Blue Envelope initiative in St. Charles to support drivers with autism
St. Charles officials introduced the Blue Envelope Program, a new resource that helps officers and autistic drivers communicate more calmly and clearly during traffic stops.
St. Charles looks to formally reactivate its Senior Services Commission
St. Charles officials supported reinstating the city’s long-inactive Senior Services Commission to better support a growing senior population and improve coordination of existing programs.
Holiday lights adventures near the Tri-Cities in 2025
A roundup of the region’s biggest and most popular holiday lights displays highlights a variety of festive spots worth the short drive from the Tri-Cities this season.
The 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year is Linda Schielke
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has named longtime community leader Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year and selected the Batavia Woman’s Club as this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree.
North Pole pop-up brings cozy holiday fun to downtown Batavia
Downtown Batavia is getting its own little slice of the North Pole this December as Zen Loft Collective transforms into a festive holiday pop-up with a mini market, twinkling lights, creative photo ops, live music, treats, and more.
How Cathy Borders builds community through storytelling
Local author and entrepreneur leads a wide range of creative work that supports local authors, strengthens the Fox Valley writing community, and fuels her own evolving projects.
