St. Charles considering rules for e-bikes and scooters
St. Charles officials are preparing to vote on local rules for e-bikes and scooters that would allow police to issue city citations and set fines for violations.
Batavia church seeks approval to tear down Water Street building
Batavia United Methodist Church is seeking approval to demolish a vacant Water Street building, with plans to temporarily restore the site to grass and possibly use it for parking in the future.
Geneva High School theatre season kicks off with fall shows and an exciting fundraiser
As Geneva High School’s theatre season opens October 2 with a variety of student performances, the Theatre Boosters are selling gift checkbooks worth $250 to fundraise for the program while giving supporters discounts at local businesses.
September 18 Newsletter: Why St. Charles is known as the "Pickle Capital of the World"
Plus a high-end townhome project gets approved in St. Charles, Geneva approves grants for new retail and a special event, and several local businesses celebrate grand openings.
St. Charles to move forward with River 504 townhome project
St. Charles officials narrowly approved the River 504 townhomes project in a 5–4 vote (with conditions) after debate over the preservation of mature trees along Prairie Street.
Geneva approves grants for downtown retail and new arts event
The Geneva City Council approved two grants to support a new downtown retail space and to help launch an arts-focused event called the Artist Sunday Road Rally.
Batavia Chamber to honor Richard Clark of "Area Code: Batavia" with Dallesasse Award
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Richard Clark — founder of Area Code Audio and host of Area Code: Batavia — with the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award at the Chamber Cheers event on October 2.
Majestic Highlands Homestead, a farm in Batavia that will offer meet ‘n greets and photo sessions with their cows Maggie and Mabel, will celebrate its opening with a September 25 ribbon cutting.
