NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is the largest mental health advocacy group in the USA. They now offer education programs and support groups in Kane, DeKalb and Kendall Counties.

These startling statistics underscore the need for caution in the kitchen this holiday season. Kelyl Meloy of SERVPRO offers some important reminders to Elgin residents.

Geneva Police Department is accepting applications for its 2019 Citizen Police Academy. Interested residents can learn how police officers work to keep their community safe.

Batavia Women in Business will host a networking luncheon which includes raffles and a holiday toy drive. The event is on December 10 from 11:30am-1pm. Registration closes on December 7.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Little Red Barn Door, 227 S. Third St., Ste. 205 Geneva on November 2.

Batavia Chamber of Commerce named their October Ambassador of the Month, Jessica McGrail. Her company, Dollar & Sense, does bookkeeping, payroll and administrative assistant services.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Flourish 217 S. Third St., Ste. 100 in Geneva on November 2.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Houndstooth & Plaid – A Wrappery, 217 S. Third St., Geneva on November 2.

On November 12, each of Geneva’s middle schools will hold an all-school ceremony honoring those who served our country. Students and staff invited the veterans in their lives to attend.

The 33rd Annual Autumn Craft and Vendor Show raised $16,000 for local charities through Batavia Mothers’ Club. Their Winter Coat and Clothing Drive had over 460 donations this year.