Brenda Schory

After 104 years in operation, The Little Traveler, the sprawling shop in downtown Geneva, is for sale.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an expansion of its "Destination Geneva" grant program Monday night, where local nonprofits can apply for grants from $2,500 up to $10,000 for events that bring people for overnight stays in the city.

The remnant of an 1840s blacksmith shop in Geneva is again at the center of a legal battle between the city and the owner after the structure was encased in plastic.

Luis Maldonado, who opened Ikal Y Sanse in Campton Hills last August, bought a second Mexican eatery, Barrio Taqueria & Cocina in Carol Stream. The spot even offers a special limited menu for dogs

The Batavia Police Department announced that Sgt. Michelle Langston successfully graduated from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University.

Geneva residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the west side and downtown, a triathlon and the American Legion parade.

Geneva Public Library District Outreach Coordinator Lexy Rodriguez received an Inclusivity Impact Award at the annual Rising Lights Project Gala May 9.

The ongoing saga dating back to a 2024 property code citation of the city of Geneva vs. Shodeen Development over the 1840s remnant limestone blacksmith shop continues.

Geneva officials want to expand the city’s current Destination Geneva grant program, where nonprofits can apply for reimbursements up to $10,000. The program is meant to help promote overnight guests, tourism and conventions

Kane prosecutor Vincent Coyle was appointed associate judge, effective June 1, officials announced in a news release.

When Helen Frank was born on May 12, 1921, Warren Harding was president, Babe Ruth hit new Major League Baseball records and the first vaccination against tuberculosis was developed. The Elgin resident recently turned 105.

Hugo Saltijeral is executive director of Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia – after a second career serving the homeless at Hesed House in Aurora.

Kane County Assistant State's Attorney Greg Sams, the lead prosecutor in 35 first-degree murder trials, didn't start out as a lawyer – or even a prosecutor.

Janie Grillo of Campton Hills collects monarch eggs and caterpillars, raises them safely from predators, releases the mature butterflies – and tags those that are migrating.

An insert in the 200,000 Kane County property tax bills that went out May 1 has become something of a political hot seat for Treasurer Chris Lauzen, as residents complain it looks like a campaign piece.