Newsletter

Local eventsLocal newsLive musicNewsletterLocal business
NewsletterNewsletter
August 4 Newsletter: Craft Urban Geneva and Tap House Grill in St. Charles close their doors

August 4 Newsletter: Craft Urban Geneva and Tap House Grill in St. Charles close their doors

Plus a look back at the history of the Fox River trolley and a massive development called The Grove breaks ground in Sugar Grove.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 31 Newsletter: The Fabyan Windmill offers a slice of Tri-Cities history

July 31 Newsletter: The Fabyan Windmill offers a slice of Tri-Cities history

Plus a new supermarket to take over the former Berkeley's space in Batavia and Geneva prepares for Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 28 Newsletter: Locals share their Mill Race Inn stories

July 28 Newsletter: Locals share their Mill Race Inn stories

Plus Geneva's school district is negotiating a cash payment as part of the proposed Campton Hills annexation & Batavia's getting a new community center.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 24 Newsletter: Who's got the best pizza in the Tri-Cities?

July 24 Newsletter: Who's got the best pizza in the Tri-Cities?

Plus: The full story of the 30+ cattle that escaped from Rustic Road Farm — and Cocktails in the Park is happening this Saturday in Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 21 Newsletter: Altiro Group opened a new restaurant in Geneva this weekend

July 21 Newsletter: Altiro Group opened a new restaurant in Geneva this weekend

Plus Berkeley Finer Foods in Batavia to close after 16 years and a local shop named one of the "best pet stores in America" for 2025.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 17 Newsletter: Revisiting a local landmark — Mill Race Inn

July 17 Newsletter: Revisiting a local landmark — Mill Race Inn

Plus alarming lead levels for Kane County and a funding boost for important local projects across the Tri-Cities.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 10 Newsletter: A local brewery is planning to open a new location in St. Charles

July 10 Newsletter: A local brewery is planning to open a new location in St. Charles

Plus a new entertainment hub planned for Fox Haven Square in St. Charles and the Kane County Fair comes to town next week.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 7 Newsletter: These folks spent 4th of July weekend rounding up 30+ escaped cows

July 7 Newsletter: These folks spent 4th of July weekend rounding up 30+ escaped cows

Plus Geneva and St. Charles officials consider new grocery taxes and Windmill City Fest is set to kick off this coming weekend in Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
July 3 Newsletter: New restaurant planned for the former Graham's 318 building in Geneva

July 3 Newsletter: New restaurant planned for the former Graham's 318 building in Geneva

Plus Batavia officials consider plans for a new outdoor plaza downtown and a preview of upcoming comedy performances across the Tri-Cities.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
June 30 Newsletter: Farm-based destinations to check out near the Tri-Cities

June 30 Newsletter: Farm-based destinations to check out near the Tri-Cities

Plus local officials are considering programs to better serve the growing senior population and a crowd descended on downtown St. Charles for the grand opening of the new Whole Foods.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
June 26 Newsletter: Everything you need to know about the 4th of July in the Tri-Cities

June 26 Newsletter: Everything you need to know about the 4th of July in the Tri-Cities

Plus major upgrades coming to public buildings in Geneva, a nostalgic Boo Boo Days approaches in Batavia, and a comeback celebration at the Geneva Commons.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
NewsletterNewsletter
June 23 Newsletter: A summer heat wave edition of Tri-Cities Central

June 23 Newsletter: A summer heat wave edition of Tri-Cities Central

Plus a new arcade bar set to open in St. Charles, local watering regulations, and we need your opinion on local charitable organizations.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft