New St. Charles Lou Malnati’s set to open later this month
Lou Malnati’s will open its 70th restaurant on Oct. 27 at Fox Haven Square in St. Charles, complete with a full bar, private dining room, and local décor sourced from the St. Charles History Museum.
Starbird chicken chain opens its first Midwest spot in St. Charles on Monday
West Coast chicken tender chain Starbird will make its Midwest debut on Randall Road in St. Charles on Monday when it holds a grand opening celebration — including a friendly local competition.
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Ed Bessner to step away from St. Charles City Council when term ends
Longtime St. Charles Alderman Ed Bessner won’t run for reelection after 20 years representing the Fifth Ward, a tenure highlighted by the recent First Street Plaza project and several community initiatives.
A St. Charles insurance office with a sweet backstory
The local roots run deep for Olech Farmers Insurance in St. Charles, an agency that has served the Fox Valley for more than half a century and operates out of the old Colonial Dairies building.
St. Charles recognized for building a bike-friendly community
The St. Charles Park District and the City of St. Charles won a statewide award for their decades-long partnership and ongoing efforts to make the city easier and safer to get around by bike.
Batavia Chamber announces bigger scholarships for graduating seniors
The Batavia Chamber increased the amount its four Inspire Scholarships to $1,500 each, and applications are now open for Batavia seniors across four career categories.
La Fox manufacturer aims build Illinois’ largest commercial battery storage system
La Fox-based Richardson Electronics is ramping up production of large batteries that store power for the grid and plans to build what it says will be the state’s largest commercial battery storage system.
Six townhomes proposed for vacant lot in downtown Geneva
A developer has proposed six townhomes for a vacant lot on North Fifth Street near Marberry Cleaners in downtown Geneva, but the plan would require zoning changes and still needs city review.
First park designs for former St. Charles police station site to be unveiled
St. Charles officials will weigh in Monday on three early park designs for the former riverfront police station site, including which amenities to keep and how much of the old building should stay.
Rosati’s Pizza moves its national headquarters to Geneva
Rosati’s Pizza has moved its national headquarters to Geneva as the family-owned Chicago-area pizza chain is on track for its biggest growth year in history.
Lead cleanup for St. Charles railroad bridge moves into next phase
After being cited by the IEPA in May, Union Pacific is cleaning up peeling lead paint from its railroad bridge near Route 31 in St. Charles, with a full repainting of the bridge expected next spring.
With a third of local households struggling to afford the basics, Batavia United Way is helping fill the gap
According to a new report from Batavia United Way, about a third of Batavia households are working yet struggle to make ends meet — here's how the local nonprofit is helping through grant funding and community programs.
