Campton Hills police are investigating several recent property crimes, officials said Monday. Several mailboxes were run over Sunday night in the Fox Mill subdivision, possibly by a Monte Carlo. On Friday, graffiti was discovered on a sign at Farmst...

To list your club's meetings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, or fax to (847) 608-0849. BNCA: When the merriment of the holiday season is over, we sometimes sigh with relief as we anticipate a quieter, more relaxing time; however, hibernat...

Library holiday hours The Batavia Public Library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday and Jan. 1. It will close at noon Dec. 31. Clerk's holiday hours The Kane County Clerk's Office of Vital Records is altering its hours the next two weeks. The of...

Are we ready yet? After a week of snowstorms, let's hope everyone finally has things under control. Judging by the number of accidents and near-misses, a lot of people clearly weren't prepared last Monday. So, let's get it together: clear your car o...

Meet Chicago artist Thomas K. Melvin at a reception at 6 tonight at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave. Melvin painted the library's two new pediment murals. Light refreshments will be served and a full-color brochure and commemorative mu...

At this Thanksgiving time we wish to give thanks to everyone involved with the Mark McCormick Fox River Run. To all the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, runners and friends who supported Mark's Foundation over the past 16 years, we thank you. You g...

Dist. 33 plans meeting Presentations showing how West Chicago Elementary School District 33 plans to handle enrollment growth and meet the needs of 21st-century learners will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 at the West Chicago Middle School Library, ...

With Thanksgiving now a memory and December beckoning, it's time to turn our attention to the upcoming holiday season. I'm not talking strictly shopping, either, or writing out cards, or decorating, or baking. While all those things are important (...