The Geneva Chamber of Commerce honored local leaders, businesses, and organizations at its 2025 Annual Dinner, highlighting Martha Sanchez of State Street Jewelers as this year’s Wood Award recipient.
CHIP IN Batavia rallies locals to ‘adopt a bag’ and fill Thanksgiving baskets
Chip In Batavia and Holzl Homes are leading two community drives this holiday season to provide Thanksgiving meals and essential supplies for local families in need.
Furnish Forward turns empty spaces into homes for local families in need
Founded in Batavia by longtime residents Tim and Sharon Sullivan, Furnish Forward serves much of Kane County to help individuals and families emerging from homelessness furnish their new homes.
Batavia honors memory of Brice Worley with tribute and new foundation
Batavia officials honored the late Batavia High School graduate Brice Worley with a city proclamation and the launch of a new scholarship foundation in his name.
St. Charles officials approve preliminary estimate of 3.99% increase in property tax levy
St. Charles officials approved a preliminary 3.99% property-tax levy increase to fund pensions and essential services, with final adoption set for December 1.
Geneva race walker honored for world championship gold
Geneva officials honored local athlete Ben Bluemond for winning gold at the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships and proclaimed this week “Ben Bluemond Week” in his honor
Residents invited to weigh in on Batavia’s long-term energy plan
The Tri-Cities Clean Energy group is hosting a November 13 community meeting as part of its Bright Future Batavia campaign to help residents understand and comment on the city’s new long-term energy plan before it’s finalized in 2026.
