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Bat presentation to be given at Lombard Garden Club’s September meeting
5+ day, 47+ min ago (128+ words) Sharon Peterson displays Zulu, an Egyptian Fruit Bat, during a presentation in Rock Falls (Alex T. Paschal) Sharon Peterson will make a presentation on “Bats Around the World” on Sept. 25 at the Lombard Garden Club’s monthly meeting. Peterson and husband Dan…...
Geneva Chamber exec Paula Schmidt to retire
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (292+ words) Paula Schmidt (left), president of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, mingles during the chamber's Annual Dinner and Awards Night at Eaglebrook Country Club in Geneva on Nov. 7. Schmidt announced Tuesday, Sept. 8, that she is retiring, but staying on while the…...
Photos: After delays, Jersey Mike’s Subs construction underway in Princeton
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (107+ words) Shaw Local Crews work on the Jersey Mike's restaurant on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 in Princeton. (Scott Anderson) Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription. Carpentersville man, 21, dead in Sunday crash…...
City of Mendota to take over Mendota YMCA branch
3+ week, 4+ day ago (467+ words) A view of the Mendota YMCA branch on Monday, March 30, 2026 in south Mendota. (Scott Anderson) The Mendota branch of the Illinois Valley YMCA will officially come under the stewardship of the City, effective Sept. 1. Mendota officials authorized the purchase and…...