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June 5 Newsletter: Early summer happenings in the Tri-Cities

June 5 Newsletter: Early summer happenings in the Tri-Cities

Plus the St. Charles Farmers Market has a new home, nearby summer getaway ideas and transit turmoil in Illinois.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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June 2 Newsletter: The hidden history of Geneva's Girls School

June 2 Newsletter: The hidden history of Geneva's Girls School

Plus a bunch of local businesses win "Best of the Fox" awards and a possible cougar sighting in Campton Township.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 29 Newsletter: The new St. Charles Whole Foods has an official opening date

May 29 Newsletter: The new St. Charles Whole Foods has an official opening date

Plus a weeknight version of the Batavia Farmers Market and downtown traffic disruptions on the docket for Geneva and St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 26 Newsletter: Mary Todd Lincoln and Batavia's Bellevue Place — a complicated legacy

May 26 Newsletter: Mary Todd Lincoln and Batavia's Bellevue Place — a complicated legacy

Plus an upward trend for local population growth and progress on an affordable housing development along the Fox River.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 22 Newsletter: Memorial Day happenings in the Tri-Cities

May 22 Newsletter: Memorial Day happenings in the Tri-Cities

Plus a new summer cafe next to Bien Trucha in Geneva and St. Charles Fine Arts Show events all weekend in St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 15 Newsletter: Local burger deals to try this summer

May 15 Newsletter: Local burger deals to try this summer

Plus a late-night Fox River rescue in Geneva and a step toward demolition for the historic Judge Barry House in St. Charles

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 12 Newsletter: Getting to know the 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shop owners

May 12 Newsletter: Getting to know the 2025 Batavia Boardwalk Shop owners

Plus a potential redevelopment project that would bring a cafe-and-bike-shop combo to Geneva and a proposed affordable housing development in Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 8 Newsletter: Bring your dog to these Tri-Cities establishments

May 8 Newsletter: Bring your dog to these Tri-Cities establishments

Plus a program to restore historic agricultural buildings in Kane County and an exciting lineup of summer arts events in St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 5 Newsletter: Fox Haven Square is making progress in St. Charles

May 5 Newsletter: Fox Haven Square is making progress in St. Charles

Plus a new historic preservation program in Geneva and an overview of the 30th season of the popular Batavia Farmers' Market.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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May 1 Newsletter: New pickleball platform helps Tri-Cities players connect and find courts

May 1 Newsletter: New pickleball platform helps Tri-Cities players connect and find courts

Plus Batavia plans to keep its grocery tax in place and the Midwest Tulip Fest is in full swing at Kuipers Farm in Maple Park.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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April 28 Newsletter: Batavia Peace Bridge project kicks off and no golf carts in Elburn — for now

April 28 Newsletter: Batavia Peace Bridge project kicks off and no golf carts in Elburn — for now

Plus a beloved Batavia business announces its closure and a new candidate joins the Kane County Sheriff race.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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April 24 Newsletter: Meet Rising Lights Project — a local nonprofit making a big impact

April 24 Newsletter: Meet Rising Lights Project — a local nonprofit making a big impact

Plus expert spring planting tips, a look at Fermilab's new baby bison and saying goodbye to a beloved St. Charles brewery.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft