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🌱 Patch AM: Dump Truck Spills Gravel Along State Route From Geneva To St. Charles
And check out Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing on the Geneva Patch calendar
Good morning to you Geneva! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Gravel spill snarls traffic along Route 38 through Geneva
- Headed to American Girl Night at Friday's Cougars doubleheader in Geneva?
- Remember when Geneva's boys golf team headlined the front page?
Also on today's calendar: Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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.
📸 Around Geneva
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Geneva
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★ Featured events ★
- Hoptoberfest at Hopvine Brewing →
4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora
12:00 pm
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Back to School Fun Fair at Geneva Commons →
Geneva Commons, 602 Commons Dr, Geneva
11:00 am - America 250: Viking Beliefs and Their Comparison to the Declar
Geneva Public Library District - Meeting Room
1:30 pm - Geneva French Market →
Geneva, IL Calendar Geneva, IL 60134
9:00 am - Concours d'Elegance Car Show →
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10:00 am - First Day of Preschool
Geneva 304 Early Learning Program Geneva, IL 60134 - Messy Art (All Ages)
Geneva Public Library District -
10:30 am - Graphic Novel Book Club (Entering Grades 4-5)
Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
4:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Geneva Community Unit School District 304 Coultrap Educational Service Center, 227 N. 4th Street, Geneva
7:00 pm - Family Storytime (All Ages)
Geneva Public Library District - Discovery Spot
9:30 am - Hope Echoes on the River Charity Bike Ride Benefitting CASA Kane County →
Kane County Courthouse, 100 S 3rd St, Geneva
9:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Sunday August 30
📣 Geneva Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Home Football vs. Minooka
St Charles North High School Stadium
7:00 pm - Home Football vs. Metea Valley
St Charles East High School Saint Charles, IL 60174
7:00 pm - Portillo's Dine-Around
H C Storm Elem School Portillo's Batavia, 531 N Randall Rd, Batavia, IL 60510, USA
5:00 pm - Senior College Night Presentation
St Charles North High School Auditorium
6:00 pm
Friday August 21
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Geneva Lodge remains committed to supporting local families and organizations. —Geneva Lodge 139 Read on Patch
- Vet/Dog Training Recommendations
Hello Neighbors, We adopted an 11-month-old Australian Cattle Dog last week. He's a very good boy, and we adore him already. Looking for… (Nextdoor Fisher Farms)
- Arcis Golf posted a job opening for Food Runner/Busser in Geneva. Apply here.
- Fermilab posted a job opening for Instrument Machinist in Batavia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Geneva here.
🗞 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)
Ok Geneva! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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