How a "fragile yet fierce" Geneva author turned cancer into two unflinching books
Geneva writer and artist Alexia Monaco turned an ovarian cancer diagnosis into two courageous books — and a resource for anyone who knows someone living with the disease.
Batavia's Wednesday farmers' market moves to the Riverwalk this summer
The Wednesday Evening Batavia Farmers' Market opens its third season June 10 at a new Riverwalk location, featuring about 20 vendors, opening-day specials, and a raffle for Downtown Dollars.
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June 8 Newsletter: Summer getaway ideas along Lake Michigan
Plus the Little Owl building in Geneva is ready for lease, Batavia's Wednesday Evening Farmers Market starts this week, and a circus is coming to St. Charles.
St. Charles denies proposed Route 31 senior care home
St. Charles officials unanimously recommended denying a proposed 16-resident senior care facility on Route 31, citing the location as inappropriate and overriding the Plan Commission's earlier approval.
Enjoy the beautiful, wooded Healing Gardens in St. Charles on June 14
A two-acre woodland garden off Dean Street in St. Charles opens to the public June 14, with yoga in the gardens and a book signing later in the month at Townhouse Books.
ICE arrests at Kane County jail prompt statement from state's attorney, undersheriff
Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser and Undersheriff Amy Johnson clarified what local law enforcement can and can't do after federal immigration agents arrested two men outside the county jail on May 31.
Geneva's old Hi-Hat building is becoming a downtown event venue
Geneva officials approved a $50,000 historic preservation grant to help convert the 1906 church building at 227 Hamilton (formerly the Hi-Hat Resale shop) into a downtown event venue called the Hamilton Venue.
Local schools rack up national honors and district recognition
Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles schools each picked up notable honors recently, from a national music designation to a vocabulary team finishing 2nd in the country.
Batavia approves $1M in TIF funds for affordable housing near downtown
Batavia officials approved a $1 million TIF agreement to build a 72-unit affordable housing complex on a former quarry site at 400 S. River Street, with a land closing targeted for July and construction expected to take roughly two years.
St. Charles revokes liquor and video gaming licenses for Global Brew Tap House
St. Charles revoked the liquor and video gaming licenses of Global Brew Tap House for failure to pay city alcohol taxes, building out a kitchen without permits, and then skipping its own hearing — though the owners are now disputing the city's account.
Geneva Public Library's summer reading challenge starts June 1
Geneva Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through July 31 with prizes, a redesigned tracker, and a free magician kick-off event on June 6.
Swedish Days entertainment lineup announced for 76th annual festival
The Geneva Chamber has released the full entertainment lineup for the 76th annual Swedish Days festival on June 24–28, with nightly headliners, a talent competition, and daily performances in the Craft Beer Tent.
A new Balkan bakery may be coming to downtown Geneva
Geneva officials are expected to vote on a grant that would help bring Astoria Bakery and Café, a Balkan and Eastern European sweets shop currently operating out of a ghost kitchen, to a vacant space on State Street downtown.
June 4 Newsletter: What's your favorite local breakfast spot?
Plus an update on Batavia's riverfront affordable housing project, a St. Charles bar shut down by the city, and the Big Boy locomotive barrels through Geneva.
May 28 Newsletter: See where the Tri-Cities land on a ranking of all 205 Chicagoland towns
Plus a New York-style Italian deli is now open in Geneva, a senior home facility project advances in St. Charles, and officials discuss rising energy bills.
May 25 Newsletter: The next phase for an iconic Geneva shop
Plus a project that would bring a restaurant, retail, and apartments to downtown Geneva — and a teenage girl set fire to the Kane County Cougars' team bus in Canada.
May 21 Newsletter: Memorial Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles
Plus St. Charles takes an official position on the Fox River dam, pools open this weekend across the Tri-Cities, and a local writer reflects on five decades of creative pursuits.
May 14 Newsletter: Here's what you should know about local farmer's markets this season
Plus a new restaurant planned for the former site of The Elms in Batavia, a proposed solar farm in Geneva, and a sneak peek at Simple EJ's in St. Charles.
