Column: The worst parts of growing older, for me, aren’t about the deaths of older generations, the major surgeries to replace disgruntled joints, or even the sending of children off to college for the first time. Rather, it’s the incessant, nagging, cranky irritants.

Kane County Audubon will host a number of events inviting the public to enjoy nature this winter. Here’s what’s happening in February:

A DeKalb County judge continued a $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger Thursday, despite an objection that the plaintiff’s attorney missed a filing deadline.

A DeKalb County judge continued a $100,000-plus defamation lawsuit against a Geneva blogger Thursday, despite an objection that the plaintiff’s attorney missed a filing deadline.

Column: The St. Charles Park District invites adults, ages 18 and up, to stay active, creative and connected this winter with a diverse lineup of classes and events designed to spark creativity, encourage learning and bring people together, writes Erika Combs.

State Senator Don DeWitte, R–St. Charles, will hold his sixth annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive to spread connection and kindness to seniors. The drive will accept cards through Feb. 6.

From daycare for elders with dementia, sheltering the homeless, preventing suicide and assisting those with substance abuse disorders, 16 service providers received $200,000 in grants from the Geneva 708 Mental Health Board for 2025 in its annual allocations of funds.

The Geneva Police Department is warning residents of a scam where the department’s phone is being “spoofed” to make the calls appear legitimate.

Joe Reid picked up a hot hand midway through the second quarter, scoring 17 of his 22 points in the frame, to help Batavia to a 56-46 victory over St. Charles East.

Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on social media Friday that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County Sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.