From an undefeated powerhouse to a Cinderella playoff run, four area football teams are geared up for the charged environment of state semifinal football Saturday. Check at each team's prospects in our previews at FNL.MYSUBURBANLIFE.COM.

Applications for project financing under the Kane-Elgin Consortium’s Rental Housing Development Network are due at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.

Kane Kares was recognized by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a leading health care philanthropy, as a Nurse-Family Partnership program that outpaces the national average for outcomes.

In debating whether we should abolish capital punishment, it’s important to decide which aspect of this story dominates — the psychopath who deserves the ultimate punishment or the wrongful conviction of two men. Is it better for us to enhance public safety by eliminating society’s most serious threats or to protect civil liberties by making sure innocent people are never put to death?

YOUR VIEW
In addition to more-frequent local editorials, our expanded opinions coverage features a forum seeking your take on a key issue being talked about around town. Here's the current topic:

The Geneva City Council is considering requiring homeowners to pay a $75 for replacing their doors and windows. This would be done by extending a building permit now reserved for the historic district throughout the entire city. Should city charge homeowners a $75 permit fee for replacing their windows and doors?

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EDITORIAL
THE ISSUE
Ken Voegele of Geneva has been trying to evict the Schnaitman family from a home he owns in St. Charles.
OUR VIEW
The landlord hasn’t been acting in good faith. Does he really want to put a woman who just had a baby on the street?
SPEAK UP
Which side deserves more sympathy — the landlord who’s not getting full payments or the family that’s struggling through unusual circumstances? Click here to tell us what you think of this. Or e-mail your comments here.

YOUR VIEW
In addition to more-frequent local editorials, our expanded opinions coverage features a forum seeking your take on a key issue being talked about around town. Here's the current topic:

The Geneva City Council is considering requiring homeowners to pay a $75 for replacing their doors and windows. This would be done by extending a building permit now reserved for the historic district throughout the entire city. Should city charge homeowners a $75 permit fee for replacing their windows and doors?

Click here to leave a comment. You can also e-mail your comment here. Or leave a message at (630) 368-8882.