A $22 million road project in Geneva is set to begin this month, the start of a multi-year undertaking that city officials said will help “transform” the East State Street corridor with rebuilt roads, sidewalks and bike lanes.

The city of St. Charles could undergo a significant transportation and safety upgrade in a section of the downtown recently experiencing surging numbers of commuters and bicyclists.

St. Charles will upgrade six intersections identified in the city’s “Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.” Project undertakings include roadway alignment improvements, ADA upgrades, and the installation of flashing beacons enabling safer pedestrian crossings.

Kane County Board candidates across four districts largely agree on one thing: the federal COVID-19 relief money was never meant to last. But what the county should do next, which programs to keep, which to cut, and how to pay for any of it, is where consensus breaks down

Geneva is tracking public interest in its $59.4 million referendum for a new police facility on the March 17 ballot.

Four $1,000 scholarships are being offered to St. Charles high schoolers. To win, students must submit an essay discussing issues facing consumers and public power municipalities.

Main Street in downtown St. Charles will be closed during the afternoon of Saturday, March 14 for the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade. Several other downtown streets will also be closed with parking prohibited.

Nominations are currently being accepting for the “Distinguished Alumni Class of 2026” for the St. Charles School District 303. Last year, the honored class included a champion in women’s health, a pioneer with NASA, a homegrown entrepreneur and a leader in law.

Three students from Batavia High School have been selected to showcase their artwork in a statewide exhibition featuring the state’s top high school talents. Their selection also paves the way for scholarship opportunities.