Big Hearts of Fox Valley announces golf outing to support local families in need
Local nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley is hosting a charity golf outing at Prairie Landing on 8/21 to support the 339 St. Charles students currently experiencing homelessness and thousands more at risk.
A new Balkan bakery may be coming to downtown Geneva
Geneva officials are expected to vote on a grant that would help bring Astoria Bakery and Café, a Balkan and Eastern European sweets shop currently operating out of a ghost kitchen, to a vacant space on State Street downtown.
Batavia moves toward new video gaming restrictions
Batavia officials are considering new restrictions on video gaming (including limits on new licenses and potential distance requirements) after years of discussion over how gaming affects the city's downtown area.
Keslinger Road closing for new roundabout and county resurfacing begins the week of June 1
Keslinger Road closes June 1 near La Fox for a new roundabout the same week as Kane County's annual resurfacing program kicks off across eight local road segments.
Elburn's new Concert in the Park series is underway at Prairie Park, with shows on the third Friday of every month through August — and as a result, the village is considering a no-BYOB policy at public events.
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Plus a New York-style Italian deli is now open in Geneva, a senior home facility project advances in St. Charles, and officials discuss rising energy bills.
A New York-style deli just opened in downtown Geneva
A New York-style Italian deli from a Long Island native just opened at 17 N. Fourth St. in Geneva (just off of State Street), with a grand opening celebration set for Saturday, June 13.
Local education group honored for helping residents feel more connected to the Fox River
The Kane County Forest Preserve's Environmental Education Department is getting recognized for its work connecting residents to the Fox River ecosystem with the River Corridor Foundation's 2025 Golden Turtle Award.
