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Mar 14, 2025

Wine Down Wednesdays may be coming back to St. Charles

The St. Charles Business Alliance is looking to bring back a weekly event that was popular before the pandemic — this time at First Street Plaza.

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Mar 07, 2025

New Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide now available

Batavia MainStreet’s updated Downtown Batavia Restaurant Guide features 35 local businesses — from restaurants to coffee shops and breweries — to help you decide where to dine and drink.

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Mar 07, 2025

Batavia MainStreet announces 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shops

Check out which small businesses and entrepreneurs will be setting up shop at the popular downtown Batavia destination this year.

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Mar 07, 2025

Eight products from Tri-Cities companies nominated for "Coolest Thing Made in Illinois"

Vote for your favorite locally made products in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s “March Madness” contest, where several Tri-Cities businesses will compete for a spot in the bracket — and ultimately the crown.

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Mar 03, 2025

Chamber Eats program to promote dining at Batavia restaurants

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce Chamber Eats initiative, kicking off in March, will be an ongoing program featuring a different Batavia Chamber restaurant member each month.

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Mar 01, 2025

Batavia is launching a unique scavenger hunt featuring downtown businesses

Running from March 8 through April 6, Batavia MainStreet's Share the Hype Scavenger Hunt will encourage residents and visitors to visit local businesses for a chance to win $800 in "Downtown Batavia Dollars."

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Feb 18, 2025

Batavia Chamber announces five businesses as 2024 Ole Award winners

Group recognizes businesses for their contributions to Batavia through new construction, renovations and community investment.

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Feb 14, 2025

Rud Dogs eatery set to open in St. Charles in March

Downtown St. Charles is getting a new late-night dining option with the opening of Rud Dogs in the former space of Bezo's Sandwiches.

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Feb 12, 2025

Batavia MainStreet celebrates local businesses with special awards

The nonprofit business organization encouraged the community to vote for the top downtown businesses in various categories that Batavia such a unique place to live, work and play.

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