Your local guide to Giving Tuesday in the Tri-Cities
A local Giving Tuesday guide and Anderson Humane fundraiser, highlighting dozens of Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles organizations locals can support this holiday season.
New commercial concept plans for Pheasant Run to be reviewed
St. Charles officials will review an early concept plan to redevelop the former Pheasant Run site into a 15-lot commercial center with retail, restaurants, and service uses — and the public can attend meetings to offer input.
Tri-Cities shops line up festive events for Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday brings seasonal cheer to Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles with meet-and-greets, hot cocoa, spin-to-win discounts, and special deals at several local shops.
Community members urge Batavia school board to adopt immigration enforcement policy
Batavia school officials heard strong community pressure to adopt a local policy limiting immigration enforcement on school grounds to help students feel safer.
Kane County committee lays out tighter rules for short-term rentals
Kane County officials are discussing a new short-term rental ordinance with limits on guest counts and rental frequency, mandatory neighbor notification, and tougher enforcement for unincorporated areas.
A new “escape” is coming to St. Charles — and it’s called Playa
The Aréchiga Restaurant Group is opening Playa, a new coastal-inspired lounge and restaurant in St. Charles, designed as a flexible “escape close to home” with live entertainment, immersive design, and a creative Mexican vibe.
Five & Hoek Coffee is turning its popular summer pop-up at 416 W. State Street in Geneva into a permanent coffee shop with specialty drinks and a Bien Trucha food partnership.
November 24 Newsletter: It's "Holiday Homecoming" weekend in St. Charles
Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia.
