Geneva Submitted Content
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Lt. Colonel Nathan Werve retires from U.S. Marine Corps after 22 yearsJun 09, 2025 10:35 pm - Lt. Colonel Nathan Werve, a Geneva native now living in South Elgin, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after serving for 23 years as a naval aviator and CH-53E helicopter pilot.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for May 2025Jun 05, 2025 7:37 am - Geneva resident's photo of an American coot dashing across a pond wins the May amateur photo contest, while shots of a swan, goslings, and a goldfinch take the other top spots.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off free Summer Meals Program for kidsJun 03, 2025 9:38 pm - The Northern Illinois Food Bank has launched its summer meals program serving 7,500 free daily meals to children and teenagers across 13 counties in northern Illinois.
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Kane County offers rent and utility help to residents at risk of losing housingJun 02, 2025 5:56 pm - Kane County offers financial aid to renters behind on payments or at risk of eviction. Apply by July 31, 2025 for help with past-due rent, utilities, and security deposits.
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Kids Above All’s eighth annual Stand Up For Kids Comedy Night takes the stageJun 02, 2025 5:26 pm - Kids Above All hosts annual Stand Up For Kids comedy event on June 5, featuring Patti Vasquez, Chris Barnes, Kimberly Marion, and Paul Farahvar. Proceeds benefit programs for Chicago-area children and families.
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Fox River Arts Ramble expands with new locations and diverse offeringsJun 02, 2025 11:48 am - The annual Fox River Arts Ramble, a self-guided art tour on June 7, provides a free opportunity to meet local artists, view demonstrations, shop for art, and explore studios and galleries across the Fox Valley area.
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Northern Illinois Food Bank’s 13th annual A Taste That Matters raises over $430,000 for hunger reliefMay 30, 2025 11:48 pm - Northern Illinois Food Bank's annual fundraiser raised over $430,000, which translates to $3.4 million worth of groceries. The event, presented by Jewel-Osco, was attended by over 600 guests and featured an extensive silent auction, open bar, and food tastings from local chefs and vendors.
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Community Foundation awards record-breaking $3.4M in scholarships to 569 studentsMay 28, 2025 11:00 am - The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley awarded a record $3.4 million in scholarships to 569 students from the Greater Aurora Area, the Tri-Cities, and Kendall County for the 2025-26 academic year.
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Mediacom awards $1,000 World Class Scholarship to Aurora Central Catholic seniorMay 27, 2025 9:48 pm - Mediacom Communications announced the selection of Juan-Pablo Valencia, a senior at Aurora Central Catholic High School, as a recipient of the company’s World Class Scho...
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Special tribute to Steve McMichael planned for Walk ALS at Cantigny ParkMay 27, 2025 7:08 pm - On May 31, ALS United Greater Chicago will hold its Walk ALS fundraiser at Cantigny Park. Activities, food, and a bagpipe performance honoring Steve "Mongo" McMichael, who recently died from ALS, will precede the walk.