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Fire department responds Sunday morning to Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva

Local11:44 am
Fire department responds Sunday morning to Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva
GENEVA – The Geneva Fire Department responded Sunday morning to Fox Valley Ice Arena, 1996 S. Kirk Road, Geneva, officials confirmed.
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Generation Rescue project with ties to Jenny McCarthy subject of lawsuit

Generation Rescue project with ties to Jenny McCarthy subject of lawsuit

Sept. 22, 2017
Batavia WWII navigator knighted by French government

Batavia WWII navigator knighted by French government

Sept. 22, 2017

Top Headlines

Editor's Notebook: Women’s Conference to take place Oct. 5 at ECC

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Good Natured: The viceroy, monarchs and some amazing mimicry

Nature 4:52 pm

Letter: Doing what's right

Letters to the EditorSept. 22, 2017

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Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

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Tales From the Motherhood: Approaching a milestone birthday

Tales From the Motherhood: Approaching a milestone birthday

Columns 4:52 pm
Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

Lists11:00 am
Open house in Batavia to promote Depot Museum expansion

Open house in Batavia to promote Depot Museum expansion

Local 9:07 am
Without repairs, Arcada could 'go dark' by Dec. 31

Without repairs, Arcada could 'go dark' by Dec. 31

ListsSept. 22, 2017
Blue Goose Market offers appetizer, refreshment ideas for football season
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Blue Goose Market offers appetizer, refreshment ideas for football season

Local BusinessSept. 22, 2017
Dancing baker from Batavia choreographs fundraiser with heart

Dancing baker from Batavia choreographs fundraiser with heart

ListsSept. 22, 2017
2017 Best Under 40 Names Announced

2017 Best Under 40 Names Announced

LocalSept. 4, 2017
Marmion defeats Montini 28-27

Marmion defeats Montini 28-27

ListsSept. 22, 2017
Batavia football defeated St. Charles East 7-0

Batavia football defeated St. Charles East 7-0

ListsSept. 22, 2017
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HealthSept. 22, 2017
6 reasons why you should play Pro Football Weekly's UPickem contest

6 reasons why you should play Pro Football Weekly's UPickem contest

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Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

Sept. 23, 2017
Football: North Stars light up Glenbard East on Homecoming

Football: North Stars light up Glenbard East on Homecoming

Sept. 23, 2017
St. Charles North defeats Glenbard East 38-6

St. Charles North defeats Glenbard East 38-6

Sept. 22, 2017
Marmion defeats Montini 28-27

Marmion defeats Montini 28-27

Sept. 22, 2017
Batavia football defeated St. Charles East 7-0

Batavia football defeated St. Charles East 7-0

Sept. 22, 2017
The Week in Pictures for Sept. 15-21

The Week in Pictures for Sept. 15-21

Sept. 22, 2017
Without repairs, Arcada could 'go dark' by Dec. 31

Without repairs, Arcada could 'go dark' by Dec. 31

Sept. 22, 2017
St. Charles North held the school's annual homecoming parade Sept. 22.

St. Charles North held the school's annual homecoming parade Sept. 22.

Sept. 22, 2017
Dancing baker from Batavia choreographs fundraiser with heart

Dancing baker from Batavia choreographs fundraiser with heart

Sept. 22, 2017
Generation Rescue project with ties to Jenny McCarthy subject of lawsuit

Generation Rescue project with ties to Jenny McCarthy subject of lawsuit

Sept. 22, 2017
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Local News

Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

BATAVIA – Poet Christopher Kuhl will introduce his latest book, "Night Travels," by reading selected poems between 3 and 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at …
8:31 am
  • Fire department responds Sunday morning to Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva
  • Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication
  • Open house in Batavia to promote Depot Museum expansion
  • Without repairs, Arcada could ‘go dark’ by Dec. 31

Preps

Volleyball: Burlington Central takes seventh at Harvest Fall Classic

Volleyball: Burlington Central takes seventh at Harvest Fall Classic

MARENGO – The bus left Burlington Central at 6:45 a.m.Roughly 10 hours later and dealing with stifli…
9:38 am
  • Volleyball: Maddy Boyer, Batavia take second at Warrior Blast
  • Cross Country: Kaneland's Matt Richtman second at Rock River Run in Sterling
  • Football: McPherson, Marmion stun Montini
  • Football: Kaneland lets one slip away in second half at DeKalb

Business

Without repairs, Arcada could ‘go dark’ by Dec. 31

Without repairs, Arcada could ‘go dark’ by Dec. 31

ST. CHARLES – If the historic Arcada Theatre in St. Charles does not get repairs to its restrooms, more electric capacity and an upgraded he…
Sept. 22, 2017
  • Without repairs, Arcada could 'go dark' by Dec. 31
  • Blue Goose Market offers appetizer, refreshment ideas for football season
  • Best Under 40 Class of 2017 celebrated in St. Charles
  • Batavia’s West Town zone seeing improvement

Features

Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

Poet in Batavia to read excerpts of new book

BATAVIA – Poet Christopher Kuhl will introduce his latest book, "Night Travels," by reading selected poems between 3 and 6 p.m. Sept. 30 at …
8:31 am
  • Tales From the Motherhood: Approaching a milestone birthday
  • Good Natured: The viceroy, monarchs and some amazing mimicry
  • Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication
  • Open house in Batavia to promote Depot Museum expansion

Face Time

Face Time with John Czech

Face Time with John Czech

Sugar Grove resident John Czech, 74, was in Geneva when he answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.
Sept. 20, 2017
  • Face Time with Savannah Vajgert
  • Facetime with Nancy Lombardi
  • Face Time with Bruce DiSantis
  • Face Time with Michael Asselin

Government

Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

Batavia dog agility equipment to be unveiled at Bark Park dedication

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Sept. 23, 2017
  • Batavia WWII navigator knighted by French government
  • Kane County Clerk reminds people to register to vote
  • Batavia’s West Town zone seeing improvement
  • Sugar Grove Village Board considers SSA for Sugar Grove Shopping Center

Police Reports

Batavia police reports

Batavia police reports

• Criminal damage to property was reported Sept. 6 in the 1300 block of Georgetown Drive, Batavia, when someone spray-painted parts of a hom…
Sept. 22, 2017
  • St. Charles police reports
  • Kane County Sheriff’s Office
  • Geneva police reports
  • Legalizing recreational marijuana opposed by Kane County state's attorney

Columns

Editor's Notebook: Women’s Conference to take place Oct. 5 at ECC

State Sen. Karen McConnaughay’s third annual Women’s Conference will be presented Oct. 5 at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elg…
4:53 pm
  • Tales From the Motherhood: Approaching a milestone birthday
  • Good Natured: The viceroy, monarchs and some amazing mimicry
  • Picturing the Past With ... the St. Charles History Museum
  • In Focus: It's tradition

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