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Aug 10, 2026
Tri-Cities Canstruction just opened team registration for its first-ever canned food sculpture competition, which will be held at Waubonsee Community College in February 2027 and result in thousands of cans donated to local food pantries.
The Norris Cultural Arts Center's 2026-27 season celebrates the Baker Community Center's centennial with a lineup of 1920s-themed concerts in downtown St. Charles.
Newsletter
Jul 30, 2026
Plus an update on a new Batavia police station, a potential data center moratorium in Kane County, and and an uptick in local Lyme disease cases.
Jul 29, 2026
Kane County reported 42 Lyme disease cases in 2025 (double 2024's count) and health officials say new tick species are moving in from the south, which is contributing to an unusually active tick season.
Weekdays are typically when you find the best local happy hour deals — and if you know where to look, Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles have plenty of solid options waiting for you.
Local events
This roundup covers community events happening during the weekend of July 31 through the first two weeks of August 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the summer.
Public art
The St. Charles Public Library's art collection features a century's worth of unique pieces, including bronze sculptures, decades-old lithographs, and an outdoor mural you can help fund with a name plate.
Live music
Jul 28, 2026
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Kane County officials are weighing a potential temporary freeze on data center construction in unincorporated areas to allow time for studying environmental impacts and drafting new regulations for the industry.
