The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Batavia in Kane County fell by $43,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 25 homes sold.
Geneva residents looking to lose that lawn ornament or get rid of that gadget can register for a two-day citywide garage sale planned for April 28-29, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce announced recently.
The Village of Hampshire had the 220th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of February 2016 -- down 83 spots from its January ranking.
The Village of Algonquin had the 473th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of April 2016 -- up 70 spots from its March ranking.
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.
Thanks to a compromise plan worked out by Democratic Senate President John Cullerton and Senate Republican leader Christine Radogno, the Illinois Senate has proposed its first state budget in two years.