Geneva News

The new month means new prices for garbage collection here. Most levels of collection went up as a new contract with Allied Waste Services kicked in Wednesday.

Good old volunteer spirit has spiffed up another corner in downtown Geneva. The canopied information kiosk by the Kane County Courthouse at Third and Franklin streets had become a neglected repository for taxi-service stickers, baby-sitter-available notices and the like.

Geneva • A BMX bike valued at $600 was taken Friday, June 26, where it was hidden unlocked behind a Dumpster at South Fourth and James streets.

GENEVA – Ethan Hastert might have some competition in the Republican primary for the 14th Congressional District next year, as a Geneva maintenance man has also declared he will run.

Downtown businessman Joe Stanton believes the Geneva Post Office should stay downtown.

A Geneva man has declared his intention to run in the GOP primary for the 14th Congressional District seat held by Democratic Rep.

ST. CHARLES – A judge on Tuesday ordered a Geneva man to wear an ankle bracelet that detects alcohol use after he was charged with an additional drunken driving charge.

The downturn in the housing market drove Elsa Reinke to a new business venture. She opened a resale shop.

New charges of driving under the influence has prompted the state's attorney to ask a judge to either revoke or increase a Geneva man's bond today.

Louis Ramirez of Elburn was taking a rest at the Batavia River Walk after a bike ride when Chronicle reporter Brenda Schory caught up to him and asked 10 questions.

GENEVA – Jackie Hunckler, 20, has listened to the music of Michael Jackson all her life.

Opening of the Geneva Underground Playhouse presentation of "Agnes of God" has been postponed because of a cast member's illness.

Carmen Czerwinski of Geneva was at Wheeler Park for an end-of-the year school event when she was asked 10 questions by Chronicle reporter Brenda Schory.

The Geneva Underground Playhouse will present "Agnes of God" this month and into July.

Electric consumption was down here in May, resulting in less power the city had to buy.

Cooling centers are available for Geneva residents today and Wednesday as the heat is projected to reach 100 for two or more consecutive days, officials said.

In another cost-cutting measure, school officials Monday approved a reduction of 3.6 full time equivalent teachers, a savings of $198,000. The board also approved eliminating part-time office assistants at each of the district's six elementary schools, a savings of $52,600. The office assistants were notified of their discharge in April.

Andrew Carril of Geneva was at Wheeler Park for an end-of-the school year event when Chronicle reporter Brenda Schory asked him nine questions.

Building permit activity in the city of Geneva was lower in May 2009 than it has been in five years.

To the Editor: Due to the impact of the recession, I would like to suggest an innovative idea.