Chainsaw in hand, ice sculptor works to create cool tribute to Valentine’s Day in Batavia
Artist Joe Gagnepain was busy at work outside Bocaditos Cafe in Batavia carving a Valentine’s Day-themed ice sculpture on Saturday.
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Random Acts of Kindness Week activities in Tri-Cities designed to ‘spread kindness and compassion’
St. Charles-based non-profit organization Random Acts Matter will hold its ninth annual Random Acts of Kindness Week in the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday, Feb. 16,...
After a century in business, Schaefer Greenhouses in Montgomery looks to keep on growing
"Consumers today are looking for an experience," says Billy Murdoch, vice president of operations at Schaefer Greenhouses.
New exhibit in Geneva puts local spin on nation’s 250th anniversary
The 250th anniversary of the United States this year has inspired a new exhibit at the Geneva History Museum exploring how local people experienced the unfolding of American history.
Black History Month breakfast in Aurora puts emphasis on education
The first Saturday of Black History Month was celebrated in Aurora over the weekend at the Prisco Community Center as the Quad County Urban League hosted its annual Black History...
Baseball legend helps kick off Black History Month in Aurora
The city of Aurora hosted a meet-and-greet with former Negro League baseball player Dennis Biddle to kick off Black History Month.
Presentation in Batavia focuses on links between quilts and the Underground Railroad
Residents and guests at the Covenant Living Holmstad in Batavia learned about "Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad" during a presentation last month by Aurora...
Seed Swap event plants thoughts of spring in Aurora area gardeners
The annual event, held at all three branches of the Aurora Public Library, allows community members to exchange seeds, meet fellow gardeners and connect with local experts.
Cold temps don’t deter 2,000 from attending anti-ICE rally in South Elgin
About 2,000 turn out for a South Elgin rally Sunday to protest ICE actions in the wake of the 2nd fatal shooting of an American citizen.
Home Show in St. Charles offers one-stop shop for homeowners eyeing big projects
The two-day event at the Kane County Fairgrounds featured more than 130 business representatives offering services that included kitchen and bath remodeling, windows, doors and siding, solar power, roofing, landscaping...