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Geneva commission again votes to deny demolition of historic blacksmith shop

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Dec 17, 2025

Geneva commission again votes to deny demolition of historic blacksmith shop

Geneva’s Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied a third request to demolish the historic blacksmith shop at 4 East State Street, keeping the structure intact unless the decision is appealed to city council.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
St. Charles residents press city to take clearer stance on ICE activity

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Dec 17, 2025

St. Charles residents press city to take clearer stance on ICE activity

During this week’s council meeting, several St. Charles residents pressed city officials to clearly limit ICE activity on city property amid discussion about enforcement tactics, legal risk, and Illinois’ new immigration law.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Batavia approves 2026 budget, tax levy with focus on public safety and infrastructure

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Dec 16, 2025

Batavia approves 2026 budget, tax levy with focus on public safety and infrastructure

Batavia approved its 2026 budget and 2025 tax levy, raising the city property tax by about 13% and adding a new home-rule sales tax to fund public safety, infrastructure, and long-term community needs.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Geneva begins exploring possible riverfront event venue

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Dec 16, 2025

Geneva begins exploring possible riverfront event venue

Geneva officials began exploring a proposed riverfront event venue at 28 North Bennett Street, approving an early planning step while leaving funding, design, and parking questions up for future discussion.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Proposal for a new daycare facility near Delnor moves forward in Geneva

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Dec 16, 2025

Proposal for a new daycare facility near Delnor moves forward in Geneva

Geneva’s Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed a proposal for a new daycare at 501 Lark Street, including zoning variations and parking considerations, before advancing it to City Council for final consideration.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Proposed housing project near St. Charles is delayed

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Dec 12, 2025

Proposed housing project near St. Charles is delayed

A developer has delayed its proposed 83-home Claibourne Farm housing project near St. Charles after residents and city officials raised concerns about density and overall fit with surrounding neighborhoods.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
New restaurant proposal aims to revive key downtown Batavia corner

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Dec 12, 2025

New restaurant proposal aims to revive key downtown Batavia corner

Batavia officials signaled support for a $150,000 incentive to help bring a major new restaurant concept to the 15 E. Wilson Street space that previously housed Thorabella's and Gaetano's.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Riders flag ongoing platform confusion at La Fox Metra station

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Dec 12, 2025

Riders flag ongoing platform confusion at La Fox Metra station

The "Friends of La Fox Metra Station" group is warning fellow riders about unpredictable platform changes and safety concerns at the station, urging some passengers to consider boarding in Geneva instead.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Brightmont Academy private school opens new campus in St. Charles

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Dec 11, 2025

Brightmont Academy private school opens new campus in St. Charles

Brightmont Academy has opened a new St. Charles campus offering year-round one-to-one instruction for grades 1–12, with tours available during its December 15 grand opening event.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
St. Charles officials review early plans for Pheasant Run redevelopment

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Dec 9, 2025

St. Charles officials review early plans for Pheasant Run redevelopment

St. Charles officials reviewed an early concept for redeveloping nearly 34 acres of the former Pheasant Run site, leading to a thoughtful discussion about potential uses, traffic flow, and a possible TIF agreement.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Batavia officials outline next wave of bike, sidewalk, and pedestrian upgrades

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Dec 8, 2025

Batavia officials outline next wave of bike, sidewalk, and pedestrian upgrades

As part of its long-term transportation plan, Batavia is preparing a new round of sidewalk, bike, and crossing upgrades — including school-area sidewalks, downtown safety improvements, and a possible Randall Road grade-separated crossing.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Kane County Farm Bureau earns state recognition for member-focused innovation

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Dec 8, 2025

Kane County Farm Bureau earns state recognition for member-focused innovation

The Illinois Farm Bureau recognized the Kane County Farm Bureau with an award for Membership Value, citing the local organization’s "Country Store" and innovative, community-focused programs.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Batavia officials narrowly approve video gambling at Gammon Coach House

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Dec 7, 2025

Batavia officials narrowly approve video gambling at Gammon Coach House

Batavia City Council gave the green light for a conditional-use permit allowing Gammon Coach House to install video gambling machines despite concerns over its location next to two church properties.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Special Geneva council meeting will focus on police facility ballot question and home rule education

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Dec 5, 2025

Special Geneva council meeting will focus on police facility ballot question and home rule education

Geneva City Council will vote at a special meeting on whether to send a $59.4 million police facility bond question to the March 2026 ballot and launch a citywide home rule education effort.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Blue Envelope initiative in St. Charles to support drivers with autism

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Dec 3, 2025

Blue Envelope initiative in St. Charles to support drivers with autism

St. Charles officials introduced the Blue Envelope Program, a new resource that helps officers and autistic drivers communicate more calmly and clearly during traffic stops.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
St. Charles looks to formally reactivate its Senior Services Commission

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Dec 2, 2025

St. Charles looks to formally reactivate its Senior Services Commission

St. Charles officials supported reinstating the city’s long-inactive Senior Services Commission to better support a growing senior population and improve coordination of existing programs.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Chimney demolition approved above Pal Joey's in Batavia

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Dec 2, 2025

Chimney demolition approved above Pal Joey's in Batavia

Batavia officials approved demolition of a deteriorating North River Street chimney after engineers deemed the 110-foot structure structurally unsafe.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
The 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year is Linda Schielke

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Dec 2, 2025

The 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year is Linda Schielke

The Batavia Chamber of Commerce has named longtime community leader Linda Schielke as the 2025 Citizen of the Year and selected the Batavia Woman’s Club as this year’s Spirit of Batavia honoree.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Geneva moving toward Bird City Illinois certification

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Nov 29, 2025

Geneva moving toward Bird City Illinois certification

Geneva officials are considering a resolution to apply for Bird City Illinois certification, citing completed sustainability and habitat projects that already meet the program’s requirements.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Loose dogs kill dozens of chickens at Geneva Township farm

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Nov 29, 2025

Loose dogs kill dozens of chickens at Geneva Township farm

Two escaped dogs killed more than 30 chickens at a Geneva Township property, leading county officials to cite the owner for allowing the animals to run loose.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Snow is coming — here's what to know about parking in the Tri-Cities

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Nov 25, 2025

Snow is coming — here's what to know about parking in the Tri-Cities

Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles have policies for residents when snow parking bans go into effect and how plowing operations work as winter weather moves in.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Your local guide to Giving Tuesday in the Tri-Cities

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Nov 25, 2025

Your local guide to Giving Tuesday in the Tri-Cities

A local Giving Tuesday guide and Anderson Humane fundraiser, highlighting dozens of Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles organizations locals can support this holiday season.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
New commercial concept plans for Pheasant Run to be reviewed

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Nov 25, 2025

New commercial concept plans for Pheasant Run to be reviewed

St. Charles officials will review an early concept plan to redevelop the former Pheasant Run site into a 15-lot commercial center with retail, restaurants, and service uses — and the public can attend meetings to offer input.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Tri-Cities shops line up festive events for Small Business Saturday

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Nov 25, 2025

Tri-Cities shops line up festive events for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday brings seasonal cheer to Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles with meet-and-greets, hot cocoa, spin-to-win discounts, and special deals at several local shops.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Community members urge Batavia school board to adopt immigration enforcement policy

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Nov 24, 2025

Community members urge Batavia school board to adopt immigration enforcement policy

Batavia school officials heard strong community pressure to adopt a local policy limiting immigration enforcement on school grounds to help students feel safer.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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