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Tri-Cities Live Music Events: March 17-20

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.

Tri-Cities Obituaries: March 17, 2025

Wine Down Wednesdays may be coming back to St. Charles

The St. Charles Business Alliance is looking to bring back a weekly event that was popular before the pandemic — this time at First Street Plaza.

March 10 Newsletter: Gearing up for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Plus a downtown Batavia building being considered for a new restaurant and ideas for local things to do during spring break.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: March 10-13

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.

Tri-Cities Obituaries: March 10

New Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide now available

Batavia MainStreet’s updated Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide features 35 local businesses — from restaurants to coffee shops and breweries — to help you decide where to dine and drink.

Batavia MainStreet announces 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shops

Check out which small businesses and entrepreneurs will be setting up shop at the popular downtown Batavia destination this year.

Eight products from Tri-Cities companies nominated for "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois"

Vote for your favorite locally made products in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s “March Madness” contest, where several Tri-Cities businesses will compete for a spot in the bracket — and ultimately the crown.

March 6 Newsletter: A month to celebrate the women of the Tri-Cities

Plus early voting set to begin in Kane County and a call for donations to support the Lazarus House shelter in St. Charles.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: March 6-9

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

Kane County eyes sales tax hike for public safety

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog recently made a presentation about a 0.75% retail sales tax increase that will appear on the April 1 ballot and would generate $51 million in revenue for public safety initiatives.