News
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jul 02, 2009, 12:37 PM CDT
Foster held a round table in his Batavia office with about 20 people Wednesday, including local hospital officials, doctors, former patients and others concerned with both the state and debate of nationalized health care in America.
By staff reports
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 04:20 PM CDT
The Kane County state’s attorney will collaborate with local police this holiday weekend to hold accountable suspected drunken drivers who try to avoid prosecution by refusing to submit to a lawfully requested blood-alcohol test.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 12:19 PM CDT
With an overcast sky threatening the crowd at Elfstrom Stadium for the Kane County Cougars game Tuesday evening, all eyes went to Stephen Persinger as he stepped up for the pitch.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 12:17 PM CDT
The Granquist Music Competition has been a family affair since its inception.
By staff reports
Wed Jul 01, 2009, 10:06 AM CDT
At 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, the Prairie Brass Band will perform in the amphitheater at River Park at Peyton Street and North River Lane.
By staff reports
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 04:42 PM CDT
Police reports for Geneva and Batavia for the end of June.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 02:47 PM CDT
George Petmezas, formerly a special education teacher and special education coordinator at West Chicago High School, will start his role as Geneva Middle School North's assistant principal on Wednesday.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 02:44 PM CDT
According to many vendors and the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, attendance and vendor profits were down for this year’s Swedish Days Festival.
By staff reports
Tue Jun 30, 2009, 09:29 AM CDT
A three course Brazilian-influenced meal will be prepared for guests while Portuguese-influenced music will be played by the Mary Hunt Duo.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 05:26 PM CDT
Sheavoun Limbillotte has big shoes to fill as she takes over as Executive Director of the Geneva Park District.
By staff reports
Mon Jun 29, 2009, 01:05 PM CDT
From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, international guests from Fermilab will be celebrated at a picnic at Peck Farm Park Pavilion, 38W199 Kaneville Road.
By staff reports
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 08:55 AM CDT
The Geneva History Center will host a presentation about Depression Era art in Illinois Post Offices at 7 p.m. July 9.
By staff reports
Fri Jun 26, 2009, 08:54 AM CDT
The Geneva High School class of 1994 will be having its 15-year reunion at 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at Le Berry Bistro, 227 South 3rd St., but they’re still looking for some missing classmates.
By Adam Rosen, arosen@mysuburbanlife.com and Colleen McBrien, cmcbrien@mysuburbanlife.com
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 09:28 AM CDT
Last year, Mike DeJesus was laid off from his job with an airline at O’Hare International Airport. Since then, he found another job at the airport, but at a lower salary. In order to save money where he can, DeJesus visits local garage sales to get some clothes and toys for his children.
By staff reports
Thu Jun 25, 2009, 09:13 AM CDT
Faith Lutheran Church, 1745 Kaneville Road, will be having a Day of Fun for families in hard financial times from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 25.
By staff reports
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 05:02 PM CDT
The city of Geneva sent out a release notifying residents that three cooling centers will be open in Geneva when 100 degree weather is forecasted for two straight days.
By staff reports
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 04:13 PM CDT
The Forest Preserve District is encouraging Kane County’s youngest citizens to ride safely this summer, by hosting two “bicycle rodeos,” designed to teach bike safety to children.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Jun 24, 2009, 10:28 AM CDT
With the heat index peaking at about 110 during the opening day of Midsommar Festival Swedish Days, more people gravitated toward shady and cool, indoor areas.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 06:18 PM CDT
Although this year’s Swedish Days Festival will leave Hamilton Street closed between Second Street and Third Street until Thursday Geneva police Cmdr. Julie Nash said the traffic shouldn’t worry residents.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 06:13 PM CDT
When Kim Griffin, a parent of five children enrolled in District 304’s Acceleration and Enrichment program, wasn’t satisfied with the amount of communication A&E parents were receiving, she started a group.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Jun 23, 2009, 06:00 PM CDT
During Monday’s, June 22, meeting of the Geneva District 304 School Board, members voted 5-0 to cut 3.6 full-time equivalent teachers, support staffers and hours for a total savings of $423,800.