The St. Charles Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area around the Charlestowne Mall as a multi-agency safety training exercise is underway.

The Batavia Woman’s Club recently awarded summer STEAM scholarships to more than a dozen Batavia middle school students.

The FBI and Aurora police are seeking potential victims or anyone with information on Michael Herbert, a now-former board member of Aurora Christian Schools charged with several felonies related to alleged sex abuse of minors.

Column: When power outages occur, Batavia Electric crews work as quickly and safely as possible to restore service, writes Lori Botterman of the City of Batavia.

You wouldn’t think that a sign could save a life, but apparently it can. So the Kane County Health Department is promoting the display of these 911 Lifeline signs to encourage people in crisis to call.

Column: School’s out and there’s fun to be had at STC Underground with several new programs and returning favorites. Programs are geared to 11- to 19-year-olds, writes Patricia MacMillan for the St. Charles Park District.

Traffic is expected to back up in the area west of Geneva starting June 17 as workers reconstruct a railroad crossing along a busy roadway.

Column: Like so many of us, I struggle with motivation to improve my physical self, writes Joan Budilovsky.

The St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce recently named Carrie Schneider as its new executive director.

A New York-style deli – Nino’s Italian Deli – held a grand opening on Saturday in Geneva.