Batavia’s family connection to historic moon landing
Batavia has a "family connection" to the historic Apollo 11 moon landing that will have its 50th anniversary on Saturday. Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke said the mother of astronaut Edwin...
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$38M residential development moving forward for iconic Mill Race Inn site in Geneva
Despite concerns raised by some residents, the Geneva City Council in a close vote this week advanced a concept plan for a $38 million residential development on the site of...
Tentative agreement announced on new contract for Kaneland teachers
After seven months of negotiations, Kaneland School District 302 and its teachers union have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract. Representatives for the Kaneland School Board and Kaneland...
Cardboard boats take on unique looks in River Fest event
Bicentennial Riverfront Park was packed with spectators and lots of enthusiasm for the fifth annual River Fest cardboard boat race Friday in Yorkville, as paddlers navigated through the Marge Cline...
Aurora launches 605 Innovation District
Some 400 people - including Gov. J.B. Pritzker - turned out for the official launch of Aurora's 605 Innovation District at Bureau Gravity at 56 S. LaSalle St. in the...
Blackberry Township residents concerned about possible expansion of mining operation
A group of Blackberry Township residents in Kane County is not happy about a proposal to expand a sand and gravel mining operation onto some nearby farmland. "I have lived...
Online auction leads to energy savings for West Aurora School District
West Aurora School District participated in its first real-time online energy supplier auction that ended in an agreement that will mean substantial savings over the next four years, district officials...
Cardboard boat race makes annual splash at Yorkville River Fest
There are plenty of attractions at Yorkville River Fest set for this weekend, but the cardboard boat races Friday are an annual highlight, organizers said. The two-day festival opens at...
West Aurora High School may do away with valedictorian system
West Aurora High School may join some other area schools and stop having valedictorians and salutatorians. Last year, Sofia Partida, a student member of the school board and co-valedictorian for...
Aurora to launch high-tech development district
Aurora is poised to launch a high-tech business and development district, city officials said. Aurora is looking to join other major cities in the country known as tech hubs -...