The city of Geneva proclaimed June 6 as National Gun Violence Awareness Day, meant to underline that 125 Americans die every day as a result of gun violence.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an extension of its site plan approval for Venture One Acquisitions LLC, which proposes to build a 7150,200-square-foot industrial building on the city's east side.

A bill sponsored by Democratic U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood of Naperville that would require Amtrak to have at least one baby changing table in a restroom in each train car is one step closer to becoming law.

New St. Charles City Clerk will be appointed in July to fill the role left vacant by clerk-elect's relocation.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood spoke with constituents in Joliet on Saturday, accompanied by fellow Democrat Congressman Maxwell Frost of Florida. The pair discussed the proposed Republican budget bill and how social services, veterans and job programs will be impacted.

German 1 got a one-year reprieve for the 2025-26 school year, after more supporters spoke out Tuesday at the Geneva District 304 school board meeting, imploring officials to keep that language among its course offerings.

As Geneva District 304 officials grapple with the prospect of sunsetting its German language classes due to declining enrollment, supporters lobbied against letting the program die.

The city of St. Charles is seeking applicants for City Clerk, after clerk-elect moved out of the city.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville will seek reelection in the 14th District next year rather than run for an open Senate seat.