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Sep 9, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Aug 30, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.
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Sep 11, 2025
Plus St. Charles Jazz Fest weekend is here, the La Fox of Campton Hills development was approved, and a deep dive into the history of the Fox River Trolley in Geneva.
Sep 1, 2025
Plus an upcoming vote on the proposed 900-home development in Campton Hills and Batavia officials get set to approve a new city energy policy.
Local news
The city is celebrating new wins like Whole Foods and Fox Haven Square, but big questions remain at Charlestowne Mall and Pheasant Run — sites that will shape St. Charles’ future for decades to come.
Local business
Sep 10, 2025
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The cozy new book-themed coffee spot serving lattes, matcha, and fresh pastries, is set to open this October in downtown Geneva at 407 S. 3rd Street.
The St. Charles Planning & Development Committee voted 5–3 to advance the River 504 row home project at First and Prairie streets despite concerns over tree removal, design, and pricing.
Local events
Sep 8, 2025
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Breweries, bars, and other establishments in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and nearby communities have a variety of fall Oktoberfest events lined up for the coming weeks.
The Aurora Area CVB (which covers Batavia, Geneva, and North Aurora) reported $278M in local tourism spending in 2024, supporting more than 3K jobs and contributing to a record-breaking year for visitor growth.
Following a packed and sometimes heated meeting, Campton Hills trustees approved annexing nearly 1,000 acres for a 900-home development, setting aside about 440 acres set aside as open space.
Aug 29, 2025
Batavia alderpersons indicated support for a new energy policy that sets climate goals while leaving room for flexibility, with a final council vote expected September 2.
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Batavia beekeepers shared lessons on sustainability, healing, and hive care during the Illinois State Beekeepers Association conference.
Aug 28, 2025
Kane County will begin road work September 2 on Keslinger Road in Elburn and Fabyan Parkway in Geneva, with lane closures and delays expected through the fall.
Aug 27, 2025
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Fine Line Creative Arts Center are bringing back the Great Orb Hunt Sept. 4–30, hiding 150 handcrafted orbs in St. Charles and Batavia.
Plus the "Great Orb Hunt" returns, e-bike education in Elburn, and local conservation milestones.
Aug 25, 2025
Plus Batavia officials are weighing the city's energy future and several book signing events with local authors are coming up in September.
Aug 21, 2025
Plus Geneva aims to build a new downtown pavilion at the French Market site and Batavia officials debate the city's flag policy.
Aug 18, 2025
Plus a possible river otter sighting in Kane County and the St. Charles Art Council's Plein Air event kicks off this week.
Aug 14, 2025
Plus St. Charles officials shot down the IMEA power contract and Geneva Winery announces a major expansion in Elburn.
Aug 11, 2025
Plus more local restaurants are closing their doors, a baby deer rescue, and biking adventures in the Tri-Cities area.
Aug 7, 2025
Plus the historic Judge Barry House in St. Charles survives a City Council vote, Blueberry Fest weekend, and a new churro shop opens in Geneva.
Aug 4, 2025
Plus a look back at the history of the Fox River trolley and a massive development called The Grove breaks ground in Sugar Grove.
