Local artist Carly Palmer explores life through layers of art
Batavia-based artist and teacher Carly Palmer blends collage, painting, and writing to explore creativity, curiosity, and self-discovery while inspiring others through her workshops at Water Street Studios.
St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Geneva brings Christmas season to life
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva will celebrate the season with Carols in the Chapel on Friday, December 5, and a live performance of A Christmas Carol on Saturday, December 6.
Coyote incidents prompt Batavia officials to discuss potential actions
A Batavia resident urged officials to take action after a series of increasingly bold coyote encounters along Mahoney Creek raised safety concerns for families and pets.
Batavia and St. Charles see wave of big commercial real estate deals
Large-scale commercial deals in Batavia and St. Charles — including the acquisition of Emagine Entertainment and the sale of a Trader Joe's strip mall — highlight ongoing investment in the Tri-Cities market.
St. Charles School District announces honorees for annual alumni recognition
District 303 has announced four graduates as the Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025, honoring their achievements in medicine, business, entrepreneurship, and space aeronautics with a public ceremony on November 13.
Batavia leaders discuss ways to tackle housing affordability issues
Batavia officials held a wide-ranging discussion about housing affordability, exploring options like ADUs, duplex conversions, and zoning changes while acknowledging concerns about property values, staffing, and rental oversight.
Local advocacy groups and churches hold "Unity in the Community" food drives
We Can Lead Change Fox Valley helped organize food and supply drives at various locations that will collect donations on Saturday, November 15, to support local pantries facing rising demand after SNAP benefit cuts.
