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Jul 21, 2026
Elburn — which was almost named after an Australian city in the 1880s and has seen its population grow 130% since 2000 — is striving to maintain its small-town charm. Here's a brief history and a current snapshot of the Tri-Cities' westerly neighbor.
Jul 20, 2026
National Night Out (the annual event connecting police with the community) returns on August 4 across the Tri-Cities, with Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Campton Hills and North Aurora all planning special events.
Newsletter
Plus the local impact of a new national housing law, a collaborative community mural, and Cocktails in the Park.
Real estate
Jul 19, 2026
Property sales in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities during the week of July 11-18, 2026. Information sourced from Blockshopper.com.
Obituaries
Obituaries from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and surrounding communities.
Live music
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.
Jul 18, 2026
Batavia's "Peace Out Batavia" mural is being painted one panel at a time, and there's still time to contribute to the piece before its September installation on the Peace Pedestrian Ramp.
Jul 17, 2026
The new national "ROAD to Housing" law does not include the local zoning mandates that made the Illinois BUILD Act controversial locally, but its full impact is yet to be determined. Here's how it might affect the Tri-Cities.
Jul 16, 2026
Batavia officials recommended a new grant program that would cover up to $25,000 of exterior upgrade costs for commercial and light-industrial properties near downtown but outside the TIF districts.
