As Geneva’s coffee and cafe scene keeps growing, the newest addition recently opened near the Metra station and offers a cultural twist.

Savia Cafe brings Mexican-inspired drinks, fresh pastries, a cozy vibe, and convenient grab-and-go options to the downtown area, ideally located for both commuters and visitors.

I stopped in to chat with owner Angeles Contreras, who says the opening has been years in the making — and she’s easing in with help from her son as the family-run spot finds its footing. So far, so good…though if all goes to plan, this is just phase one.

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Step inside the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery and be ready for an experience unlike any other in the area.

In his latest video, local real estate expert Chris Wallace shows us the huge variety of bikes on display, walls adorned with unique art, and a full bar that regularly hosts live music and special weekly events.

Bonus: For their one-year anniversary, the museum is raffling off a 2025 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy…but you gotta grab tickets soon.

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☑️ Economic activity: The St. Charles Business Alliance highlighted steady hotel occupancy, a successful Unwind Wednesday event series that it plans to expand, and a boost in downtown programming as the group seeks city funding for its 2026 initiatives.

☑️ Formal indictment: A Kane County grand jury has formally indicted the Batavia chiropractor at the center of last year’s secret videotaping investigation on 76 felony counts, furthering the criminal case against him.

☑️ Sheriff’s race: Several candidates are vying to replace outgoing Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain. Here’s useful info on the race between Amy Johnson and Salvador Rodriguez for the Democratic nomination — and here’s a breakdown of the Republican Primary race pitting Rob Russell against Luis Santoyo.

☑️ Fermilab fall: An ironworker who suffered catastrophic injuries in a 2023 fall at Fermilab in Batavia has reached a $40 million settlement with contractors involved in the nearly $1 billion project.

🔒 Poised for growth: St. Charles School District 303 has begun work on a roughly $6M expansion and renovation at Richmond Elementary School, adding classrooms and upgrades aimed at easing enrollment pressures ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

☑️ New TIF hearings: Batavia officials are moving forward with a review of a proposed new Tax Increment Financing district (TIF #7) near downtown, with public meetings set for March 2 and April 6.

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☑️ Big spring sale: The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will host its City-Wide Garage Sale on April 24 and 25; registration is now open for residents who want their homes listed on the official sale map.

☑️ Market updates: Batavia’s Wednesday Evening Farmers’ Market will return for its third season in June at a new location in South Riverside Plaza alongside the Wednesday River Rhapsody concerts. Related — Batavia’s Indoor Market was recently featured on NBC 5 Chicago.

☑️ Referendum prep: Looking for additional info as you weigh Geneva’s public safety referendum? The city launched a new video and podcast series featuring various city officials who share their thoughts on the timely topic.