Batavia approves 2026 budget, tax levy with focus on public safety and infrastructure
Batavia approved its 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy, raising the city property tax by about 13% and adding a new home-rule sales tax to fund public safety, infrastructure, and long-term community needs.
Geneva begins exploring possible riverfront event venue
Geneva officials began exploring a proposed riverfront event venue at 28 North Bennett Street, approving an early planning step while leaving funding, design, and parking questions up for future discussion.
Proposal for a new daycare facility near Delnor moves forward in Geneva
Geneva’s Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal for a new daycare at 501 Lark Street, including zoning variations and parking considerations, before advancing it to City Council for final consideration.
December 15 Newsletter: A new restaurant could be headed to downtown Batavia
Plus a St. Charles housing project hits the pause button and county officials continue to discuss potentially redeveloping an east-side Geneva property into a solar field.
Batavia sculptor and former city administrator Bill McGrath continues to grow his craft during “refinement” (don’t call it retirement), creating original metal artwork and serving on the board of Water Street Studios.
Primrose Farm in St. Charles rolls out a full slate of winter activities
The free living history farm on St. Charles' west side is offering a wide range of winter programs for kids, families, and homeschoolers, from story time to camps and creative workshops.
