Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 57.
Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Dump Truck Spills Gravel Along State Route From Geneva To St. Charles (patch.com) — Drivers in Geneva saw rolling lane closures on Route 38 after a dump truck spilled gravel from near Kansas Street through the busy East State Street and Route 25 intersection, stretching toward St. Charles. Geneva Public Works and a contracted sweeper worked into Wednesday evening and resumed Thursday morning to clear the debris and keep traffic moving safely.
• Cougars Take Series from Milkmen with 7-5 Win (oursportscentral.com) — The Kane County Cougars, playing at Geneva's Northwestern Medicine Field, clinched a 7–5 series win over the Milwaukee Milkmen after a six-run surge and late defensive stand. Fans can head to the ballpark Friday, Aug. 21, for a doubleheader against Lake Country featuring American Girl Night, giveaways, and postgame fireworks.
• Historical covers for August 19: Record rainfall in northern Illinois (shawlocal.com) — A look back at August 19 front pages from Illinois newspapers highlights everything from women's suffrage battles to record rainfall and Gulf tensions. For Geneva readers, the 2011 Kane County Chronicle cover recalls a "Right at Home" win by the Geneva boys golf team and local political coverage in District 25.
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🗞 Nearby News
Batavia
See How Batavia High School Ranks In 2026-27: U.S. News (patch.com)
National Immunization Awareness Month: Important Vaccinations Every Senior Should Know About (shawlocal.com)
Sale closed in Batavia: $685,000 for a three-bedroom home (shawlocal.com)
St. Charles
Halal Fest organizers apologize for noise complaints, thank St. Charles Police, community for support (shawlocal.com)
Crest Group Acquires Dukane to Add Ultrasonic Solutions, Plastic Joining to Portfolio (manufacturing.net)
Aurora
This Kane County Museum Voted Best Suburban Museum (patch.com)
Rare Michoacán Mask Collection, 60 Artists To Be Displayed In New Aurora Public Art Exhibit (patch.com)
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