A familiar face from the local craft beer scene has officially arrived in the Tri-Cities.

Brother Chimp Brewing, known for its easy-drinking beers and laid-back North Aurora taproom, is opening a second location this weekend in the downtown St. Charles space previously occupied by D and G Brewing.

Owner Steve Newman says the new taproom will keep the same friendly, neighborhood vibe — with local food trucks, live music, and a few special releases on tap for its grand opening this weekend.

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Sunday brunch is a time-honored tradition — and you won’t find a better value in the Tri-Cities than at The Little Traveler’s Atrium Café. In fact, it was named Best Brunch in West Suburban Living’s 2024 Best of the West.

For just $12.95, enjoy a full spread of fresh, house-made favorites, from fluffy omelets with crispy bacon to Swedish pancakes and Crab Cakes Benedict. Trust me, there’s a reason so many local folks have been coming back for decades.

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☑️ Bikes + Bites: City officials advanced a plan allowing the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum and Art Gallery to add a bar, restaurant, and limited food truck and entertainment options while requiring certain upgrades.

☑️ Science store scare: A driver accidentally hit the gas instead of reverse and crashed into American Science and Surplus near Geneva earlier this week. The store says although it was “very scary,” no one was hurt.

☑️ Fall cleanup: Each of the Tri-Cities will soon launch their annual curbside leaf pickup programs, offering collection rounds through late November or early December. Get the details for your home.

🔒 City snapshot: At St. Charles’ annual State of the City address, local leaders touted recent accomplishments and discussed ongoing issues like the Charlestowne Mall redevelopment and the future of the Fox River dam.

☑️ Weekend rally: Progressive activist groups from across the Fox Valley will gather in Geneva on Saturday (10/18) for the local “NO KINGS” rally at Gleneagle Drive and Randall Road, part of a series of national protests.

☑️ Detour alert: A stretch of LaFox Road will be closed near Dillon Field Road through November 17 to accommodate construction of the new Bunker Road/LaFox Road intersection and future access to the Metra station.

✳️ Now’s your chance: The final $500 Early Bird prize in the Rotary Club of Batavia Raffle is coming up quickly on October 21. Enter today for a chance to win that AND the $50K Grand Prize to be drawn in November. Remember — all the proceeds get reinvested directly into the community.