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Local candidates file for April election — including mayors

Local candidates file for April election — including mayors

An early look at races shaping up in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles and surrounding communities

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Kane County weighs $2M property tax levy hike

Kane County weighs $2M property tax levy hike

Kane County Board will make a final decision on the levy increase at their November 12 meeting

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Inclusive park and new recreation options planned for Mill Creek Park

Inclusive park and new recreation options planned for Mill Creek Park

Geneva Park District will use funding from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to create a universal playground for those with special needs

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Batavia Chamber announces 2025 Inspire Scholarship program

Batavia Chamber announces 2025 Inspire Scholarship program

Up to four Batavia High School seniors will be awarded $1,000 next spring to further their education

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Geneva Chamber announces 2024 member awards

Geneva Chamber announces 2024 member awards

Local businesses recognized for their impactful contributions of time, effort and resources

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Geneva Chamber announces Chuck and Heidi Howlett as 2024 Wood Award recipients

Geneva Chamber announces Chuck and Heidi Howlett as 2024 Wood Award recipients

City residents embody the community's spirit through involvement in several local organizations

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Geneva invests $500K to join Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Geneva invests $500K to join Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

Part of city's broader strategy to to attract more overnight visitors

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St. Charles dam removal discussion likely to extend into 2026

St. Charles dam removal discussion likely to extend into 2026

The city plans to hire a team of consultants to help inform the decision

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Elburn's Main Street may get new dispensary

Elburn's Main Street may get new dispensary

Village Board discussed the possibility of canAFarm Dispensary taking over Fifth Third Bank site

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Two major housing developments proposed for St. Charles

Two major housing developments proposed for St. Charles

Concept plans presented to St. Charles Plan Commission at October 22 meeting

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St. Charles tax levy inches closer to approval

St. Charles tax levy inches closer to approval

Committee recommended increase that likely would not raise property taxes

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TIF agreement for MIF-Geneva Park project approved

TIF agreement for MIF-Geneva Park project approved

Warehouse and industrial park planned for city's southeast side

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Sam Kraft