1S406 Wyatt Dri ...
July 30, 2014 - 12:03 am
St. Charles police reports
• Benjamin N. Tiano, 23, of the 7400 block of North Jensen Place, Tucson, Arizona, was charged Monday, July 28, with public urination.
July 30, 2014 - 12:01 am
Sugar Grove police reports
• A construction company employee reported Monday, July 28, that his work signs were being taken out of front yards in the Windsor Pointe subdivision. ...
July 30, 2014 - 12:03 am
Geneva police reports
• Michelle L. McIntyre, 25, of the 200 block of Lakeside Court, St. Charles, was charged Sunday, July 20, with illegal possession of drug equipment. M ...
July 25, 2014 - 11:25 pm
St. Charles police reports
• Elliot J.M. Tulipano, 19, of the 1500 block of Prairie Crossing, West Chicago, was charged Wednesday, July 23, with unlawful use of fireworks.
July 24, 2014 - 10:46 pm
Campton Hills police reports
• A purse containing $110 was reported stolen Friday, July 18, from an unlocked vehicle in the 4N200 block of Booth Tarkington Street, Campton Hills.
July 22, 2014 - 11:32 pm

River Town Chronicles: My mail lately has me seeing red
I used to love going to my mailbox. It was a journey of maybes. Maybe The Atlantic Monthly would accept my short story. Maybe a forgotten great aunt h ...
July 31, 2014 - 10:36 pm
In Focus: Quality time
A couple of weeks ago, after much maneuvering of our schedules, I had the chance to visit with then Kane County Cougars outfielder Jake Hannemann and ...
July 31, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Life at East: Don’t ‘Share a Coke’ with me
For those of you who are up on ads lately, you’ve probably noticed the Coca-Cola summer campaign, “Share a Coke.” Its commercials are bouncing with ra ...
July 30, 2014 - 11:12 pm
Sculpture in the Park exhibition thrives as city art destination
If someone really wants to impress an out-of-town guest – and if they really want to show new visitors the best St. Charles has to offer – then a visi ...
July 30, 2014 - 10:39 pm
Kaneland Connection: Kaneland teens help make fire safety camp a success
Sabrina Sivert said she fretted a bit about her first day helping to run a summer camp at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum.
July 30, 2014 - 12:21 am
Sound Off: The blessings in their lives
The blessings in their lives I just read the column “Too many complainers” in [the weekend] edition, ...
July 28, 2014 - 8:01 am
Good Natured: Creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, Mysterious and spooky, They’re altogether ooky…” Right about no ...
July 26, 2014 - 7:22 am
Editor’s Notebook: Summer intern saw success at Chronicle
Having helped out in the Kane County Chronicle newsroom for the past two months or so, Jake Bartelson has completed his summer internship.
July 25, 2014 - 11:22 pm
Tales from the Motherhood: Loving hands sift through living memories
I’ll never lend my voice to those clamoring for year-round school. For so many reasons. Among them is the fact that summer is a great time for learnin ...
July 25, 2014 - 4:49 pm
Learning to Grow: Must-have plants for the cottage garden
Characterized by its informality, a cottage garden often combines flowers, herbs and edibles together in beds that overflow with an abundance of fragr ...
July 25, 2014 - 4:46 pm