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The Batavia Police Department announced that Sgt. Michelle Langston successfully graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.

The St. Charles Public Library will host a “Today’s Nuclear Age” discussion as part of the Great Decisions discussion program.

Geneva residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the west side and downtown, a triathlon and the American Legion parade.

While federal funding has run dry for the study to remove the downtown dam in St. Charles, the city is considering a resolution to clarify its position of keeping the waterway impoundment. The resolution is being discussed during a May 18 city meeting.

The city of St. Charles is currently staring down a water deficiency of 500,000 gallons per day. This is despite a recent well project being completed and another one approaching its finish in 2027. The search is already beginning for a new drinking water well.

Pulte Homes has proposed a 93 single-family home and 12 townhome units subdivision plan in St. Charles at the former-industrial site of Applied Composites. The developers are asking for $3M in financial incentives and are refusing to build any affordable housing units on-site.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce recently named the recipients of its 2026 Inspire Scholarships.

Luis Maldonado, who opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August, bought a second Mexican eatery, Barrio Taqueria & Cocina in Carol Stream. The spot even offers a special limited menu for dogs

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Savia Cafe and Bakery.

St. Charles North's Nolan Macholz delivered a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth inning, providing the North Stars with some insurance during their eventual 13-8 DuKane Conference baseball win over Lake Park Saturday in Roselle.

State Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, will offer a community shredding event and food drive for residents to dispose of old documents and support a local food pantry.

The Association for Individual Development will hold its 2026 AID Summer Stroll and Roll for community members to support its services for residents with developmental, behavioral, and crisis needs.

Geneva Public Library District Outreach Coordinator Lexy Rodriguez received an Inclusivity Impact Award at the annual Rising Lights Project Gala May 9.

The city of Batavia will conclude its Books Between Bites program on May 21 with a discussion about the Nancy Horan book “Loving Frank” led by Batavia Public Library Board of Trustees President Daniel Russo

The ongoing saga dating back to a 2024 property code citation of the city of Geneva vs. Shodeen Development over the 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop continues.

St. Charles North‘s boys lacrosse team clinched a share of second place in the DuKane Conference after outlasting Geneva 13-11 in a back-and forth match Friday at Burgess Field in Geneva.

St. Charles North‘s boys lacrosse team clinched a share of second place in the DuKane Conference after outlasting Geneva 13-11 in a back-and forth match Friday at Burgess Field in Geneva.

Lake Park had four wins, three of which came in field events, to help secure its first outdoor DuKane Conference title in school history. St. Charles North had six wins to secure second-place, while Darin Ashiru collected three wins to help Batavia to third.

Update: A now-former school board member of Aurora Christian Schools was charged after authorities alleged he sexually abused multiple minors, including one over several years. The FBI is investigating with Aurora police.

Update: A now-former school board member of Aurora Christian Schools was charged after authorities alleged he sexually abused multiple minors, including one over several years. The FBI is investigating with Aurora police.

Two men suffering gunshot wounds in Aurora were transported to local hospitals in incidents the police say “are related.”

A school board member of Aurora Christian Schools has been charged with several felonies involving the alleged long-term sexual abuse of a minor, authorities said.

Geneva officials want to expand the city’s current Destination Geneva grant program, where nonprofits can apply for reimbursements up to $10,000. The program is meant to help promote overnight guests, tourism and conventions

Kane prosecutor Vincent Coyle was appointed associate judge, effective June 1, officials announced in a news release.

When Helen Frank was born on May 12, 1921, Warren Harding was president, Babe Ruth hit new Major League Baseball records and the first vaccination against tuberculosis was developed. The Elgin resident recently turned 105.