Geneva committee puts off vote on townhome development downtown
A Geneva committee considering a plan for a new development that would span an entire downtown city block put the vote on hold for two weeks. Members want time to...
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Branches in river called ‘unsightly’
Mayor Jeffery Schielke is not happy with the way the Batavia riverfront looks right now. It's the sight of downed trees lodged on the riverbank that has drawn his ire...
Geneva parking deck promised by Feb. 1
Cars should be able to use the Geneva commuter parking deck by Feb. 1, the construction company working on the project assured the city. That promise came after work halted...
Batavia opens farmers’ market — in winter
For the local farmers and artisans who bake bread, raise chickens and harvest honey, winter's cold months used to mean a long hiatus before summer and shoppers returning to the...
Bridal-related businesses take over Merra-Lee space in Geneva
When Elizabeth Wray went to check out the Third Street space that would become her new floral design studio and store, she realized it was the exact spot where she...
Blotter: Playground slides set on fire in Batavia
The following items were gathered from reports released by the Batavia Police Department: A playground slide was found on fire just after midnight on Dec. 21 at Walnut Park, 600...
Blotter: Man charged with impersonating an officer in Geneva
St. Charles Two St. Charles men, both 24, were cited for public intoxication on Dec. 8 after police saw them pushing each other outside the Beehive, 204 W. Main St....
St. Charles may get tougher on drunks
It could become much more expensive to be disruptive while drunk in St. Charles. Police Chief James Keegan pitched an idea to the Liquor Control Commission Monday night to more...
St. Charles District 303 rejects idea of remodeling Norris center
The St. Charles District 303 School Board has rejected the idea of remodeling a problematic section of the Norris Recreation Center. With only two votes in favor, the board refused...
St. Charles District 303 settles on 1.5 percent tax levy increase
The St. Charles District 303 School Board decided Monday night that it would tax homeowners an additional 1.5 percent for 2014. The district is asking for a 3.18 percent increase...