St. Charles is planning repairs on two bridges, including patching and sidewalk improvements for the downtown Illinois Street Bridge and a long-term fix planned for the rusting Red Gate bridge railings in summer 2027.
St. Charles' 1866 Haines house gearing up to open as event space
As a historic 1866 home on Main Street in St. Charles prepares to open as a gathering space later this year, its owners are also focused on supporting local nonprofits and addiction support groups.
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Local news for Batavia, Geneva, & St. Charles
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Netflix is filming a movie in downtown St. Charles
Netflix will bring about 80 crew vehicles to Town House Books in downtown St. Charles on Tuesday (9/29) to film a movie, which is reportedly a rom-com based on a popular novel.
Batavia officials to again consider gaming limits this week
Batavia officials will discuss implementing a hard limit on video gaming licenses this week, plus new rules on how close gaming locations can be to schools, places of worship, and possibly parks.
Texas Roadhouse gets green light for Randall Road site in Batavia
Batavia officials approved a sales tax rebate deal that clears the way for a new Texas Roadhouse location on Randall Road near the Kohl's shopping center.
St. Charles committee votes to advance revised Pheasant Run redevelopment plan
St. Charles officials advanced a revised Shops at Pheasant Run plan this week — with additional limits on drive-thrus and car washes — though many residents and some council members said they don't think it's the best fit for the city's eastern gateway.
How a local artist turns clay, color, and creativity into community gifts
Retired art teacher Nicole Yingst turned a worrying moment in her baby’s hospital room into a 15-year tradition of tie dyeing onesies for new local moms, and she's still serving as a fine role model for young artists.
First downtown design grant helps Farmdog Flowers keep Wilson Street colorful
Batavia MainStreet awarded its first Downtown Design Grant to Farmdog Flowers, which used the funds to replace the aging planter boxes behind its colorful Wilson Street flower displays.
TriCity Family Services to recognize Lynn Queen with 2026 Barth Award
TriCity Family Services will honor Lynn Queen, who has spent seven years connecting Batavia Apartments residents with food assistance, youth programs, and other resources, with its 2026 William D. Barth Award at an event on Oct. 21 in Geneva.
Elburn police report no violations after license plate reader and towing allegations
Elburn police announced that an investigation found no wrongdoing by an officer accused on Facebook of misusing license plate readers and favoring one towing company over others.
Batavia school board seeks exemption from state PE class requirements
Amid scheduling constraints, Batavia's Board of Education voted to submit a waiver request to the state seeking a five-year exemption from the rule that students have PE class at least three out of every five days.
