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Upwardly mobile: Geneva high schoolers get a look at city government workings Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Nearly 30 Geneva High School students got a behind-the-scenes look at the how things happen in Geneva's government. Quinn Falk, 15, says,“I’m not sure, but this may be a path that I go down,” after spending part of the morning with the Geneva police officers.
Geneva scores perfect 10 by beating BataviaDec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Austin Chaon and Nate Montgomery delivered in dramatic fashion Thursday night. After visiting Batavia had a major decision at 160 pounds to tie the schools’ Upstate Eight Conference River Division wrestling match, Shoen and Montgomery scored 9 straight points for the Vikings. The Montgomery 5-1 decision over the Bulldogs’ Noah Frazier — one of six Batavia wrestlers making his season debut after a championship football run — helped clinch the Vikings’ 28-24 victory in Geneva.
Tri-Cities girls gymnastics season previewDec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Season outlook for Tri-Cities girls gymnastics teams.
Batavia, Geneva raising money for tornado victimsDec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
When the Batavia girls basketball team traveled down to Morton last weekend, they drove through Washington and saw the damage left behind by the recent tornado. The experience was so powerful to coach Kevin Jensen and his team that they have decided to take monetary donations during Friday’s girls/boys doubleheader at home against Geneva.
Jacobs has reason to be optimistic Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Jacobs girls’ bowling coach Jim Rood has plenty of reason to be optimistic this season. The Golden Eagles return numerous key components from last year’s team that went 58-23 overall and finished second in the Fox Valley Conference with a 47-16 mark.
Elgin off to hot start on lanes Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
What a difference a year makes. Elgin boys’ bowling coach Jon Miquelon doesn’t remember his team’s exact Upstate Eight Conference finish last year but said, “it wasn’t good.” Now it’s great. The Maroons are off to a perfect 15-0 start in UEC play after scoring wins over Bartlett, Larkin and St. Charles East. Elgin also won the U-46 invitational.
Wrestling: Scouting the Fox Valley Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Previewing the 2013-14 wrestling season in the Fox Valley.
Tri-Cities wrestling preview Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Preview of the Tri-Cities area 2013-14 wrestling season.
Football: Fox Valley all-area teamDec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Presenting the 2013 Fox Valley All-Area football team.
Football: Tri-Cities all-area team Dec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Introducing the 2013 all-area football team for the Tri-Cities.
Accretive Health physician leads webinar on medical necessityDec 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Healthcare leaders from across the country recently participated in a webinar led by Ronald Hirsch, M.D., vice president of the regulations and education group at Accretive Health’s AccretivePAS® division.
Geneva looking for an encore Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Geneva may have surprised the state with its fifth-place finish (145.225) last February in the IHSA finals. The Vikings don’t plan on being a once-in-a-decade team though, and they showed that on Wednesday in their Upstate Eight Conference debut, disposing U-46 co-op, 137.35-127.65 at Geneva’s Mack Olson gym.
St. Edward moves to 6-0 Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The St. Edward boys basketball team ran its record to 6-0 for the season with a comeback win over Montini, 59-52, Wednesday night at the Aurora Christian Classic.
Boys basketball season opens with a bang Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
This is supposed to be a column about the opening week of the high school basketball season. However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t offer congratulations to Batavia’s newly crowned Class 6A state football champions. Job well done, Bulldogs. As for the basketball...
Monarch Landing Fitness Studio Offers Shared Space, Shared BondsDec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Walk down “Main Street” of Monarch Landing retirement living community in Naperville, IL, and you’ll see them stretching, flexing, balancing, and moving together as the tight-knit group they are. Since early fall, health-conscious Monarch Landing residents have enjoyed the bright, commodious space of a state-of-the-art group fitness studio centrally located along the community’s core hallway. “It’s a dream come true,” said Monarch Landing fitness specialist Shannon Denny of the new accommodations. “Group exercise is very personal, and residents are already experiencing the bonds that come with doing fitness together.”
"Where History and Progress Meet: A 'junction' of local history and art"Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
New Exhibit at West Chicago City Museum - "Where History and Progress Meet: a 'junction' of local history and art"
Find decorating ideas on Geneva Christmas House Tour Dec 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Enjoy the charm and beauty of Geneva at Christmas at the city's annual Christmas House Tour. Five homes, each with their own distinctive character, will open for self-guided tours on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7.
Tri-Cities police reports Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
An Invisible Fence control panel, washer, dryer, circuit board, shelving units and 12 drape rods — worth a combined $2,575 — were reported stolen at 11:50 a.m. Thursday from a rented home on the 1200 block of Woodland Court near Batavia, according to a sheriff’s report.
Boys basketball/Fox Valley roundup Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Geneva storms back to down South Elgin in OT Dec 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Things were not looking good for the Geneva girls basketball team in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. But as quickly as the Vikings had fallen behind at South Elgin, they regained the momentum by finding their shooting touch from behind the 3-point line. A 3-pointer by Morgan Seberger with 21 seconds left in regulation tied the game, South Elgin missed two potential game-winners in the paint — one at the buzzer — and Geneva dominated in overtime to come away with a 72-66 Upstate Eight Conference crossover win.