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Tri-Cities Central is a free local publication for Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, North Aurora, Elburn, and Campton Hills.
It's your hub for local news, events, and community info, all in a five-minute read. More than 13,700 neighbors read the newsletter every Monday and Thursday morning.

Tri-Cities Central started from a simple frustration: there was no single, reliable source for community news and events in the Tri-Cities. You shouldn't have to check dozens of websites, scroll your social feeds, and pay for multiple publications just to know what's going on in your town.
That's why we're here.
● Timely topic: A closer look at something affecting the community right now.
● Key headlines: Community happenings and local business news you should know about.
● Events roundup: A curated list of the week's live music, community events, and more.
● No sensationalism or filler: Just what's interesting, useful, and hopefully a little entertaining.

Independent and locally owned
Tri-Cities Central was founded by Geneva resident Sam Kraft, who serves as publisher and editor. Every issue is written, edited, and proofread by people who live here and care about getting it right.
Tri-Cities Central is independent and locally owned. The newsletter stays free thanks to local businesses that sponsor it. Sponsored content is always clearly labeled, and sponsors never influence our coverage. Read more about how we work in our Ethics Policy.
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