Batavia officials to consider demolition of former Hubbard's building
Batavia officials will review a request to tear down the former Hubbard's building in downtown Batavia, which has been vacant since 2019 after more than a century as a fixture of the downtown corridor.
St. Charles committee declines to advance Pheasant Run redevelopment plan
St. Charles officials did not approve the latest version of the Shops at Pheasant Run redevelopment proposal this week, leaving the 33-acre east side project stalled with an uncertain future.
Several City Council seats open as St. Charles makes nomination packets available
Nomination packets for St. Charles' April 2027 election, which includes five open aldermanic seats and the city clerk's office, will become available starting August 21.
Despite process hiccup, Batavia now has a girls flag football team
Batavia's school board approved a new girls flag football team, but acknowledged that the season had already started before officials had formally signed off on the team.
Public forum event to address data center boom's impact on Kane County
As more local communities grapple with how to regulate data centers, a public forum in Elgin on August 31 will break down what these facilities mean for Kane County residents' electric bills, water use, and neighborhoods.
Progress report: St. Charles’ Fox Haven Square continues to take shape
Fox Haven Square has quickly transitioned from construction site to new business openings (including a salon and fitness studio this summer), with Lou Malnati's and Rosebud Steakhouse coming soon and a massive entertainment venue still on deck.
Lou Malnati's begins construction on new St. Charles restaurant
Construction has started on a new Lou Malnati's in St. Charles, which will be a full-service restaurant with seating for 200+ indoors plus more on the patio — it's expected to open near Fox Haven Square this fall.
