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Jun 18, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: June 19-22

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

Sam Kraft

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Jun 19, 2025

June 19 Newsletter: Coming soon — a scaled-back LaFox of Campton Hills housing development?

Plus the 75th Swedish Days is in full swing and a local writer is set to debut a new novel.

Sam Kraft

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Jun 18, 2025

Your guide to Swedish Days 2025

Geneva’s Swedish Days festival is underway with late-night shopping, street closures, special bike parking, and family-friendly events continuing through Sunday, June 22.

Sam Kraft

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May 29, 2025

May 29 Newsletter: The new St. Charles Whole Foods has an official opening date

Plus a weeknight version of the Batavia Farmers Market and downtown traffic disruptions on the docket for Geneva and St. Charles.

Sam Kraft

Local newsLocal news

May 13, 2025

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.

Sam Kraft

Local businessLocal business

May 07, 2025

Dog-friendly outdoor dining & drinking spots in Batavia, Geneva & St. Charles

From casual bars to hidden beer gardens, here’s a solid list of Tri-Cities patios where dogs are welcome and the vibes are just right for summer hangouts.

Sam Kraft

Cocktails in the Park set to return with a VIP Twist

Batavia MainStreet’s Cocktails in the Park returns to Appleton Park on July 26, offering food, drinks and live music to raise funds for 2026 projects such as wayfinding signage, business grant initiatives, or new public art for an improved downtown experience.

Sam Kraft

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2025 Pride in Downtown Batavia

Downtown Batavia hosts Pride weekend on June 27–28 with a Friday night fashion show followed by all-day pop-ups and perks at local shops.

Sam Kraft

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Jun 19, 2025

June 19 Newsletter: Coming soon — a scaled-back LaFox of Campton Hills housing development?

Plus the 75th Swedish Days is in full swing and a local writer is set to debut a new novel.

Sam Kraft

Local eventsLocal events

Jun 18, 2025

Your guide to Swedish Days 2025

Geneva’s Swedish Days festival is underway with late-night shopping, street closures, special bike parking, and family-friendly events continuing through Sunday, June 22.

Sam Kraft

Live musicLive music

Jun 18, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: June 19-22

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

Sam Kraft

Local newsLocal news

Jun 17, 2025

Geneva author tackles school censorship in new novel

Geneva author and educator Ellen Jo Ljung will soon debut her first novel, Caught in the Crossfire, a timely story inspired by real-life political pressures facing teachers.

Sam Kraft

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Jun 16, 2025

Upcoming senior events and memory care programs in the Fox Valley

Discover educational and recreational events for seniors; local dementia caregiver support groups; and and other resources for families affected by dementia or memory impairment.

Sam Kraft

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Jun 05, 2025

June 5 Newsletter: Early summer happenings in the Tri-Cities

Plus the St. Charles Farmers Market has a new home, nearby summer getaway ideas and transit turmoil in Illinois.

Sam Kraft

Live musicLive music

Jun 04, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: June 5-8

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

Sam Kraft

Local newsLocal news

Jun 03, 2025

Transit rescue stalls as local officials brace for potential cuts

Local leaders from Batavia, Geneva and across the suburbs had sounded the alarm over a proposed overhaul of the Chicago-area transit system.

Sam Kraft

Local eventsLocal events

Jun 03, 2025

June events in the Tri-Cities

From Geneva's famous Swedish Days festival to the Fox River Arts Ramble and plenty of summer-themed local happenings, there's no shortage of events in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles this June.

Sam Kraft

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