Genoa News

After serving their respective communities for hundreds of combined years, the Weekly Journals in Huntley, Hampshire, Genoa and Sycamore ceased publication this month.

Genoa * Police cited teen with unlawful cell phone use, other driving violations : A Maple Park teen was cited with speeding and other violations after he blew through a stop sign at more than 55 mph, according ...

When the 2008 Hampshire Area Guide is mailed to every address in Hampshire, Burlington and Pingree Grove on Wednesday, it will be decorated with four watercolor artworks painted by Genoa artist David Zoberis to ...

If you are one of those who are skeptical about today's youth, you can breathe a little easier knowing Jonathon Brust is among them.

Jeff R. Hayter, 44, of the 1500 block of South Rich Trail, Algonquin, was taken to St. via Courier-News

“We didn't want to make something people didn't have to think about and just have a bunch of idiots in makeup running around ripping people's limbs off.”

Zombies walked the streets of Hampshire in January. Undeterred by the heavy snows and freezing temperatures, they then made their way to Genoa, Burlington and Maple Park. via Chicago Tribune

Betty M. Hildebrand, 76, died Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. via Rochelle News Leader

“We require to talk to the student's parent to make sure they have a home in the summer”

DeKalb may see a decrease in animals left behind by students in the summer. Dan Berres, DeKalb County Animal Control Warden, said in the past, students would go back home for the summer, leaving their pets ... via Northern Star

“We've lost 50 percent of our revenue”

The University of Illinois extension program is facing massive budget cuts. Gov. Rod Blagojevich is holding funds for the extension program that amount to about $12 million, said State Rep. via Northern Star

“We know that the state needs to be a partner but to the extent that we as a local community have to help I'm interested about what options other communities have done and how they've done it”

The Northern Illinois Commuter Transportation Initiative Committee, or NICTI, chose a route Wednesday afternoon. via WTVO Rockford

Don't ever volunteer to be the middle of an SUV sandwich. Especially if one of those SUV drivers doesn't realize the other one is stopped and is headed full tilt for it. via Daily Herald

A lot of us are struggling a bit these days. It seems it's either fill the gas tank or fill your tummy. via Daily Herald

Motorcycle accident: A 22-year-old Carpentersville man was injured in a crash about 9:30 a.m. Monday on Illinois 72 east of Genoa after his motorcycle apparently stalled, DeKalb County sheriff's police said. via Courier-News

“It was wonderful. The kids and staff at Genoa are to be commended -- they really got the ball rolling.”

More than 300 U.S. military personnel have been opening care packages the last few months from Westerville students. via ThisWeek Community Newspapers

What type of wine goes with an art show? At the May 17-18 Art of Illinois Wine Garden, the answer is simple -- Illinois wine. via Lincoln Daily News

“Police have recovered a few items and the investigation is continuing with charges pending”

Genoa police said a 15-year-old Hanover Park youth stole a Mitsubishi car in Hanover Park on Friday morning and drove to Genoa with Salvador D. Laura, 18, of Elgin. via Courier-News

“These books are a great way to help a child learn, and can even show dogs as role models by the position they can play in people's lives”

Adoption can bring a happier lifestyle for greyhounds. Craig Pierce is the author of "A Greyhound's Tale: Running for Glory, Walking for Home," which is one of his books in the "American Dog" series. via Northern Star

“Crumpet's is not meant to be fast food. People like that”

For a change of pace at lunchtime or suppertime, try Crumpet's Tea Room in Genoa, where patrons linger over a hot cup of tea and enjoy a pleasing atmosphere. via Courier News

Gonzales new Genoa town manager Genoans picked Sheryl Gonzales to be the town's new manager on Tuesday night. via The Record-Courier

There will be no tickets sold at the door for Tuesday's Gibsonburg boys basketball game at Genoa. via Port Clinton News Herald