Articles filed under Geneva

• Contact Fox Valley Hospice for new volunteer opportunitiesMar 8, 2014 12:00 AM
  Fox Valley Volunteer Hospice, a community-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving those with life-threatening illnesses and the bereaved, is in need of volunteers to serve clients in the Fox Valley area. Interested parties must contact the hospice by Friday, March 21, to participate in the New Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, March 26.
  

   

• Men, women invited to sign up for Geneva Chamber’s ‘60 Men Who Cook’ eventMar 8, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is looking for chefs for the sixth annual “60 Men Who Cook” event. Though it is still called “60 Men Who Cook,” women are welcome and encouraged to sign up and enjoy the cooking fun.
  

   

• Tri-Cities police reportsMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
  Bawner J. Lopez, 24, of Geneva, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis at 2:02 a.m. March 1 in the 300 block of East State Street, according to a police report.
  

   
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  Images: Photo Contest FinalistsMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
  Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of March 3.
  

   
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  Naperville Exchange Club Supports Children in PovertyMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Exchange Club of Naperville recently donated $3,400 to the Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) for the Feed the Kids (FTK) project.
  

   

• Housing study suggests more rental inspections in North Aurora, BataviaMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has returned with suggestions for North Aurora, Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles about what to plan for housing in the next 20 years.
  

   

• Geneva RR crossing to be closed for repairsMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Third Street railroad crossing in Geneva will be closed March 7-10 for repairs.
  

   
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  Drug court for Geneva man facing heroin, Ecstasy chargesMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  A 22-year-old man who was arrested after apparently shooting heroin at a Geneva coffee shop last July has been admitted into the Kane County Drug Rehabilitation Court. Tyler E. White, of Geneva, has been clean since September, and faces four to 15 years in prison if he can't complete drug court, which is a last resort for defendants facing long prison terms.
  

   

• Celebrate the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" specialMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  Urology, Ltd. is celebrating the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" special now through the end of March.
  

   
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  Wine tasting banishes cabin fever for record crowdMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  On Saturday, February 22, over 450 people wined and dined at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting, benefitting Clearbrook’s Employment Services Program.
  

   
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  NIU profs write book, develop website to help science teachers motivate studentsMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
  Producing more college graduates in STEM areas is a national priority, and now two Northern Illinois University researchers have written a book on how teachers can help students get more excited about science.
  

   
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  St. Charles church provides 'Ashes to Go' at Metra station Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
  St. Charles Espiscopal Church offers 'Ashes to Go' at the Geneva train station on Ash Wednesday.
  

   
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  Maple sugaring heralds spring’s arrivalMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
  The best things in life are worth waiting for. Spring, for example. The initiation of spring for many folks is maple sugaring. Both spring and maple sugaring are a long time coming this year. But they are coming.
  

   
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  St. Charles North drill teams continue 15-year winning streak at TDI State Championship Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
  The Varsity team finished their season with a state championship title in the 3A Division Open Pom category, and third place in the 3A Division Lyrical category. Because of the high points earned in both dances, they took home high honors in receiving the 3A Grand Championship Title.
  

   

• Tri-Cities police reportsMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
  Hew A. Saber, 28, of Batavia, was charged with retail theft at 6:08 p.m. Monday at Kohl’s, 251 N. Randall Road, according to a police report.
  

   
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  Kane board member: Waste Management reneging on Settler’s HillMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
  A Kane County Board member is pointing a finger at Waste Management for a lack of progress in redeveloping the old Settler’s Hill landfill. “Waste Management has chosen to hold these efforts hostage while it attempts to exact amendments to the landfill operating agreement that are favorable to them but puts the taxpayers of Kane County at risk,” Mike Donahue wrote.
  

   

• More than 40 films to be shown at Geneva Film FestivalMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
  The seventh annual Geneva Film Festival, “Celebrating the Art of Independent Film,” is ready to roll out the red carpet Thursday to Saturday, March 6-8, in historic downtown Geneva at Shodeen’s Dodson Place, corner of Second and Fulton streets. More than 40 films are showcased, including numerous international films.
  

   
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  NJWC Donates $5,000 to Humanitarian Service ProjectMar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
  Naperville Junior Woman’s Club donated $5,000 to Humanitarian Service Project
  

   

• ‘Gatsby Gala’ to raise money for preschoolMar 3, 2014 12:00 AM
  Mansio Montessori of Geneva will hold its annual fundraiser featuring a live and silent auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the St. Charles Country Club.Sponsored by FONA, this year’s theme is the “Gatsby Gala.” Auction items will include travel packages, passes or memberships to area attractions, tickets to sporting or theater events, restaurant and retail gift certificates, spa and salon packages and gift baskets. The event will also feature local artwork and students’ classroom projects.
  

   
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  Geneva Film Festival opens ThursdayMar 1, 2014 12:00 AM
  There could be an Oscar winner in town in the next few days. That's because the Geneva Film Festival opens Thursday with films being shown at Dodson Place.