Officials advance solar project near Route 25 in St. Charles Township
Kane County officials approved a community solar project on the capped Tri-County Landfill site near Route 25, but construction will depend on finalizing an agreement that spells out responsibility for protecting the landfill cap before permits are issued.
Kane County candidate forums to be held in Batavia
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums in Batavia in early February, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates in several contested races ahead of the March 17 primary.
Random Acts of Kindness Week returns to St. Charles in February
Local nonprofit Random Acts Matter will host its ninth Random Acts of Kindness Week from February 16–22, inviting Tri-Cities residents to take part in simple, community-wide acts of giving.
January 26 Newsletter: The Tri-Cities emerge from a very cold weekend
Plus a proclamation from St. Charles officials on federal immigration enforcement activity and national recognition for a local Underground Railroad site.
Geneva officials approve new daycare near busy intersection
Geneva officials unanimously approved a new daycare to be constructed near Delnor Hospital, prompting two nearby residents to raise concerns about traffic safety at the busy Randall–Keslinger intersection.
Forest Preserve District expands Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve by 45 acres
Kane County Forest Preserve officials expanded Meissner-Corron Forest Preserve by 45 acres, adding a key parcel in St. Charles that strengthens habitat protection and sets the stage for future prairie restoration.
January 22 Newsletter: How Riverbank Laboratories in Geneva played a key role in our nation's history
Plus a long-term plan for Batavia's South River Street Corridor, how bison were brought back to a Kane County preserve, and ice skating options in the Tri-Cities.
