Batavia
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‘Who wants to spend $800K for a 0.2-acre lot?’: St. Charles neighbors balk at housing proposal densityNov 22, 2025 2:46 pm - Across nearly 38 acres of one of the last agricultural remnants of St. Charles’ past, developers M/I Homes are proposing 83 single-family homes, but some city residents are raising objections to the plan’s density.
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A map of the past: Geneva history buff relishes portraying land surveyor from 1770sNov 21, 2025 3:30 am - As a history buff who enjoys re-enactments but isn’t drawn to battles or military uniforms, portraying an 18th century land surveyor is the perfect fit for John Schubert of Geneva.
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State’s attorney seeks new information in death of Sleepy Hollow woman, 19, reclassified as homicideNov 19, 2025 2:13 pm - Sixteen years after the questionable death of a Sleepy Hollow teen — whose death certificate was changed from undetermined in 2009 to homicide in 2022 following an exhumation — authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them.
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Shining bright: Holiday tree lightings around the suburbsNov 19, 2025 12:48 pm - A community tree lighting is a great way to kick off the holidays. Here’s where they are happening around the suburbs.
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‘Like they forgot her’: Sleepy Hollow teen’s death was reclassified a homicide, but family still awaits justiceNov 18, 2025 6:31 pm - Sixteen years after their 19-year-old daughter died in their backyard pool, and three years after her death was classified a homicide, Martha and Larry Schneider of Sleepy Hollow are still seeking answers about how she was killed.
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Batavia’s Peace Bridge: A symbol of community unityNov 18, 2025 5:41 pm - Batavia’s “Peace on Earth” bridge transformed a simple piece of municipal infrastructure into a popular landmark. Now the focus of a multimillion dollar public works project, it is a history written by community vision, grass-roots volunteerism, and the determined dream of a local barber.
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Home & garden calendar, Nov. 23-29Nov 18, 2025 4:21 pm - Upcoming events include the Naperville Garden Club's Cup of Cheer Home Tour, Holiday Market & Tea; MCC’s Poinsettia, Pottery, and Plant Sale; and workshops and programs on topics like public gardens, winter containers, native ground covers, and bonsai.
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Kane County Board delays filling District 2 vacancyNov 18, 2025 1:13 pm - The Kane County board Monday refused to appoint someone to fill the vacant District 2 seat.
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Football crossing over with basketball in the IHSA landscapeNov 17, 2025 11:38 pm - This edition of the Daily Herald’s prep sports newsletter looks at the IHSA football playoffs and the start of the girls basketball season.
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‘Mustard on ice cream’: District celebrates new fleet of electric school busesNov 17, 2025 7:04 pm - West Aurora Unit District 129 welcomes 27 electric school buses, made possible by federal subsidies that are going away.