Two St. Charles standouts honored with Spirit of St. Charles awards
St. Charles officials honored two community members with Spirit of St. Charles awards Monday night — Mark Weiss (of Comic Books for Kids) and Dawn Phillips (of Brown Butter Baked Goods & Café).
St. Charles approves four-year utility rate overhaul to fund lead pipe mandate
The St. Charles City Council voted to restructure water, sewer, and electric rates over four years — with significant water and sewer increases funding a state-mandated lead pipe replacement program affecting 3,400 customers (partially offset by a 5% electric rate cut).
Geneva officials to review 13-unit residential proposal for East State Street
Geneva officials will review a proposal to build 13 new residential units with live/work spaces at 223 E State Street, transforming a corner lot at Garfield Street currently home to a single commercial building.
A tea shop that makes its own pottery is opening in downtown Geneva
Steep N' Clay, a family-owned tea shop and working pottery studio from Elgin, opens its second location in downtown Geneva on April 18 with tea samples flowing all day.
Geneva's Swedish Days Grand Parade is sitting out 2026 — the Chamber is using the break to reimagine the event and plans to replace it with family-friendly downtown activities on parade Sunday.
April 6 Newsletter: Tulip festivals near the Tri-Cities area
Plus Tri-Cities is in the midst of an e-bike boom, a very rare gown goes on display in Geneva, and two local institutions celebrating major milestones.
Geneva's Fabyan Villa Museum is now home to one of only six Doeuillet gowns in the world
A newly restored couture gown designed by the man credited with inventing the cocktail dress goes on display this month at Geneva's Fabyan Villa Museum — one of only six museums in the world with a Doeuillet garment.
