Patrice Bertheau: As a representative of the fifth ward, I would engage with the community about specific safety concerns and present them to the city council for solutions.

Larry Furnish on a top priority for Geneva: Rebuild State Street on the East side of Geneva. Has been going on for 20 years. Always wait till next year.

Amy Mayer: My top priority is to make sure the services provided by the city are delivered with great quality.

Hoping to resolve a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republican leaders on Friday announced it is reopening applications for the vacant 26th Senate District seat.

Carpenter Elementary assistant principal Sean Degman will be the new principal at Hoover-Wood Elementary, according to a news release from Batavia School District.

The Geneva City Council Tuesday approved a request to extend site plan approval for a year because the developer has not begun construction and no building permit has been issued.

Fifth Ward Alderperson Robert Swanson suggested they save $55,000 by stripping out the cost of the Springfield lobbyist.

Steve Weber, St. Charles City Council candidate, on keeping the dam: I am not in favor of removing it unless someone can show how it would improve the quality of life for all of St. Charles residents

Lauren Duddles, St. Charles City Council candidate: I would like to see Saint Charles become more walkable and bikeable, and improve accessibility. I would like to have alternative transportation available