Kane County is advancing a plan to fix crash-prone Fabyan Parkway intersections
Kane County is advancing a plan to fix Fabyan Parkway's crash-prone crossings that would realign the Route 31 intersection, add turn lanes at Route 25, and widens the Fox River bridge to six lanes.
It's going to be a rough week of traffic closures and detours in Geneva
Geneva drivers face a rough week ahead, with an emergency South Street closure, a Dodson Street parking ban, and heavier construction at Routes 25 and 38 all landing the same Monday.
Sam Kraft
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An ideal Midwest getaway: Hickory Hills Campground
Hickory Hills Campground in Edgerton, Wisconsin is one of the top weekend camping trips within a couple of hours of the Tri-Cities, and Batavia-based Valor Carts has tips for making the most of your excursion with its brand-new T4 model.
Meet the honorees for Batavia's 2026 Hall of Honor Class
The Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence announced eight new Hall of Honor inductees, from a Grammy-nominated band director to the district's first Black teacher.
A day of downtown shopping to feed neighbors in need
The 5th annual Passport to Batavia event returns on July 25, sending shoppers on a self-guided tour of east-side stores and Boardwalk shops to raise money for local food assistance programs.
St. Charles takes first step toward TIF for Pulte's 105-home project
St. Charles officials recommended hiring a consultant to explore setting up a new TIF district to help fund a Pulte Homes project that would add 105 homes to a vacant 28-acre industrial site on the west side.
Village of Elburn's water system gets clean result in latest test
Elburn just finished its latest round of required PFAS testing with a clean result, and the village's 2025 water quality report is now live for residents to review.
Batavia United Way announced $130K in Community Impact Grants to support local initiatives
Batavia United Way awarded $130K in Community Impact Grants to local nonprofits for the 2026-2027 year, backing programs in health, youth, financial security, and community resiliency.
Asian food, smoothies, and saunas: new businesses open up shop in St. Charles
St. Charles has welcomed the newly opened Soksay Kitchen, Smoothie King, and Perspire Sauna Studio, giving residents new spots for Asian street food, smoothies, and infrared sauna sessions.
Anderson Humane rescues dogs from tornado emergency in Springfield
Anderson Humane made a nearly 7-hour round trip to Springfield this week, bringing back six dogs displaced when a tornado destroyed the Animal Protective League's shelter and clinic there.
New rules limit protests at Kane County's courthouses
Kane County's chief judge has restricted courthouse protests to specific zones after weeks of unrest tied to federal immigration arrests near the St. Charles complex.
Exploring the 30+ local sites on the National Register of Historic Places
From grain elevators and railroad depots to 100-year-old churches, schools, and family farmsteads, these historic sites trace the Tri-Cities area back to its earliest settlers.
July 2 Newsletter: Historic sites in the Tri-Cities
Plus Wahlburgers abruptly closes its St. Charles location, new laws just went into effect in July, and Batavia's Boo Boo Days festival is quickly approaching.
June 29 Newsletter: A detailed look at who lives in the Tri-Cities
Plus Moonlight Theatre is leaving its St. Charles location, a huge new casino complex opened in Aurora, and a conversation with a long-time Batavia rabble rouser.
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.
