🏗️ Pizza, pickleball and more proposed for new STC plaza

If the proposed Fox Haven Square development is approved and constructed on St. Charles’ east side, here’s what we can expect:

• Restaurants: Parlor Pizza and Hampton Social (both Chicago-based) have been floated, plus a Burger Local and a new Mexican restaurant

• Retail: Nearly 40K square feet of retail and office space (according to the preliminary plan)

• Parking: More than 400 spots on the west side of Kirk Road

• Plaza: A central pedestrian plaza set between four buildings

• Pickleball: A two-story indoor pickleball facility with an adjoining restaurant

It’s all part of a plan to reinvigorate a 7.5-acre lot near Charlestowne Mall. After a recent St. Charles Plan Commission meeting and public hearing, members recommended project approval with a few minor changes.

The developer behind the project — Greco Investment Management LLC — owns several key properties in the area, including Royal Fox Country Club and the Pheasant Run Industrial Park.

If all goes well, they’re hoping businesses will start opening in the new plaza by September 2025.

You can find more details in this Daily Herald article.

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📰 News to use

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🔒 State champs! The St. Charles North softball team beat defending state champion Marist 7-2 on Saturday to win the Class 4A state title for the second time in three seasons.

☑️ Kid food safety: Three parents are suing Aldi in a lawsuit alleging that baby food sold by the grocer contained dangerous levels of toxic metals.

🔒 Geneva TIF hearing: City officials and residents discussed the proposed creation of a fourth TIF district to facilitate development of a property off of Fabyan and Kirk. View the City Council meeting and discussion.

☑️ Building resilience: During a meeting tomorrow (6/11), the Kane County Board will vote on a climate change action plan aimed at making the county carbon-neutral by 2050. Most officials are on board, but some still have questions.

☑️ Educational honor: A St. Charles North student — who plans to pursue surgical medicine — was awarded a National Merit Scholarship.

🏘️ In the community

☑️ Flag Day: One could argue that without Batavia, there’d be no Flag Day. Get the details on this Friday’s Flag Day celebration and the event’s historical connection to the Windmill City.

☑️ New city position: Geneva is looking to hire a part-time Engagement and Inclusion Analyst to help implement policies promoting inclusion and belonging in the community.

☑️ Future leaders: The Batavia Chamber awarded Inspire Scholarships to four BHS seniors to help kickstart the next stage of their educational and professional journeys.

☑️ Tree city: Not only is Geneva starting to plant spring parkway trees this week, but the city announced it is accepting orders for a new fall tree planting program.

☑️ Late-night pickle: The East Side Sports Complex in St. Charles will keep two outdoor lighted pickleball courts open until 11PM this summer. Play is first come, first serve.

🎸 Live music

Important note: Because we are not sending a newsletter on Thursday, today’s live music lineup covers the full week — Monday 6/10 through Sunday 6/16. So make sure to save/bookmark that page.

Some performances and artists will undoubtedly be announced throughout the week; I’ll check in and update the lineup as necessary.

🏬 Local biz

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☑️️ Growth mode: Now that a judge approved the sale of Oberweis Dairy to a Winnetka PE firm for $21M, the new owners plan to keep the brand the same — and even open new locations.

☑️️ Cheese please: It looks like Everdine’s Grilled Cheese is getting closer to opening in the former Hot Pan Noodles space in downtown Batavia. Officials will review grant requests from the business for signage, facade improvements and renovations during a committee meeting tomorrow.

✳️ Simplify summer meals: End the hassles of shopping and dinner prep with Entrée Kitchen, a premier (and local!) meal delivery service. Use code FreeDeliveryTCC for free delivery of 4 entrees or more through 6/27.

☑️️ New Mexican spot: El Santo Mexican Grill & Cantina is now open on E. Main Street in St. Charles across from Cooper’s Hawk.

🔒 Sweet transition: After Grahams 318 of Geneva closed, two of their bakers found a new home at Corner Grind in Elburn, where they've revamped the entire selection of baked goods.

🗓️ Events + things to do

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🎟️ Charity Bike Ride | Wed 6/12, 6-7:30PM | Pollyanna Brewing, STC | Community rides every Wednesday in June benefit Kayla’s Hope Foundation and include a drink at Polly afterward.

🎟️ Eras Tween Night | Thurs 6/13, 6-8PM | The Quarry, Batavia | A Swift-themed kids’ party at Batavia’s famous swimming hole.

☑️ Second Fridays | Fri 6/14, 6-9PM | Batavia Arts District | Live music, local art, shopping, food, drink and a whole lotta fun.

☑️ Queer Prom | Fri 6/14, 7-11PM | Sidecar Supper Club, Batavia | A “dreams and slumber party” themed event with dancing, performances, a food truck and more.

☑️ Movies in the Park | Fri 6/14, 8:30PM | Pottawatomie Park Amphitheater | Watch Toy Story under the stars on Friday or see Shrek next Wednesday.

☑️ Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony | Sat 6/15, 10AM | Flag Day Monument, Batavia | Illinois’ first tree dedication in preparation for the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.

☑️ Pride at the Park | Sat 6/15, 1-4PM | River Bend Community Park, STC | Food, crafts and family-friendly games for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies.

☑️ Artist Meet n’ Greet | Sat 6/15, 6-8PM | 116 Gallery, STC | Meet artist Dianna Pursch and celebrate the gallery with the STC Arts Council.

🎟️ Midsummer Swedish Day Festival | Sun 6/16, 9-11AM | Good Templar Park, Geneva | The oldest ethnic celebration in Illinois is marking its 100th anniversary! Enjoy authentic food, entertainment, Viking Ship tours and much more.

*Plan ahead: Geneva’s famous Swedish Days festival is less than 10 days away. Peep the activities scheduled for June 19-23.

🗞️ Un-classifieds

☑️ Local home sales: Residential property sales for the week ending June 1 included six in Batavia, five in Geneva and seven in St. Charles — including this $650K home on Eldorado Drive in Geneva.

☑️ Local obituaries: During the past week, Tri-Cities funeral homes posted obituary information for several individuals in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.

🌖 Weather snapshot

🌤️ Today: High 71F | Low 47F | A stray shower

🌤️ Tuesday: High 77F | Low 59F | Delightful

🌤️ Wednesday: High 84F | Low 65F | Gusty beauty

🌤️ Thursday: High 88F | Low 65F | Cloudy + breezy

🌤️ Friday: High 84F | Low 57F | Cloudy + breezy

🌤️ Saturday: High 82F | Low 61F | Cloudy + breezy

☀️ Sunday: High 86F | Low 66F | Cloudy + breezy

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