Kingston News

Genoa-Kingston United Way fundraiser: 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Genoa-Kingston High School, 980 Park Ave.

Donna Gehrig of Kingston browses a selection of hand-painted holiday ornaments Sunday at the Genoa Community Women's Club Wonderful World of Christmas craft show.

Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department and city police departments.

DeKALB – Ten of the 40 public schools in DeKalb County did not meet state standards in reading and math this year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

SYCAMORE – A Genoa man is being held on $50,000 bond on charges he burglarized three vehicles in Kingston last July.

When Genoa celebrates its 175th anniversary next year, it also may be celebrating the relocation of a 175-year-old log cabin.

At least four people have said they want to become the representative for the state's 69th District – a seat that is being vacated by longtime incumbent Ron Wait.

Earlier this year, in May, the Daily Chronicle reported that a historic log cabin found on a farm on Pleasant Hill Road between Kingston and Genoa had been discovered preserved inside the clapboard siding of a house built around it.

KINGSTON – Police arrested a Kingston man late Saturday after finding a large quantity of drugs in his home during a search.

Mr. and Mrs. Lowell and Donna Rand are celebrating their 60th anniversary this month with a family dinner and trip to Door County, Wis.

Last updated on 09/17/2009 at 11:32 p.m. No injuries were reported in a fire in a factory located off Peace Road in Sycamore Wednesday afternoon.

As a youngster, I often pretended that I lived in the country. We had a big, open field behind our house for most of my childhood, before it was developed and a road was put in.

A colorful painting done on staves from a used wine barrel. The latter artwork has a tie to the Last Supper according to the artist.

KINGSTON – A Kingston man was pronounced dead Sunday after an injury caused by a homemade explosive device.

GENOA – Genoa-Kingston Middle School students should now have a better handle on how to be safe while riding their bikes.

SYCAMORE – DeKalb County expects to have a deficit of almost $1.7 million next year, with a budget built on holding the line on expenses.

Editor's note: Information in Police Briefs is obtained from the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and city police departments.

Brenda Jones, 22 of Chicago, takes notes during the class Survey of American Music at Kishwaukee College in Malta, on Friday.

GENOA – The city of Genoa is taking a step back in time this weekend. Members of the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Museum are set to host Pioneer Day, Sunday, Aug.

Second grader William Butterfield washes his hands before lunch at Kingston Elementary School in Kingston, Ill., on Friday Aug.