Geneva

The Kane County Chronicle has a behind-the-scenes look Santa’s Rock-N-Lights before it opens tonight at Kane County Cougars Stadium.

A new court date for a Geneva woman charged with stealing more than $140,000 Elise Flagg Academy of Dance.

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

Kane County experienced the first snowfall of the season on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.

William Malecki appointed to fill a 5th Ward vacancy in Geneva.

Festivals happening in St. Charles, Woodstock, Elburn, Aurora and many more communities around northern Illinois.

Facing rapidly growing demand for its services, West Suburban Community Pantry has appointed Maeven Sipes of Wheaton, formerly of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, as its new CEO.

Volunteers from local Rotary clubs sorted through hundreds of children’s winter coats to be donated to the Salvation Army, Lazarus House and area schools.

Critics and supporters of 4th Ward Alderwoman Martha Paschke spoke at Monday's Geneva City Council Meeting, following backlash over an anonymous Facebook post last week.

Geneva officials are seeking public input on a capital project plan for a new police department, revamping and expanding existing facilities, a maximum bond issue of $97.5 million and consideration of home rule.

Geneva is hosting four meetings in November to gather public feedback as part of an ongoing community engagement process to determine the future its municipal facilities.

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Read more on how to keep your wardrobe versatile and stylish during the cold weather months.

The Dec. 8 event takes place across four historic churches, each hosting a 20-minute musical performance.

A list of pro-Trump businesses on a private Facebook group has a Geneva alderperson facing accusations on multiple fronts. She says she did not write or post the list.

Featured wine bars in Kane County bring delicious sips and savors.

Geneva High School seniors in English class not only study standard literature – they can also study graphic novels, contemporary texts, mythology, science fiction and fantasy.

Shopping at Geneva-based shop Pärla is an experience to remember.

Graham’s Chocolate Ale is a rich, chocolate-forward ale featuring flavors expertly balanced to bring out the quality of Graham’s chocolates.

A 31-year-old Aurora man died in a single-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 10 near Illinois Route 25 and Fabyan Parkway in Geneva.

The 2024 Steeple Walk, part of Geneva's annual Christmas Walk, will feature performances by local musicians across four historic churches.

Veterans and active duty military members can enjoy discounted or free meals on Monday, Nov. 11.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented several members with awards at its annual diner Thursday night at Riverside Receptions in Geneva.

In recognition of their contributions, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce named Chuck and Heidi Howlett the Wood Community Service Award recipients for 2024 at its annual dinner Thursday night at Riverside Banquets in Geneva.

The Geneva Park District is using a $600,000 OSLAD grant to remodel Mill Creek Community Park and provide a universal playground for children with special needs.

Preservation in Geneva offers an intimate indoor lounge, as well as an expansive outdoor patio with heaters, fire pits and a retractable roof to keep guests warm during the colder months.

Chuck and Heidi Howlett were announced as the 2024 Geneva Chamber of Commerce Wood Award winners during the chamber’s annual dinner and awards ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Riverside Receptions in Geneva.

Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a tourism investment agreement with the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, appropriating more than $500,000 over three years to promote the city.

A truck hit a power line in Geneva's downtown Monday, Nov. 4, damaging five utiilty poles and leaving about 50 customers without power.

lululemon is coming to Geneva Commons, although the date is uncertain.

A new Christmas light show will premier in Geneva every night from Nov. 22 to Dec. 31 in the parking lot at the Kane County Cougars Stadium, 34w002 Cherry Lane.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Kane County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

Geneva boys soccer faced Glenbard West on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in the Class 3A St. Charles North Sectional semifinal in St. Charles.

Volunteers helped assemble holiday meal boxes on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Northern Illinois Food Bank's Holiday Meal Box program.

Hoping to get more students into its culinary arts classes, Geneva High School is looking to tweak scheduling to allow more interested students to sign up for them.

Geneva Masonic Lodge #139 celebrated 170 years with an open house event at the lodge at 10 S. Second St. in Downtown Geneva.

Delnor Hospital is among the first hospitals in the United States to try out drones for inter-site deliveries.

The Geneva City Council this week approved seeking loans for a $20 million water and sewer project and a $15 million loan for water main and lead water service line replacements.

A list of some of the best pizza in Kane, Kendall, McHenry, DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area, as voted on by Shaw Local News Network audiences.

The Geneva Police Department is participating in the National Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at 20 Police Plaza, Geneva.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a $42.8 million tax increment finance redevelopment agreement with MIF-Geneva Park for development of a new industrial park as part of the city's South East Master Plan.

As the Geneva Masonic Lodge No. 139 marked its 170th year this month, members will host an open house for the public after a Geneva Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon, Friday, Oct. 25, 10 S. Second St., Geneva.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mandrake Oct. 16, and celebrated Altiro Latin Fusion's new event space last month.

Another hearing for the Geneva blacksmith shop is scheduled after a court filing delays a hearing officer's order to make the building "weather-tight."

Geneva restaurant Stockholm's celebrated reopening 70 days after a kitchen fire closed forced it to close in July.

A ribbon cutting was held at Stockholm’s Restaurant and Brewery in Geneva on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, which reopened after they were closed following a July fire.

A march in Geneva Tuesday put reproductive rights front and center, with many harkening back to women's rights movements of the past.

Participants in the Roe the Vote and March to the Polls walked from the Kane County Courthouse to the Kane County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 in Geneva on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024.

Geneva's curbside leaf collection program will begin Oct. 30 and continue through Nov. 26