Kate Santillan

Chip In Batavia will partner with the Batavia Public Library to hold its annual Prom Dress Collection Drive and Giveaway in March for students to enjoy prom regardless of income realities.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the grand opening of Club Champion.

The Reddick Public Library District in Ottawa will host several programs and events in March.

The Starved Rock County Community Foundation recently partnered with the Maierhofer family to establish the “HOF” Fund in honor of late Seneca farmer Jim Maierhofer.

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

The city of DeKalb this week announced springtime road rules will soon take effect that limit what roads heavy vehicles can drive on.

A new business that offers pediatric therapy for communication skills and other services, including lactation support, has opened in Geneva.

The J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center’s next Soup-er Sunday program will feature a “Growing Pawpaws, Growing Community” presentation by pawpaw expert and Paw Paw, Illinois Pawpaw Festival founder Austin Cliffe.

The Streator Public Library, 130 S. Park St., recently announced its upcoming events and programs for March.

The Putnam County Public Library District will host several programs and events in March.

Edward Jauch: My top priority is to aggressively focus on narcotic enforcement. I believe the majority of criminal activity in the county stem from substance abuse.

Dillan Vancil: Congress should stop using band‑aid bailouts and fix trade policy so farmers are not collateral damage every time there’s a trade war. Read Vancil's full questionnaire here

Walter Adamczyk: Yes — this office has been politicized, and the people of Illinois have felt the consequences. Decisions that should serve every voter, every citizen, have too often been guided by party lines and political games. That ends now.

The University of Illinois Extension will offer a “The Foods and Flavors of the Mediterranean Diet” program from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Utica Public Library, 224 Mill St., Utica.

Margaret O’Connell: I will listen to the cases brought before without prejudice or bias. I believe that all parties should be heard and treated with dignity and respect.