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Head to Geneva Commons for outdoor concerts May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Some popular favorites and fun newcomers are heading to the Randall Road corridor as part of the 11th annual summer concert series at Geneva Commons. The free series is set to begin at the outdoor mall on Wednesday, June 5, and continue throughout the month of June.
Batavia food pantry thanks you for help May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
A Batavia letter to the editor: The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry wants to thank local Jewel and Berkley's food stores, all of the more than 100 volunteers who worked the weekend of the Spring Food Pantry "Food Sharing Days" and especially all the patrons who donated food products or made cash donations. The food pantry received 3¼ tons of food and paper products and $1,500 in cash donations.
Images:The Week in Pictures May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features things found in the air, including ducks, robins, owls, mosquitos, and rockets.
St. Charles woman shares favorite ‘sayings’ in booklet May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Dave Heun talks to St. Charles resident Kay Catlin about the publishing of her booklet of 'sayings."
Naperville Central claims sectional crown May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
If you were trying to gauge the percentage of bitter and sweet on the Marmion's doubles team of John Graft and Jackson Rettig's bittersweet day at the West Aurora sectional Saturday, think at least 90 percent sweet. Even the bitter part, a loss in the sectional final to Naperville Central's No. 1 seed Wesley Lo and Sid Swamy, wasn't that bad, and it certainly did little to dampen the sweet part of earning a trip to the state tournament.
West Aurora’s Spagnola wins long jump crown May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Emma Spagnola nearly etched her name among track and field immortals. Britney Williams could not have envisioned a greater way to end her high school career at St. Charles East. Aurora Christian junior Peyton Wade had a day few could match. The second day of the girls state track and field meet produced local champions in six different events in two separate classes.
Two charged in South Elgin heroin overdose death May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Two people have been arrested and charged with delivering a fatal dose of heroin to a 24-year-old South Elgin woman in April, according to court records. Andrea R. Nielsen, 23, of South Elgin, and Nicholas C. Allen, 21, of Batavia, were charged with the drug induced homicide death of Abby L. Nordmeyer. Both face between six and 30 years in prison.
Batavia school board member Roberts resigns May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Batavia school board member Kathleen Roberts is resigning after 22 years on the board.
Full circle for Bianchina, Geneva at Hoffman Estates May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Senior Mike Bianchina served as an alternate runner for Geneva when it won its last boys track and field sectional title in 2010.Three years later in the Hoffman Estates Class 3A sectional, Bianchina helped the Vikings to their second title in four years.Despite finishing tied for sixth out of 14 teams at the Upstate Conference tourney last week, Geneva rose to the occasion on Friday night and scored 103 points to top runner-up Schaumburg (88) and St. Charles North (80)."I always thought about it (going out with a sectional title after being part of one as a freshman)," Bianchina said. "This was a great night for the entire team."
Top seeds play well on opening day May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It was a good day to be a favorite at the Geneva boys tennis sectional.
Scout Troops Contribute to the Fabric of Community in West Chicago May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Scout Troops Contribute to the Fabric of Community in West Chicago
Metro West Kane County Municipal Leaders Meet with Legislators in SpringfieldMay 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Kane County municipal leaders met with legislators in Springfield on May 14 and 15 to advocate on behalf of municipalities.
Camps Combine Outdoor Experiences with Girls’ Modern Interests May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Golf lessons, astronomy, art and sailing among the fun activities offered at local Girl Scout camps
Elgin Theatre Co. auditions for "Love Letters" May 19May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
Elgin Theatre Company will hold open auditions for A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Sears Gallery in Elgin.
Submit your recipe for Wilderness Challenge contest May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
TriCity Family Services is currently accepting submissions for its Wilderness Challenge Program Recipe Contest. The annual Wilderness Challenge Program gives 30 youth in the community the opportunity to experience a weeklong therapeutic camping and canoeing trip in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and Canada. The Wilderness Challenge needs a new dinner menu for 2013.
Biggest threat is Washington pols May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A Batavia letter to the editor: Reading the newspaper and seeing the news on television, it is becoming clearer to me that the biggest threat to our nation is, with a few exceptions, the do-nothing representatives and senators in Washington who are way more interested in pleasing lobbyists and special interest groups than their constituents.
Batavia battles to a share of UEC River title May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
After a bizarre seventh inning that helped catapult the Batavia baseball team to a come-from-behind 4-3 win in 9 innings in Streamwood on Thursday, Bulldogs coach Matt Holm couldn’t have been more spot-on with the fact that there’s meaning to the phrase “Battling Bulldogs.”
Fox Valley Festival Chorus to perform at Carnegie Hall on Memorial DayMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Members of the Fox Valley Festival Chorus will be performing at Carnegie Hall on Memorial Day 2013. One year ago Naperville resident and IMSA Instrumental Music Director, Mary Beth McCarthy, the director of the Chorus, received a formal invitation to perform John Rutter’s Requiem under the direction of Rutter himself. Even McCarthy will have the opportunity to step aside from her traditional role of conducting the Chorus and sing as a member of the Chorus.
Charities unite to bring physical education to youth organizations in Latin AmericaMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Local Charity Gear For Goals partners with Willow Creek Community Church to provide baseball equipment to youth organizations in the Dominican Republic
Over the River and Through the Woods' returns for encore performancesMay 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Back by popular demand, Gallery Theater has added additional dates for the performance of "Over the River and Through the Woods." Playing to sold-out audiences in May, and hearing from disappointed people who missed the original run, organizers have decided to bring it back for encore performances on two dates in June. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013 and 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2013.