Batavia adopts long-term plan for South River Street corridor
Batavia officials approved the South River Street Corridor Plan, establishing a long-term framework for redevelopment of the area while maintaining protections for existing businesses and future public input.
Here's where to skate this winter in the Tri-Cities
Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles offer free outdoor ice skating when cold-weather conditions allow, with residents encouraged to check daily rink status updates before heading out.
More Kane County homeowners are going solar — and saving money doing it
According to officials, Kane County's "Switch Together" group-buy solar program has helped local homeowners save about $450,000 so far, with 84 installations completed and more underway.
St. Charles North senior earns statewide volleyball honor
St. Charles North senior Haley Burgdorf was named the 2025–26 Gatorade Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year after a standout season on the court, strong academics, and local community service.
The Graceful Ordinary team bringing two new concepts to downtown St. Charles
O&D Hospitality plans to open a members-only cigar lounge and a raw bar with live jazz in downtown St. Charles, while construction is now underway on their Vicolo café concept in Aurora.
