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March 12 Newsletter: Local arts community busy with new events, initiatives, and honors

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Mar 12, 2026

March 12 Newsletter: Local arts community busy with new events, initiatives, and honors

Plus St. Patrick's Day events, a new solar site approved near St. Charles, and weighing in on affordability in the Tri-Cities area.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
March 9 Newsletter: A week of St. Patrick's Day festivities

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Mar 9, 2026

March 9 Newsletter: A week of St. Patrick's Day festivities

Plus a popular coffee chain may be coming to St. Charles, the debut of Batavia's first dispensary, and a Batman-like Grappler device in action in Kane County.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
March 5 Newsletter: Proposed state zoning law changes causing a stir locally

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Mar 5, 2026

March 5 Newsletter: Proposed state zoning law changes causing a stir locally

Plus a new Batavia restaurant guide, local Underground Railroad sites, and a powerhouse in the Tri-Cities arts community.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
March 2 Newsletter: Vintage Shop Hop weekend approaches

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Mar 2, 2026

March 2 Newsletter: Vintage Shop Hop weekend approaches

Plus plans are progressing for Batavia's new downtown plaza, election resources as the March 17 Primary approaches, and a mysterious headstone in Geneva.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 26 Newsletter: The newest addition to Geneva's cafe scene

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Feb 26, 2026

February 26 Newsletter: The newest addition to Geneva's cafe scene

Plus a big year for downtown business and tourism in St. Charles, a Geneva wine spot is going out of business, and an update on the Kane County Sheriff's race.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 19 Newsletter: Top fish fry spots near the Tri-Cities

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Feb 19, 2026

February 19 Newsletter: Top fish fry spots near the Tri-Cities

Plus local candidates share their positions during recent voter forums, Batavia explores new e-bike and e-moto regulations, and Illinois' "biggest cat show."

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 16 Newsletter: Introducing the 2026 class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops

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Feb 16, 2026

February 16 Newsletter: Introducing the 2026 class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops

Plus a new childcare center planned for St. Charles, a water quality alert in Elburn, and a fun visit from regional radio personalities to a local high school.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 12 Newsletter: Local museums to visit this winter

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Feb 12, 2026

February 12 Newsletter: Local museums to visit this winter

Plus a weekend of local arts events, an update on historic buildings in St. Charles, and a new exhibit celebration the nation's 250th anniversary.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 9 Newsletter: A voter guide for local elections

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Feb 9, 2026

February 9 Newsletter: A voter guide for local elections

Plus another new cafe opens in Geneva, proposed "road diet" changes in Batavia, and St. Charles reactivates its Senior Services Commission.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 5 Newsletter: Local rescue organization launches GoFundMe following van crash

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Feb 5, 2026

February 5 Newsletter: Local rescue organization launches GoFundMe following van crash

Plus a "Complete Streets" policy for Geneva and a new home repair grant program for residents of St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
February 2 Newsletter: Things to do for Valentine's and Galentine's Day

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Feb 2, 2026

February 2 Newsletter: Things to do for Valentine's and Galentine's Day

Plus updates on proposed housing projects in Batavia, a funding shortfall for Geneva's annual festivals, and the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame's 2026 class.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 29 Newsletter: St. Charles Restaurant Week approaches

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Jan 29, 2026

January 29 Newsletter: St. Charles Restaurant Week approaches

Plus a community solar development proposed in St. Charles Township, big changes for popular local businesses, and free help on your taxes.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 26 Newsletter: The Tri-Cities emerge from a very cold weekend

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Jan 26, 2026

January 26 Newsletter: The Tri-Cities emerge from a very cold weekend

Plus a proclamation from St. Charles officials on federal immigration enforcement activity and national recognition for a local Underground Railroad site.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 22 Newsletter: How Riverbank Laboratories in Geneva played a key role in our nation's history

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Jan 22, 2026

January 22 Newsletter: How Riverbank Laboratories in Geneva played a key role in our nation's history

Plus a long-term plan for Batavia's South River Street Corridor, how bison were brought back to a Kane County preserve, and ice skating options in the Tri-Cities.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 19 Newsletter: New cigar lounge, raw bar, and jazz venue in the works for St. Charles

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Jan 19, 2026

January 19 Newsletter: New cigar lounge, raw bar, and jazz venue in the works for St. Charles

Plus an update on the new upscale restaurant planned for downtown Batavia and new regulations for short-term rental properties in Kane County.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 15 Newsletter: Geneva Restaurant Week returns this weekend

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Jan 15, 2026

January 15 Newsletter: Geneva Restaurant Week returns this weekend

Plus a narrow vote saves the historic Geneva blacksmith shop (for now), a preservation plan emerges for the Barry House in St. Charles, and a new pedestrian bridge across the Fox River.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 12 Newsletter: A new restaurant is coming soon to Geneva's east side

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Jan 12, 2026

January 12 Newsletter: A new restaurant is coming soon to Geneva's east side

Plus a decision looming for Geneva's historic blacksmith shop and a large senior housing community proposed for St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 8 Newsletter: Understanding Geneva’s police station referendum

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Jan 8, 2026

January 8 Newsletter: Understanding Geneva’s police station referendum

Plus a project to improve safety at a major Batavia intersection, St. Charles' vision for 2026, and surging flu cases for the foreseeable future.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
January 5 Newsletter: Spotlight on the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles

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Jan 5, 2026

January 5 Newsletter: Spotlight on the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles

Plus a proposal for how to repurpose the old Geneva blacksmith shop, local spots with alcohol-free drinks for Dry January, and Limestone Coffee & Tea sets an opening date for its new location.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 29 Newsletter: That's a wrap on 2025 in the Tri-Cities

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Dec 29, 2025

December 29 Newsletter: That's a wrap on 2025 in the Tri-Cities

Plus new Illinois laws to know about, an update on the former St. Charles police station site, and ideas for last-minute New Year's Eve plans.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 22 Newsletter: The Baker’s Dozen Holiday Festival is back

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Dec 22, 2025

December 22 Newsletter: The Baker’s Dozen Holiday Festival is back

Plus a Tri-Cities Dinner Club update, a new cafe opens in Geneva, and a plan crash at DuPage Airport.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 18 Newsletter: Local New Year's Eve happenings

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Dec 18, 2025

December 18 Newsletter: Local New Year's Eve happenings

Plus STC residents push for a local ICE policy, Batavia's budget approved with tax increases, and a local dog rescued from an icy pond.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 15 Newsletter: A new restaurant could be headed to downtown Batavia

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Dec 15, 2025

December 15 Newsletter: A new restaurant could be headed to downtown Batavia

Plus a St. Charles housing project hits the pause button and county officials continue to discuss potentially redeveloping an east-side Geneva property into a solar field.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 11 Newsletter: New coffee spots in the Tri-Cities

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Dec 11, 2025

December 11 Newsletter: New coffee spots in the Tri-Cities

Plus an update on the potential Pheasant Run redevelopment project and American bison make a triumphant return to the Tri-Cities

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
December 8 Newsletter: Tri-Cities holiday traditions

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Dec 8, 2025

December 8 Newsletter: Tri-Cities holiday traditions

Plus a major Campton Hills housing development gets approval and more details emerge about Charlestowne Mall redevelopment plans.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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