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Fox River canoe race remains afloat amid challenges May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Would the Mid-American Canoe Race find more sucess if it returned to its original 17-mile route on the Fox River, from South Elgin to Aurora? The "Rain Main" statue returns to its spot near the Geneva train station while St. Charles struggles with another vacant storefront after The Vertical Drop closes its doors.
St. Charles, Geneva mayors started as high school PA announcers May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
What do St. Charles Mayor-elect Ray Rogina and Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns have in common when it comes to high school? Dave Heun knows.
Visitors may not have gotten best first impression of St. Charles Apr 27, 2013 12:00 AM
A group of retailers from across the country and Europe were in St. Charles a few weeks ago, and it seemed the road construction hampered their movements, according to columnist Dave Heun.
Downtown construction means changes for RiverFest Apr 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Because of some downtown work, the sand sculpture event at the RiverFest in St. Charles will be moving. There will also be some other moves for the annual June fest, according to columnist Dave Heun.
Promoter hits on idea for card show at Cougars’ stadium Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Having a sports card show at a ballpark seems like an excellent combination, columnist Dave Heun says. He talks with a local promoter who is spearheading the April 27 show at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva.
Lazarus asks for help to assist families Apr 6, 2013 12:00 AM
It's a great day when an individual or family moves out of Lazarus House in St. Charles. The folks who operate Lazarus are looking for help from local service organizations and others to "adopt" a family that is looking to set up their own household.
Get ready to sit in traffic during overpass work Mar 30, 2013 12:00 AM
You might be sitting in traffic at Kautz Road and Route 38 for extended periods for the immediate future during construction of a railroad overpass, but the payoff should be worth it, columnist Dave Heun says.
Historical markers abound in Tri-Cities area Mar 23, 2013 12:00 AM
There are many historical markers throughout the Tri-Cities area, including the most recent display in front of the St. Charles Municipal Center. That marker, with interesting notes about the 1836 saw mill in that location and a Main Street train accident in 1915, is the first of three that the Downtown St. Charles Partnership plans for residents and visitors.
Geneva’s St. Peter School will celebrate nun’s birthday Mar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
When students and staff gather in the St. Peter School gymnasium at 2 p.m. Wednesday for a birthday party, the Geneva Fire Department may be hoping there won't be any lit candles. Why? It would take 100 of them to adorn a cake to honor former Principal Sister Johanna Murphy.
River Street remodel just needs warmer weather Mar 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The River Street makeover in downtown Batavia looks good even in snow. Imagine how sweet it will look in warm weather, Dave Heun says.
Please note: Chick-fil-A is closed on Sunday Feb 27, 2013 12:00 AM
Batavia school district officials should have made a better choice when spending the taxpayer's dime, Dave Heun says.
‘Dancing With The Geneva Stars’ ends 5-year run Feb 23, 2013 12:00 AM
After five very successful, fun years, the annual "Dancing With The Geneva Stars" fundraiser will be no more, columnist Dave Heun says.
Geneva boy places 6th at U.S. skating championship Feb 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Dave Heun catches up with Derek Wagner, 13, of Geneva, who finished sixth in the recent U.S. National Figure Skaing Championships. Derek attends Geneva Middle School North.
Readers keep Dave up to date on restaurant scene Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
The restaurant comings and goings isn't lost on many of the people in the Tri-Cities. Just ask Dave Heun how much email he's gotten on the topic.
Geneva History Center to host Coultrap program Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Dave Heun says he won't miss Coultrap Elementary School in Geneva. The shuttered school will face the wrecking ball.
Restaurant shuffle in the Tri-CitiesJan 27, 2013 12:00 AM
When a restaurant closes in the Tri-Cities, I almost get tired of hearing my familiar reaction — "Gee, I kind of liked that place." Well, "kind of liking" a place hasn't done a lot of good for restaurants during the economic climate of the past five years. Let's hope the restaurant that replaces Mike & MIguel's in Geneva does a booming business.
80-year-old artist’s mural spiffs up The Crossings Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Flora Kaindl, a resident of The Crossings in Geneva, completed 'quite an undertaking' when she painted murals to grace the walls of the community building at The Crossings, according to columnist Dave Heun. "Like a crazy, I said I could do it," Kaindl, 80, said.
PushCoin payment system caters to kids Jan 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Parents of young children and teens, welcome to the world of Geneva-based PushCoin. If you haven’t heard about the mobile payment system that is especially beneficial for kids, you may want to attend a free seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the FONA International auditorium on Averill Road in Geneva.
Dan Van Haften talks about his Lincoln book in Washington Jan 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Dave Heun talks to Batavia author Dan Van Haften, who recently gave a talk in Washington, D.C., about the book on Abraham Lincoln that he co-authored.
Looking back on a year of Tri-City news Dec 29, 2012 12:00 AM
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