Batavia officials opt for proclamations over raising new cause-specific flags

Batavia aldermen rejected proposals to fly suicide prevention and cancer awareness flags but approved proclamations recognizing both causes instead.

August 18 Newsletter: Friday night lights approach for high school football in the Tri-Cities

Plus a possible river otter sighting in Kane County and the St. Charles Art Council's Plein Air event kicks off this week.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: August 18-21

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.

Tri-Cities Obituaries: August 18

August 14 Newsletter: Local history tours in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

Plus St. Charles officials shot down the IMEA power contract and Geneva Winery announces a major expansion in Elburn.

League of Women Voters to host immigration panel discussion

The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is co-sponsoring "Immigration and Due Process: Panel Discussion," which will feature legal and policy experts discussing U.S. immigration law, enforcement practices, and their impact on Illinois communities.

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: August 14-17

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.

St. Charles officials vote against early 20-year power contract

St. Charles’ Government Services Committee voted on August 11 against signing a 20-year power contract with IMEA, opting to explore other potential energy options before the current deal ends in 2035.

Geneva school board backs developer fee plan for Campton Hills project

Geneva District 304 approved a draft agreement requiring developer payments and student funding protections for a proposed 900-home Campton Hills project.