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Aurora calls forth Independence Day nominations

By Kathy Adams | Apr 28, 2017

Aurora residents who missed the deadline to nominate someone for the Memorial Day Parade can still throw a name into the ring for the Fourth of July Parade.

Geneva again garners 'Best of West' honors

By Kathy Adams | Apr 22, 2017

Geneva has been named the best area for dining, shopping and festivals by readers of West Suburban Living magazine.

Geneva's Earth Day event includes food, fun, philanthropy

By Kathy Adams | Apr 18, 2017

Geneva is inviting families to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 at Peck Farm Park.

St. Charles eyes locations for new police headquarters

By Kathy Adams | Apr 9, 2017

The City of St. Charles is reviewing possible locations to build a new police headquarters that it hopes to have completed within two-and-a-half years, the city reported recently.

St. Charles panel offers grants for youth programs

By Kathy Adams | Apr 3, 2017

The St. Charles Youth Commission is currently accepting funding requests for projects that support local youth.

Aurora's yard waste, branch pickup begins April 3

By Kathy Adams | Mar 16, 2017

Aurora's spring yard waste collection will be from April 3-14.

ComEd completes winter tree trimming

By Kathy Adams | Mar 11, 2017

Despite a mild winter, Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) continued its tree trimming work through February in Geneva. The trimming is done mainly to protect against extended power outages that can be be caused by trees and branches contacting power lines.

Geneva raking in the leaves again

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

Geneva is resuming leaf collection this month for the majority of the city in areas that did not receive a fourth pickup last fall.

County offers curb-to-curb discount ride service

By Kathy Adams | Mar 5, 2017

Kane County residents who are disabled or at least 65 years old may qualify for a discounted ride service for things like doctor's appointments or rides to work, the City of St. Charles announced recently.

Geneva police sergeant honored for 25-year support of Illinois Special Olympics

By Kathy Adams | Feb 19, 2017

Geneva Police Sergeant Dan Kott has been honored with the Flame of Hope Award for volunteering for 25 years to support the Special Olympics of Illinois.

Geneva wins Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award from Salt Institute

By Kathy Adams | Feb 19, 2017

Geneva was one of 90 communities in North America to win a 2016 Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award from the Salt Institute.

Waubonsee Community College gears up for upcoming wedding, event planning course

By Kathy Adams | Feb 15, 2017

Waubonsee Community College is offering a wedding and event planning course that begins this week.

Aurora's water tastes best in the county, according to annual contest

By Kathy Adams | Jan 29, 2017

Aurora has the best tasting water in Kane County, according to results from the annual Kane County Water Association's Water Taste Test Contest.

West Dundee announces special post-holiday trash, Christmas tree pickup days

By Kathy Adams | Jan 6, 2017

West Dundee's trash and recyclables pickup will be moved to Saturday, Jan. 7, due to the New Year's holiday, while Christmas trees will be picked up at the curb on two different days.