Back on July 18 I shared a resource featuring a comprehensive list of farmers markets and roadside stands in Kane County.

A discerning reader this week pointed out that the document contained a few errors, then confirmed with the Kane County Farm Bureau that the resource was indeed outdated.

Fortunately, up-to-date and accurate resources do exist. Thought you might like to check them out:

Bounty of Kane: A directory of 37 consumer-facing farms in Kane County plus a comprehensive list of local farmers markets — with a map and contact information for all of them.

Kane County Health Department: This resource features interactive maps to help folks find local farmers markets, pumpkin and harvest locations, nurseries and greenhouses, orchards, CSA programs and more.

On a related note: During a conversation with neighbors this weekend it struck me that people around here tend to have strong opinions on corn — where they get it, who grows the best, etc. (I know my parents are partial to Wiltse’s in Maple Park).

So, my question for you: Where’s the best place near the Tri-Cities to buy quality corn on the cob?

Stay tuned for a recap of responses on Thursday.

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☑️ River rescue: A St. Charles man jumped into the Fox River near the Batavia dam last week to save his dog. First responders pulled both of them out safely using ropes.

☑️ Sequel in STC: City officials have provided the first step of approvals for a local filmmaker who is hoping to shoot the sequel to ‘Munger Road’ in St. Charles this fall.

☑️ Power outlook: UIC graduate students conducted a study on the aging infrastructure and other elements of Batavia’s electrical utility, identifying projects and insights that could help the city with modernization.

☑️ RTA plans: Kane County public transit agencies face a potential $730 million budget deficit by 2026, which could lead to major service cuts and fare increases if not addressed.

☑️ Education laws: Suburban Illinois lawmakers are calling for stronger homeschool regulations after an investigation found that some parents were isolating or mistreating children.

☑️ Funding advantage: As the election approaches, Democrats in local suburban congressional races have amassed much larger war chests than their Republican challengers.

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☑️ Venue switch-up: With Island Park flooding off and on this summer, organizers have chosen a new location for Geneva’s Shakespeare in the Park play.

🔒 At-risk organization: The nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley serves local families and children in need — but without more funding, it may need to cut back its programs amid increased demand.

☑️ Added safety: STC City Council approved an amendment requiring residents who add a pool to their property to install fences around the pool’s perimeter.

☑️ Back online: Geneva Public Works provided a recap of the recent storm-induced power outages by neighborhood including dates, reasons for outage and number of residents affected.

☑️ More than capable: The Batavia Fire Department achieved an ISO Class 1 rating — placing it among the top 500 in the U.S.

🔒 Dedicated volunteers: The Daily Herald sheds light on the impressive, under-the-radar work the Geneva Beautification Committee does to cultivate the city’s vibrant urban landscape.

We checked out Art History Brewing’s Pilsner Fest on Friday, where Jake Mack was performing — damn he’s good. Also had a great time seeing Radiator at Grainology on Saturday evening.

Here’s this week’s live music lineup for the Tri-Cities featuring Geneva’s final Concert in the Park on Wednesday.

☑️️ New winery in works: A local beekeeper and farmer plans to transform two acres of a property in unincorporated Kane County just west of Geneva into a vineyard and winery.

☑️️ Area Code Batavia: This week’s episode delves into the inspiring story of Bridget Johnson and Thomas Freeman, owners of Red Hive Market in downtown Batavia.

☑️️ Artwork on display: The City of St. Charles is showcasing in its Municipal Building the unique colored-pencil work of local artist Andria Burchett, who owns Beech Tree Studio in Geneva.

☑️️ New location celebration: The Batavia Chamber held a ribbon cutting for SciTech’s new offices and classrooms on McKee Street. See photos from the event.

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✳️ Trivia Under the Stars | Tues 7/30, 6:30-8:30PM | Preservation, Geneva | Gather friends, play solo or bring the kids and let them run around in the fenced-in patio. Mix in some Atlas Chicken, too!

☑️ IPASS on Demand | Wed 7/31, 10AM-2PM | DeWitte-Ugaste Office, STC | Exchange your plastic IPASS transponder for the new sticker being phased in by the IL Tollway.

🎟️ Spring Awakening | Thurs 8/1 thru Sun 8/11 | Steel Beam Theatre, STC | An unforgettable performance with “the score of the decade” by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater.

☑️ Movie in the Park: Hook | Thurs 8/1, 8:30PM | Moore Park, Geneva | A free movie experience out in the fresh evening air.

🎟️ Lilly Pulitzer | Fri 8/16, 9AM | The Little Traveler, Geneva | Historian Leslie Goddard takes you back to 1969 with an unforgettable in-character performance.

☑️ Local home sales: See recent property sales for Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles — including this $1.2M luxury mansion on Glen Eagles Court in St. Charles.

☑️ Local obits: During the past week, Tri-Cities funeral homes posted obituary information for several individuals in the area.

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