Campton Hills Lifestyle
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Remembering Frank Johnson: Longtime Geneva fire chief oversaw major transitions in departmentJan 10, 2025 6:00 am - Frank Johnson, Geneva's fire chief from 1980-1996, oversaw the department's transition from a volunteer force to a professional one with paid staff and new stations.
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Talk of the towns in 2024: A look back at some top local stories in Kane CountyJan 03, 2025 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun takes a look back at the people, organizations and places that were featured in his “Talk of the Town” column in 2024.
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The year in birds: Conservation progress, remarkable sightings highlighted 2024Dec 31, 2024 6:00 am - Birding columnist Jeff Reiter takes a look back at the year in birds: Conservation progress and remarkable sightings highlighted 2024.
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The history of Christmas: Remembering the Rev. Beckmann and some of his best holiday loreDec 20, 2024 6:00 am - In the holiday spirit and in honor of the late Rev. William Beckmann’s passion for everything Christmas, Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun shares some of his thoughts, observations and lessons about this most wonderful time of the year.
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Tri-Cities Salvation Army receives two gold coins valued at over $5,000Dec 18, 2024 12:11 pm - Two gold coins worth over $5,000 were anonymously donated to Salvation Army kettles in Kane County this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of surprise gold coin gifts to help fund operations.
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Santa makes a special stop at Central DuPage’s neonatal unitDec 16, 2024 5:26 pm - Santa Claus visited the neonatal intensive care unit at Central DuPage Hospital, delivering toys and cheer to over a dozen babies and families, including two sets of twins.
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Heun: Columnist coauthors book about St. Charles Country Club’s centennialDec 13, 2024 6:00 am - Daily Herald columnist Dave Heun and his friend Tim Triplett recently completed a two-year project in writing “No Lovelier Place Possible … St. Charles Country Club at 100.”
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United Methodist men gather in Batavia to celebrate Advent, reflect on faithDec 11, 2024 12:03 pm - Prairie Central District United Methodist Men held an Advent celebration for area congregations, with worship, speakers, and a sermon by Rev. Melissa Meyers on finding comfort in "The Coming of the Son.“
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No sacrificing: Cooper’s Hawk makes eating out easier for gluten-sensitive dinersDec 10, 2024 3:46 pm - Cooper’s Hawk has rolled out an extensive new gluten-free menu with appetizers, entrées, sides and desserts to accommodate guests with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
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Bells are ringing once again at Kane County grocery stores, which means the season of giving has begunDec 09, 2024 1:29 pm - Bells have started ringing outside local grocery stores in Kane County, a jolly reminder to hopefully incite generosity until Christmas Eve.