Geneva
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Countdown to prep football: Six stellar season openersJul 16, 2026 7:53 pm - Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to high school football continues this week with six of the top season openers in 2026.
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Aurora tops again in state for DUI enforcementJul 16, 2026 5:50 pm - The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists published its annual survey of DUI arrests in Illinois last week, and once again Aurora is at the top of the list. But also impressive is the work of its much-smaller neighbor West Chicago, which is eighth on the list.
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‘Bring lots of water’: Kane County Fair exhibitors beat the heat with fans, shade and ice creamJul 16, 2026 4:23 pm - As temperatures reached the mid-90s and smoke from wildfires hung in the air at the Kane County Fair, exhibitors from 4-H clubs, show judges and a fair official revealed how they cope.
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Kane County Board votes to put draft version of 2027 budget on displayJul 16, 2026 12:11 pm - Kane County’s fiscal year 2027 budget is officially on display for the public to view. At its meeting on Tuesday, the Kane County Board OK’d putting the draft budget on display, approving the measure as part of the meeting’s consent agenda.
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Geneva’s Carrie Seida named Marklund chief development officerJul 16, 2026 12:14 am - Geneva resident Carrie Seida was recently appointed Marklund’s chief development officer.
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Annual Geneva Arts Fair to transform Third Street into colorful outdoor galleryJul 15, 2026 8:51 pm - The Geneva Arts Fair returns to Third Street on July 25-26, featuring diverse artwork including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and glass. It also features special attractions like the Arts Garden, live music by Drew Clausen, and children's art workshops.
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‘New York’ play examines personal stories from 9/11 at Playhouse 38Jul 15, 2026 7:10 pm - Geneva’s Playhouse 38 will present "New York," a powerful drama by Pulitzer Prize finalist David Rimmer, running July 31-Aug. 9. The play, originally written to support 9/11 mental health initiatives, portrays 15 individuals sharing their experiences with a psychiatrist following the tragedy.
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Student-run Batavia newspaper for seniors earns top prize at pitch night, plans to expandJul 15, 2026 1:27 pm - “The Windmill Weekly,” a newspaper for senior citizens run by students in Batavia High School’s INcubator business program, recently earned the program’s top prize and plans to expand its coverage.
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Sweet summer treat: Fete National Ice Cream month at these 11 suburban shopsJul 15, 2026 10:29 am - You don’t need an excuse to head to your local parlor for tasty ice cream. But if you’re looking for justification, July is National Ice Cream Month. Here are 11 suburban spots to try, starting with Milk House Ice Cream in Pingree Grove.
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Home & garden calendar July 14-25Jul 14, 2026 2:32 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like good insects for your garden, Blanding’s turtle research and more. Also listings of garden walks, nature walks, garden shows and workshops.