Sunday, May 19, 2013
The local government distributive fund and rising public safety pension costs are among the topics.
Representatives from several Kane County municipalities traveled to Springfield Tuesday, May 14, to advocate their position on several issues, including the instability of the local government distributive fund and rising public safety pension costs. Village President Patsy Smith and Trustee Mike Millette of Campton Hills, Batavia Aldermen Dan Chanzit and Kyle Hohmann, East Dundee Village President Lael Miller, Montgomery Village President Matt Brolley and Montgomery Trustee Steve Jungermann were in Springfield as part of the Metro West Council of Government's annual Drive Down event. Administrators from Gilberts, St. Charles, Montgomery, East Dundee and Geneva also attended the event. Metro West Council of Government, a regional group of…
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader is finding some major league successes on stage.
When Neil Patrick Harris hosts the 67th annual Tony Awards June 9 on CBS, he'll share the Radio City Music Hall stage with a certain Rotolo Middle School sixth-grader. That's right, and you heard it here. Batavia's very own J.D. Rodriguez has had a meteoric rise in the theater that includes playing Flick in the 1st National Touring Company of A Christmas Story the Musical followed by his Broadway debut in the same play, cast as the iconic “triple dog daring” Schwartz. It's in that role he'll be performing before a nationwide audience, sometime between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. (our time) June 9 on CBS. Oh, and incidentially, A Christmas Story The Musical, was nominated for tidy little three Tony’s, including Best Musical. To say Rodriguez is on a…
It's Police Week in the United States; in that spirit, we asked our local readers in Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia what they appreciate most about their local force.
Did you know that this week—May 13-20—is officially Police Week in the United States? According to PoliceWeek.org: In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. In the spirit of the week, we reached out to our St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia Patch readers on Facebook and asked what they appreciate most about the various Tri-Cities police departments. Here’s some of what readers shared with us: Jessica Ledlow Silha…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Take a look at the public and private sector job openings we found in the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
Welcome back to Job Center, Patch's listing of local job advertisements in the Tri-Cities area. Most listings were found via the direct websites of the local agencies, but we found more on Indeed.com, an aggregator of job postings from all over the nation. Still searching? Still searching? Still searching?
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Use our weekly guide to find the lowest gasoline prices in the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.
National average gasoline prices edged up slightly over the past week, but are down 11.2 cents per gallon of regular gasoline from a month ago. Statewide, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline late Wednesday was $3.947, significantly lower than the prices seen in the Tri-Cities. The Hubbard Avenue Marathon in Batavia had the lowest price per gallon of regular gasoline in the Tri-Cities on Wednesday, according to Illinois Gas Prices, tied with Costco and Sam's Club, which charge a membership fee. AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report showed that nationally, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline late Wednesday was $3.522 a gallon, up slightly from $3.508 a day earlier and up from $3.516 a week ago. The national average of a …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Here is a brief description and links to funeral arrangements for loved ones from Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles.
LINK TO LAST WEEK'S NOTICES: Are you looking for more information about Tri-Cities funeral homes and services? Would you care to review the services provided by a local funeral home? Click on the funeral home names to see the Patch Places listing for each business to write a review or learn more about the funeral home. Batavia Geneva St. Charles
Monday, April 22, 2013
The following information was supplied by the Batavia Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Batavia police reports included two incidents of battery between April 11 and April 22, 2013. Battery Reported at Funway A male juvenile was charged with battery after an incident reported at around 3:18 p.m. April 13 at Funway, 1335 S. River St., Batavia police reports said. The offender was on an outing from the residential facility where he lives, according to reports, when the juvenile "became physically aggressive with staff members who were supervising the outing." The subject was brought to the Batavia Police Department, where he was charged with battery, reports said. The subject’s mother was contacted and authorized that the offender be released to the staff in attendance. Battery Reported Outside Full Moon Bar; No One …
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Friday, April 19, 2013
Here are some images, still and video, from Thursday, April 18, 2013, flash flooding and high river. Keep 'em coming!
Readers provided some of their photos and videos from the Thursday-morning deluge and flash flooding. Thank you to all!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Readers provide photos of the April 19, 2013, flash-flood event.
Readers provided some of their photos and videos from the Thursday-morning deluge and flash flooding. Thank you to all!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
There are a few ways to eradicate the odor from your pet and remove it from your clothes and house, experts say.
It's skunk season in Batavia and Geneva, and there's nothing quite so bad as when your pet gets sprayed, brings it inside and you think nothing will make it go away. The most widely promoted way to de-skunk your cat or dog is the one recommended by the University of Illinois Extension office: Mix 1 quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide solution, ¼ cup baking soda, and 1 teaspoon liquid soap. Do not add water. This solution can be used to wash skin, clothes, dogs, etc. that have been sprayed by skunks. Due to the peroxide, the solution may lighten the fur of pets. The Humane Society of the United States suggests the same solution. It also adds that if you don't have peroxide on hand, vinegar diluted with water will work. However, don't mix …
speedy mama
8:52 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Thanks to the officer for pulling me over in a school zone (and not giving me a ticket)---honestly--you were right, no one should be speeding, our kids are too important!! I've never sped there again! more ›