Scarecrow Weekend held its 40th anniversary event last weekend, and the winners of its scarecrow contest have been revealed.

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year Award.

The city of St. Charles will begin its annual leaf collection program Oct. 27.

Redeveloping Charlestowne Mall, and figuring out whether to sign off on the removal of St. Charles Dam, are among the challenging facing the city.

Batavia won two court challenges to its annexation of 214 feet of Skyline Drive that do not go through, but officials have no immediate plans to connect the road, as residents are opposed.

Batavia won two court challenges to its annexation of 214 feet of Skyline Drive that do not go through, but officials have no immediate plans to connect the road, as residents are opposed.

Halloween Costume Photo Contest 2025

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

The city of Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee will host a presentation about Sandhill cranes for residents as part of its lecture series.

The city of Geneva is accepting applications for its 2025 Citizen Police Academy for residents or business owners ages 21 and older interested in learning how police officers keep the community safe.