Geneva may join regional group to monitor a proposed railroad merger
Geneva is considering joining a regional alliance to monitor a proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern railroad merger that could affect communities along the UP-West rail line.
New Mexican restaurant eyes spring opening in downtown St. Charles
A new Mexican restaurant called Gallo Santo is hoping to open this spring in downtown St. Charles after officials review a liquor license request for the Main Street location.
Batavia officials back new upscale restaurant with $150K downtown grant
Batavia's Committee of the Whole advanced a $150,000 redevelopment grant to help transform the former Thorabella’s space on East Wilson Street downtown into a new upscale restaurant.
Tickets are on sale for Batavia’s first Step into Spring wine walk
Batavia MainStreet has opened ticket sales for its inaugural Step into Spring: Wine Walk, set for March 21 in downtown Batavia with wine tastings at 14 local businesses.
Anderson Humane invites the community to share stories as it marks 60 years of compassion
Anderson Humane is marking its 60th anniversary by launching a “60 Stories in 60 Days” campaign that invites community members to share personal stories about the people and animals whose lives the organization has touched.
Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a Batavia extravaganza
Batavia United Way is hosting a series of Dolly Parton–themed events through Saturday (1/24) to celebrate her 80th birthday while raising money for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
January 15 Newsletter: Geneva Restaurant Week returns this weekend
Plus a narrow vote saves the historic Geneva blacksmith shop (for now), a preservation plan emerges for the Barry House in St. Charles, and a new pedestrian bridge across the Fox River.
St. Charles parents renew calls for action amid safety concerns at local school
Parents of students at Fox Ridge Elementary pressed the St. Charles School Board over ongoing safety and communication concerns, describing serious incidents and urging faster, clearer action from district leadership.
