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Critical need for blood: Join the Aug. 22 blood drive at Kane County Government Center
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Whether it’s for emergency surgeries, cancer treatments, or trauma care, blood donations play a crucial role in saving lives. However, the need for blood is constant, and donations often fall short of demand. This is why community blood drives are so essential.
St. Charles Dam Task Force still has more questions than answers
The St. Charles Dam Task Force met for the fourth time on Aug. 1 where members identified key questions about the dam and prepared to begin engaging with consultants. The task force is a volunteer, joint initiative by the city and the park district. It was formed in February as a result of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ study of the Fox River and its recommendation to remove nine dams in Kane County, including the St. Charles Dam.
Letters to the Editor: Driving on Randall Road during rush a lesson in frustration; Central Kane LWV planning candidate forums before election
Driving on Randall Road during rush a lesson in frustration. Anyone who has traveled on Randall Road between Geneva and Lake in the Hills in beautiful (but congested) Kane County is surely aware the trip can be taxing on the nerves, especially during peak hours. Unfortunately, I was forced to...
After years of planning, removal work to begin on Carpentersville Dam on Fox River
After nearly a decade of planning, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has approved a contract to remove Carpentersville Dam in the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve. Officials announced in a news release that work to remove the dam could begin by the end of the month. The IDNR approved...
Sioux City Explorers escape with victory against Kane County Cougars
The Sioux City Explorers pitching staff held the Kane County Cougars off the scoreboard for the final eight innings, allowing the X’s to even the series with a 5-3 win over the Cougars on Saturday night at Northwestern Medicine Field. More than 6,800 fans were in attendance for “Hawaiian Night” in Geneva.
St. Charles students petition school board over alleged drug use in school bathrooms
St. Charles School District 303 board members heard comments from St. Charles East High School students concerned about the use of drugs in their school’s bathrooms. D303 parent Jennifer Benjamin and the three THRIVE Youth Coalition members spoke during the public comment section at the start of the July 29 Business Services Committee meeting. Ella Mruk, a recent St. Charles East High School graduate and member of THRIVE, told the board many students are afraid to use the bathrooms due to drug use and asking for increased education, improved awareness and policy changes around drugs in the district.
Kane County's Recycling Effort Helps Provide Bicycles to the Homeless
During its largest recycling event of the year, Kane County partnered with Hesed House in Aurora to collect bicycles. Hesed House is the second-largest homeless shelter in the state of Illinois and runs an all-volunteer bicycle ministry. The volunteers collect donated bikes, which are refurbished and given to guests, with bike repairs being completely free for all those they serve. This includes guests in the men’s shelter, women’s shelter, family shelter, and several permanent supportive housing programs in the community.
Illinois Secretary of State Office Mobile DMV at Kane County Government Center
The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile Driver Services unit will be at the Kane County Government Center on September 13, 2024. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 719 S. Batavia Ave. Building A, Geneva, Illinois 60134. Representatives of the Secretary of State's office will be...
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