New pizza-inspired burger at The Graceful Ordinary isn't your typical menu item

The Graceful Ordinary is partnering with Chicago chef Bill Kim to serve a limited-time “Pizza Burger” as part of its returning Big City Burger Collab series in St. Charles.

October 2 Newsletter: A historic Tri-Cities hotel and its ghostly legend

Plus a brazen jewelry store robbery in Batavia, a vintage shop hop, and a new nature refuge in St. Charles.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: October 2-5

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

Batavia officials back police camera upgrade with AI features

Batavia officials advanced a five-year, $765K Axon camera contract that adds AI transcription, translation, and tracking tools to modernize police technology and improve efficiency.

Community donation drive set for October 11

We Can Lead Change and Indivisible Fox Valley Rising are partnering to collect pantry staples, toiletries, and household essentials at several Tri-Cities area drop-off locations for local folks facing challenges.

Vintage Shop Hop returns to Tri-Cities area this weekend

The semi-annual Vintage Shop Hop returns October 3–4, with vintage and antique shops across the Tri-Cities joining a two-day road-trip shopping event.

September 29 Newsletter: Millions of birds are flying over Kane County these days

Plus a beloved local Mexican restaurant closes, jail populations on the rise, and community art events planned for October.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: September 29 - October 2

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

Tri-Cities Obituaries: September 29