Saturday is Make A Difference Day, a national day of good deeds. So scan our sampling of local projects and sign on to make a difference. Project coordinators should let USA Weekend, who created the nationwide event, know how they did. Go to www.mak...

A tree and a park bench will be dedicated in honor of Jean Gaines' 30th anniversary as director of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce. The event is at 8 this morning at Island Park, in front of the Mill Race Inn, 4 E. State St., Geneva. Library board to...

Whether you're a parent searching for a fun activity for your small child, or a teen or adult looking for a thrill, there should be plenty of activities in the Tri-Cities area this Halloween season. Here is a look: Family fun Schneider Fall Festival...

Children and youth Batavia: 10 S. Batavia Ave., (630) 879-1393, www.batavia.lib.il.us. • Cookie Mouse visits at 1 p.m. Friday for stories, activities and photos. No registration required. • Halloween Hijinx at 2 p.m. Sunday as master puppeteer Dave ...

Kane County organizations and municipalities can learn about local funding opportunities during four public forums next month. The meetings advance the county's 2008 Community Investment Initiatives, which include grants through the Riverboat Fund ...

Stop me if you've heard this one before: The Geneva City Council has been asked again to change some parking rules in the downtown, to discourage downtown workers from parking in front of businesses. According to Jean Gaines, Geneva Chamber of Comme...

George Bryan Polivka is a member of the Kaneland High School Hall of Fame, in part for winning an Emmy for his television documentary "A Hard Road to Glory." It details the difficult path of black American athletes in times of prejudice. Now he is a...

Glenbard West lists Matter of Pride Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn recently honored students with its September Matter of Pride award to 10 students for doing a good deed, improving the school or making a student feel good. The students in...

The blotter Batavia • Taris L. Brooks, 21, 1259 E. Wilson St., was charged with retail theft and resisting a police officer after an incident at Kohl's, 251 N. Randall Road, at 4:33 p.m. Friday. Police said Brooks took $192 worth of jewelry, perfume...