Emily Rosca

The program will discuss the common apps predators use and how they lure kids, as well as warning signs and tips for having honest talks.

The home decor store is celebrating "being a beloved destination for locals and visitors to explore unique, meaningful gifts."

Artisan vendors will be set up, and special activities will be planned, for three days at three locations in downtown Batavia.

"For many, the Christmas Walk and House Tour mark the official start of the holiday season," a Geneva Chamber of Commerce spokesperson said.

"This proposed ordinance will effectively prohibit ICE from using City property for enforcement operations," the mayor said.

The grant, funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation, is intended to support traffic safety enforcement for the 2026 fiscal year.

The road closure is expected to impact traffic in the area for "several hours" Friday, police said.

Students from all four Plainfield high schools were selected to take part in the jazz, choir, band and orchestra festivals.

One campaign raises money for the family of the Bridgeview man who was killed, while the other raises money for the second victim stabbed.

Artists Sunday, after Thanksgiving, is a nationwide campaign to encourage people to buy art directly from artists and local shops.