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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host a meeting Oct. 20 to discuss the annual winter drawdown on the Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes. The public meeting is at 6 p.m. at the conference center of McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway...
Updated: Oct 06, 2011 at 06:32 PM
Geneva Monday honored those who risked their lives trying to rescue two people drowning in the Fox River.
At the Geneva City Council meeting, Geneva Fire Chief Steve Olson presented commendations to seven men — bicyclists on the Fox River Trail — wh...
Updated: Sep 07, 2011 at 10:54 PM
As soon as the state health department approves its plans, the Batavia Park District is ready to start fixing the leak at Harold Hall Quarry Beach. The park board Tuesday hired Benchmark Construction Co. Inc. for $937,487 to install liners to stop t...
Updated: Aug 17, 2011 at 06:42 AM
It's not a surprise that Randy Suchy's life ended while saving someone else's, the Naperville man's family and friends said at a memorial held Thursday in his honor.
After all, his middle initial is A for Angelo, or for “Angel,” as his brother, Bil...
Updated: Aug 12, 2011 at 08:00 PM
When his girlfriend's 12-year-old son slipped into the Fox River on Friday in Geneva, Randy Suchy showed what kind of person he was.
The Naperville man dove in without hesitation to help save Evan Schwarz of Bolingbrook, who became trapped underwate...
Updated: Aug 08, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Despite heroic efforts from bystanders and rescue workers, a man died Friday afternoon after becoming trapped in the Fox River below the Geneva dam.
Randy Suchy, 57, of Bolingbrook, was pronounced dead at Delnor Hospita in Geneva, Geneva Police Depu...
Updated: Aug 06, 2011 at 07:17 PM
The Batavia Park District is soliciting bids for fixing Harold Hall Quarry Beach.
The park board gave staff the go-ahead to do so this week. Bids are due Aug. 10 and the board expects to award a contract Aug. 23. It hopes to start work in September ...
Updated: Jul 24, 2011 at 01:20 AM
Amin Kanchwala realizes it is a little bit like being alone on an island, but he’s hoping people begin to find his father’s business at 909 E. Wilson St. in Batavia.
His father, Moiz Kanchwala, has been making pizzas for more than 30 years, but abou...
Updated: Jul 09, 2011 at 11:57 AM
It was a dreary day that prompted me to hit the road and find some solace in what northwest Illinois had to offer in the way of peace and plenty.
I have always been a big fan of the Rock River. And because of a recent conversation with Outdoor Noteb...
Updated: Jul 07, 2011 at 02:01 AM
The Thunder on the Fox races that are expected to draw thousands to the Fox River may have some wondering about the popularity of water sports on the Fox River in earlier years.
Not only has the Fox River been the site of various activities since t...
Updated: Jun 16, 2011 at 09:18 AM