Potential amenities floated for vacant St. Charles PD site
St. Charles officials discussed possible uses for the old police station site on the downtown riverfront, including an ice skating ribbon, small retail shops, an open-air plaza, and a bandshell for community gatherings and performances.
The Arcada Theatre to celebrate 100 years with a parade and special events
The Arcada Theatre is celebrating its 100th anniversary on Sunday (9/6) with a centennial parade through downtown St. Charles, plus a special “behind the scenes” experience and a history of rock n’ roll music showcase.
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Batavia shares new data center details: noise, water use, and revenue
Batavia updated its data center project information page, adding new details about estimated water usage, noise levels, and revenue the 120K-square-foot facility is expected to generate for the city.
Special reception in Batavia to explore the untold stories of Nelle Fabyan
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley will host a Sept. 17 dinner in Batavia honoring Nelle Fabyan, shedding light on her life's mysterious untold stories and her trailblazing role at the historic Fabyan Villa and Riverbank Estate.
This Batavia songwriter turns strangers' stories into personal anthems
Drawing on decades of experience as a healthcare worker, Batavia songwriter Steve Cohen now writes original "personal anthems" for clients and communities — including a recent tribute to John Lewis performed in Geneva.
Batavia veterans group hands out $6K in scholarships, preps gift bags for local vets
As part of its ongoing community initiatives, Batavia's American Legion Post 504 handed out $6K in scholarships to high school grads entering medical fields and is prepping 100+ gift bags for local veterans this fall.
Golf simulator lounge proposed for vacant St. Charles retail space
A new indoor golf simulator lounge, which would also feature a remote workspace, has been proposed for a vacant Route 64 retail space on St. Charles' east side.
After nearly 20 years, Daddio's Diner in Batavia thanked the community for a great run as it announced that it's closing for good on Sept. 23 due to rising costs and an expiring lease.
New bakery brings a taste of France to St. Charles
Newly opened on W. Main St. in St. Charles, Marius French Bakery bakes its breads, pastries, and croissants from scratch overnight using ingredients imported from France — and they say business is off to a great start.
Self-guided nature walks and yarn nights coming to Kane County this fall
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is rolling out a new self-guided nature walk program at area preserves, plus monthly yarn art workshops in St. Charles.
Your guide to keeping the fall fun rolling in the Tri-Cities
From jazz weekend to Thriller on 38 and BatFest, the Tri-Cities' fall calendar is packed with festivals, football, and food — here's a roundup of exciting events worth planning around.
Batavia schools limiting tech use for youngest students, considering options for older students
BPS101 announced that it is disabling AI and limiting YouTube for its youngest students and considering changes to its tech policies for older students following public pressure from parents.
August 24 Newsletter: The uncertain future of St. Charles' Pheasant Run site
Plus a proposal to demolish a prominent downtown Batavia building, an update on the Geneva blacksmith shop, and a world-record holder from St. Charles has his eyes on a new feat.
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.
