Batavia
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Jan. 18 deadline to apply for Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's 200 scholarshipsJan 06, 2022 10:00 pm - On the hunt for college scholarships? The deadline is 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, to apply for nearly 200 different scholarships, totaling more than $1 million in scholarsh...
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Top animal stories of 2021: A look back at some of the four-legged suburban residents that made headlinesJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - The animal story that may have gotten the most attention this year was, unfortunately, a sad one. Ludwig - an Argentine Dogo - was shot to death in August by the husband...
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Kane County hopes keeping impact fee discount will attract developersJan 06, 2022 12:00 am - Kane County is poised to keep an impact fee discount in place in hopes of continuing to spur commercial, industrial and retail construction. Some changes in the base imp...
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WW South fires on all cylinders in rout of BataviaJan 06, 2022 12:00 am - After yielding 14 points in the first quarter Thursday night, Wheaton Warrenville South was on pace to give up 50 points for the first time all season. Things sure chang...
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HOPE Fair Housing Center names Michael Chavarria as new executive directorJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - HOPE Fair Housing Center, based in Wheaton, has named Michael Chavarria its new executive director. Chavarria, an Illinois native, has dedicated the last 8 years of his ...
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Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers sponsors $5,000 challenge grant to support Feeding IllinoisJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - A matching-grant challenge by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers supplied nearly 90,000 meals statewide this holiday season. Lisa Nyuli,...
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It's National Blood Donor Month - be a lifesaver and sign up for donationJan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - During National Blood Donor Month in January, local civic organizations and churches are partnering with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host blood drives. One dona...
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Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to hold remote tutor training Jan. 10-19Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley will hold a free tutor training workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 10-19, on Zoom. The nonprofit helps adults r...
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Local Recovery Centers of America raise awareness for 'Dry January'Jan 05, 2022 10:00 pm - Recovery Centers of America inpatient treatment center at St. Charles and RCA Outpatient Center at South Elgin raise awareness for "Dry January," the abstention of alcoh...
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The year in crime: First-degree murder, DUI-related deaths, sexual assault among the major suburban crimes for 2021Jan 05, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in 27 years, the Cook County medical examiner's office registered more than 1,000 homicides in 2021. While a majority of the 1,087 homicides - 836 - ...