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Aug 27, 2026
From jazz weekend to Thriller on 38 and BatFest, the Tri-Cities' fall calendar is packed with festivals, football, and food — here's a roundup of exciting events worth planning around.
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Plus a measles exposure in Kane County, new technology rules for Batavia students, and a day dedicated to cleaning up the Fox River.
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Aug 26, 2026
Four local children rode brand-new adaptive bikes for the first time Sunday at Project Mobility's Long Table Dinner on the St. Charles riverfront, a special community fundraiser that brought together more than 120 supporters.
Live music
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Aug 25, 2026
BPS101 announced that it is disabling AI and limiting YouTube for its youngest students and considering changes to its tech policies for older students following public pressure from parents.
Check out these family-friendly, farm-focused events near Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles through October.
Health officials say human rabies exposure cases in Kane County hit a six-year high with 126 in 2025, evenly split among bats and pets as the primary sources of exposure.
Aug 24, 2026
Batavia MainStreet's new "Shop Local. Support Our Schools!" weekend event will connect more than 30 downtown businesses with six elementary school PTOs on Sept. 12-13, combining local shopping with school fundraising.
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles is bringing its annual Fox River cleanup event back for its eighth year on Sept. 19, hoping to top the 100+ volunteers who helped clear litter from the waterway last year.
