Batavia Boardwalk Shops open for seventh season on May 8
Downtown Batavia's Boardwalk Shops return on May 8 for their latest season of local vendors, handcrafted goods, and weekly "Downtown Dollar" raffle prizes at the corner of Wilson and River streets.
Pulte Homes pitches 105-home development on vacant factory site west of downtown St. Charles
The homebuilder presented a concept plan for 105 homes on a vacant 27-acre industrial site west of downtown St. Charles that would feature homes starting above $500K — but several sticking points would need to be worked out with the city first.
The Graceful Ordinary's burger collab series returns with a James Beard finalist
The Graceful Ordinary's popular Big City Burger Collab returns May 7–15 with a limited-run "Vistro Burger" from James Beard finalist Chef Paul Virant that's decked out with pimento cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, and pickled asparagus.
Proposal would fund Elburn-to-DeKalb Metra extension
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has proposed $1.2 million in federal funding to help advance a Metra rail extension from Elburn to DeKalb, building on a planning study that's already underway.
Garfield Farm Museum to honor local land preservation efforts at annual awards dinner
Garfield Farm Museum's 35th Annual Awards Dinner on May 8 in Campton Hills will honor families and leaders who helped preserve open space and local history across the Fox Valley area.
Art, butterflies, and a Viking ship: Inside the Geneva Library's sculpture collection
The Geneva Public Library has quietly built one of the area's most interesting public art collections that includes unique literary sculptures, Scandinavia artifacts, and unique pieces that bring the community together.
Plus St. Charles neighbors unite against a proposed housing development, a popular downtown Batavia restaurant is closing, and Fermilab welcomes its first baby bison of the season.
Pal Joey's announces that it's closing its riverfront Batavia restaurant
The owner of Pal Joey's announced that it will close its Batavia riverfront location, citing "dramatic changes" in a heartfelt social media post that drew dozens of supportive comments, well wishes, and shared memories.
