Lou Malnati's begins construction on new St. Charles restaurant
Construction has started on a new Lou Malnati's in St. Charles, which will be a full-service restaurant with seating for 200+ indoors plus more on the patio — it's expected to open near Fox Haven Square this fall.
Developer eyeing 339-home development for North Aurora farm property
North Aurora officials reviewed a 339-home concept plan for the Beiriger Farm property near Deepath and Tanner roads, which could be developed as part of a long-planned realignment of Tanner Road.
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Despite process hiccup, Batavia now has a girls flag football team
Batavia's school board approved a new girls flag football team, but acknowledged that the season had already started before officials had formally signed off on the team.
Several City Council seats open as St. Charles makes nomination packets available
Nomination packets for St. Charles' April 2027 election, which includes five open aldermanic seats and the city clerk's office, will become available starting August 21.
Public forum event to address data center boom's impact on Kane County
As more local communities grapple with how to regulate data centers, a public forum in Elgin on August 31 will break down what these facilities mean for Kane County residents' electric bills, water use, and neighborhoods.
Annual Folk Music and Storytelling Festival to celebrate 50 years on Labor Day weekend in Geneva
Geneva's Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival will mark 50 years this Labor Day weekend at Wheeler Park, with six stages, a barn dance, and nationally recognized performers.
This Geneva sculptor's bronze work can be found all over the Tri-Cities
Geneva sculptor Larry Johnson has spent decades turning clay and molten bronze into public art around the Tri-Cities, from the St. Charles library's fireplace piece to Peck Farm's "Prairie Girl."
Summer is slipping away: how to make the most of it in the Tri-Cities
Summer isn't over yet. We partnered with Valor Carts to round up the top Tri-Cities events, parks, and neighborhood stops to enjoy before the season winds down, from Concours d'Elegance to Elburn Days and summer concerts.
Kane County figuring out what to do with crumbling historic Geneva house
After decades of neglect, the historic 1846 Amasa White House in Geneva has deteriorated to the point where Kane County is now weighing a full roof rebuild, a phased restoration, or mothballing the structure for future reactivation.
New cat café moves closer to opening in downtown Batavia
If given final approval, Kitty Cocoa Café at 139 First Street would combine a coffee shop with a supervised cat lounge, giving adoptable cats visibility while partnering with local rescue groups for intake and adoptions.
Geneva to get new crosswalk and pedestrian upgrades at Route 31 and Fargo
Geneva officials approved a Route 31 deal with IDOT for a new bus pad, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and a mid-block crossing near Fargo Boulevard where a section of sidewalk has been closed.
St. Charles will vote on a $282.5 million school referendum in November's election
St. Charles voters will decide whether to green light a $282.5M school building bond this November, after the D303 board voted on Monday to place the referendum on the ballot.
Plus the St. Charles school facilities referendum is now official, a new Mexican restaurant in the works, and a unique Tri-Cities canned food construction competition.
July 16 Newsletter: July Dinner Club, a school facilities referendum, and Wienermobile fun
Plus a downtown St. Charles senior housing tower was acquired by a private equity firm and Brother Chimp Brewing prepares to close its North Aurora taproom.
July 13 Newsletter: The Kane County Fair arrives in the Tri-Cities this week
Plus an overhaul of a major local intersection, a GoFundMe for the Batavia family who lost their 10-year-old daughter in a tragic boating accident, and the Barry House in St. Charles up for landmark designation.
