St. Charles D303 considering additions to add space at 3 elementary schools
With all three buildings running out of instructional space, St. Charles D303 is considering additions at Norton Creek, Corron, and Ferson Creek elementary schools in a project that could cost up to $21 million.
The Batavia Public Library is planning a $14.4M renovation this fall
The Batavia Public Library is launching a $14.4 million, 12-month renovation this November, and the project is already running about $400,000 over budget before construction begins.
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St. Charles just got a new 88-acre disc golf course
The St. Charles Park District opened a new 18-hole disc golf course at Prairieview Pointe Park on Tuesday, located on an 88-acre site off Route 38 designed by a professional architect with two basket options at every hole.
This bold local artist picked up where she left off — decades later
Rosalie White stepped away from painting for nearly 40 years, but the work she's making now at Water Street Studios in Batavia reflects everything she learned during a journey that's been far from ordinary.
Free concerts return to Geneva's riverfront this summer
Geneva's free Concerts in the Park will be back for four Wednesdays in July at River Park, and the city's bike committee has organized another group "bike bus" for the July 8 kickoff event.
8 outdoor getaways worth the drive from the Tri-Cities this summer
We've rounded up eight worthwhile outdoor getaways within three hours of the Tri-Cities, with travel tips from Valor Carts for making the most of nearby camping, lake house, and state park destinations.
Industrial Treasures is pulling its warehouse outdoors for a two-weekend tent sale
Industrial Treasures in St. Charles is pulling its warehouse and private inventory outside for a two-weekend tent sale June 26–28 and July 3–5, including pieces that have never been available on the retail floor.
St. Charles officials recommend $800K in arts and mental health funding
St. Charles officials are recommending $103,500 for local arts groups (flat for a third year) and $700,000 for mental health agencies (up about $20,000), with funding shifting noticeably between individual organizations.
Batavia officials weighing plans to address Depot Pond's water quality issues
As the Batavia Park District considers options to fix Depot Pond's worsening algae and sediment problems, consultants are recommending a surface aerator over a decorative fountain.
Swank Coffee & Wine Lounge is coming to Fox Haven Square
Swank Coffee & Wine Lounge is preparing to open at Fox Haven Square in St. Charles, with a fireplace lounge vibe and a menu that shifts from pastries and coffee in the morning to sandwiches and wine in the afternoon.
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.
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.
