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Geneva Chamber highlighting East State Street businesses during construction

Local news

Apr 2, 2026

Geneva Chamber highlighting East State Street businesses during construction

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is launching a social media campaign to remind shoppers and diners that East State Street businesses are still open during the ongoing reconstruction project.

Sam Kraft

The kiln whisperer: Matt Brej opens up about pottery, patience, and teaching in St. Charles

Artist profile

Apr 2, 2026

The kiln whisperer: Matt Brej opens up about pottery, patience, and teaching in St. Charles

Matt Brej stumbled into a ceramics class at Elgin Community College two decades ago, which launched a dynamic career as a potter, teacher, and studio manager at Fine Line Creative Arts Center in St. Charles.

Ellen Jo Ljung

Newsletter

Apr 2, 2026

April 2 Newsletter: Introducing the Tri-Cities Dinner Club

Plus a housing debate in Batavia, a historic building to be revived in downtown St. Charles, and native plant sales coming up.

Sam Kraft

Live music

Apr 1, 2026

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: April 2-5, 2026

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

Sam Kraft

New class inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame

Local news

Apr 1, 2026

New class inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame

The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame inducted seven new artists — spanning classical music, folk, theater, journalism, and progressive rock — at its 25th anniversary banquet at Eagle Brook Country Club.

Sam Kraft

Batavia officials continue to debate complexities of consequential state housing bill

Local news

Apr 1, 2026

Batavia officials continue to debate complexities of consequential state housing bill

Batavia Committee of the Whole took a deep look at the state's BUILD Act housing bill, with officials finding positive opportunities in parts of the proposal even as they raised concerns about local control, parking, and infrastructure.

Sam Kraft

Riverlands Brewing celebrates 7 years of bringing the community together through beer

Local business

Apr 1, 2026

Riverlands Brewing celebrates 7 years of bringing the community together through beer

The St. Charles brewery just celebrated its seventh anniversary, and co-founder Steve Marck reflects on how a Fourth of July barbecue, a decade of homebrewing, and a commitment to transparency turned Riverlands into a Tri-Cities institution.

Sam Kraft

St. Charles water meters going wireless — no more home visits for readings

Local news

Mar 31, 2026

St. Charles water meters going wireless — no more home visits for readings

St. Charles is replacing aging water meters with wireless versions that allow remote readings and real-time leak detection so that home visits will no longer be required.

Sam Kraft

Choose your own adventure at Zen Loft Collective this April

Local events

Mar 30, 2026

Choose your own adventure at Zen Loft Collective this April

Zen Loft Collective has seven exciting, family-friendly events on the books this April — from puppy yoga and a sound bath to a puzzle throwdown and a family music night.

Sam Kraft

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Geneva Chamber highlighting East State Street businesses during construction

The kiln whisperer: Matt Brej opens up about pottery, patience, and teaching in St. Charles

April 2 Newsletter: Introducing the Tri-Cities Dinner Club

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: April 2-5, 2026

New class inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame

Batavia officials continue to debate complexities of consequential state housing bill

Riverlands Brewing celebrates 7 years of bringing the community together through beer

St. Charles water meters going wireless — no more home visits for readings

Choose your own adventure at Zen Loft Collective this April

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