Saved by Campton Hills boy, orphaned mink returned to the wild
After a Campton Hills boy found an orphaned mink kit on his driveway, his family got the animal to Anderson Human, where it was successfully rehabbed and ultimately released into a local wetland last week.
This roundup covers community events happening during the week of September 14-20, 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the fall.
The Tri-Cities remember 9/11 with ceremonies and tributes
Fire and police departments across the Tri-Cities held ceremonies on Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, including remarks from leaders and special tributes.
At new "Dancing with the Local Stars" event, local kids are the true winners
A group of Fox Valley community leaders will trade their day jobs for the dance floor on Oct. 7 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, competing in a special fundraiser for CASA Kane County.
Batavia school district about halfway through facility improvement projects
Batavia schools recently finished nearly $27 million in safety and building upgrades, but the district says another $30 million-plus in repairs and improvements are still needed in the years ahead.
Vacant downtown St. Charles lot gets recommendation for new 12-unit apartment building
St. Charles officials recommended approval of a redevelopment agreement for a 12-unit apartment building to go up on a prominent downtown lot that's been sitting empty for 20 years.
Batavia Chamber to honor longtime volunteer Ellen Huxtable this month
The Batavia Chamber will present this year's top volunteer honor to ambassador Ellen Huxtable at the annual "Chamber Cheers" fall celebration on Sept. 28.
Inspire, empower, teach: Share your yoga passion with others
Power Moves Yoga's fall 200-Hour Teacher Training kicks off on October 11, providing locals with all the tools and training they need to become a powerful teacher as yoga's popularity continues to surge.
Upcoming community events in the Tri-Cities — September 2026
This roundup covers community events happening during the weekend of September 11-13, 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the fall.
Two downtown Batavia buildings cleared for demolition
Batavia officials approved the demolition of two downtown buildings this week — the old Hubbard's furniture store on N. Batavia Ave. and a structure on Webster St. that the city originally bought for a food pantry that fell through.
Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move up State Street
Geneva's Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move into the State Street space previously occupied by Firewater BBQ in January and rebrand as Up North Wine & Whiskey Lounge.
Voter registration efforts are ramping up in Kane County this month
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has organized two voter registration events and a free Election Expo this month to coincide with National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day.
From a downtown game shop to community clubs and ongoing programs at local libraries, there are plenty of ways to find a mahjong game in the Tri-Cities regardless of your skill level.
Campton Hills officials address unauthorized ticketed house parties
Campton Hills police said a series of disruptive house parties near Route 47 this summer has grown into an illegal event operation with admission fees and unlicensed food and alcohol sales.
Tri-Cities Property Sales: August 29 - September 5, 2026
Property sales in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities during the week of August 29 - September 5, 2026. Information sourced from Blockshopper.com.
There are more towns called Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles than you think
It turns out that Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles aren't just our towns — U.S. Census data shows more than 25 other namesakes nationwide, plus there's a surprising connection to Jakarta, Indonesia.
