Tri-Cities Central

May 15 Newsletter: Local burger deals to try this summer

Plus a late-night Fox River rescue in Geneva and a step toward demolition for the historic Judge Barry House in St. Charles

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: May 15-18

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.

Burgers on a budget: Where (and when) to find the best deals in the Tri-Cities

Here's where you can find great burger specials at restaurants across Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles right now.

Mt. St. Mary Park becomes only accredited arboretum in the Tri-Cities

The St. Charles park has officially earned Level II arboretum status from ArbNet, making it the Tri-Cities’ only accredited arboretum that is home to more than 100 diverse tree species.

Barry House demolition advances, but final decision still pending

A St. Charles committee voted 5–3 to approve the potential demolition of the historic Judge Barry House at 217 Cedar Ave., giving preservationists 90 days to find someone to relocate the 180-year-old structure before it’s torn down for church parking.

Tick season arrives in the Tri-Cities

Ticks are showing up earlier, sticking around longer and popping up across Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles — here's what to know and how to stay safe this season.

Tri-Cities police team up with Dunkin’ for Special Olympics fundraiser

Officers from Geneva, St. Charles, and Batavia to participate in statewide “Cop on a Rooftop” event

May 12 Newsletter: Getting to know the 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shop owners

Plus a potential redevelopment project that would bring a cafe-and-bike-shop combo to Geneva and a proposed affordable housing development in Batavia.

Tri-Cities Obituaries: May 12

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: May 12-15

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.

Batavia committee to discuss funding support for proposed River Street housing project

Officials will consider a proposal to provide $1.2 million in TIF funding for a proposed 72-unit affordable housing project on South River Street during the May 13 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Geneva officials to consider new mixed-use development on Anderson Boulevard

Proposed incentive agreement would support a redevelopment transforming the historic building at 318 Anderson Boulevard into a bike shop, café and modern apartments.