Why Geneva's Uncharted is about to be your new favorite store
Uncharted in Geneva's Randall Square brings brands like NeeDoh, Kendra Scott, Bogg Bag, and Vineyard Vines under one roof, along with a constantly rotating mix of gifts, home décor, accessories, and even ear piercing.
Kane County sheriff pulling Flock cameras from Mill Creek after residents push back
The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced that it will remove Flock license plate-reading cameras from the Mill Creek subdivision after a neighborhood group asked for them to go.
Batavia approves new limits on video gaming licenses
Batavia approved a new limit of 14 video gaming licenses across the city, set new location rules for establishments with gaming, and banned gaming cafés completely.
Proposed Geneva project would bring 21 homes to Keslinger Road property
A local planning firm wants Geneva to annex a six-acre Keslinger Road property and rezone it for development into a subdivision of 21 single-family homes.
Tri-Cities Property Sales: September 26 - October 3, 2026
Property sales in the Tri-Cities and surrounding communities during the week of September 26 - October 3, 2026. Information sourced from Blockshopper.com.
Step inside Geneva’s hidden village of Swedish cottages
Most locals have only glimpsed them from the bike path, but a nearly century-old community of tiny Swedish cottages on Geneva's east side has an interesting history — and will soon open its gates to the public.
Kane County Cougars switching to National Association of Professional Baseball
The Kane County Cougars are leaving the American Association to join the National Association of Professional Baseball starting in 2027, but the team says the game day experience won't change.
Proposed plan to replace Geneva's former Red Lobster includes Shake Shack
Proposed plans for a new building on the vacant former Red Lobster site at the Geneva Commons show Shake Shack and CAVA as tenants. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission will review the plans Thursday.
Interested in opening a Batavia Boardwalk Shop? Applications for 2027 now open
Applications for the 2027 class of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops are now open, offering a nice opportunity for aspiring local entrepreneurs and established small business owners to take over a space in one of the popular downtown storefronts.
St. Charles is planning repairs on two bridges, including patching and sidewalk improvements for the downtown Illinois Street Bridge and a long-term fix planned for the rusting Red Gate bridge railings in summer 2027.
St. Charles' 1866 Haines house gearing up to open as gathering space
As a historic 1866 home on Main Street in St. Charles prepares to open as a gathering space later this year, its owners are also focused on supporting local nonprofits and addiction support groups.
2026 Vintage Shop Hop returns to Tri-Cities area this weekend
The semi-annual Vintage Shop Hop returns October 2-3, with vintage and antique shops across the Tri-Cities participating in the two-day road-trip shopping event.
Batavia officials to again consider gaming limits this week
Batavia officials will discuss implementing a hard limit on video gaming licenses this week, plus new rules on how close gaming locations can be to schools, places of worship, and possibly parks.
Netflix is filming a movie in downtown St. Charles
Netflix will bring about 80 crew vehicles to Town House Books in downtown St. Charles on Tuesday (9/29) to film a movie, which is reportedly a rom-com based on a popular novel.
