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Oct 30, 2025
Plus a "La Fox of Campton Hills" public hearing, a local artist profile, and the Rec Haus gaming venue debuts in St. Charles.
Oct 27, 2025
Plus a new gas tax and a new grocery tax passed in Kane County and Batavia's Indoor Market set to kick off the winter season.
Oct 23, 2025
Plus updates on a long-term power plan for Batavia, outrageous haunted homes, several new local business openings, and BatFest weekend.
Oct 20, 2025
Plus safety concerns at a St. Charles elementary school, a weekend rally on Randall Road, and thousands of daffodils planted at a local park.
Oct 16, 2025
Plus restaurant news in Geneva and St. Charles, rare bird sightings on the Fox River, and leaf pickup schedules across the Tri-Cities.
Oct 13, 2025
Plus Batavia officials will consider a proposal to demolish the former Ethan Allen building and a pair of St. Charles North seniors are doing big things.
Oct 9, 2025
Plus new e-bike and scooter rules adopted in St. Charles, an update on the Duke & Lee's property in Geneva, and Thriller on 38 is this Saturday.
Oct 6, 2025
Plus flowers and gardens that are beautifying St. Charles and a major transition for a popular Geneva coffee and sweets shop.
Oct 2, 2025
Plus a brazen jewelry store robbery in Batavia, a vintage shop hop, and a new nature refuge in St. Charles.
Sep 29, 2025
Plus a beloved local Mexican restaurant closes, jail populations on the rise, and community art events planned for October.
Sep 25, 2025
Plus a developer has proposed a new solar farm in Geneva, two local homecoming parades on Friday, and an in-depth look at the Batavia Popcorn Depot.
Sep 22, 2025
Plus e-bike rules being considered in St. Charles, a potential downtown building demolition in Batavia, and an all-day music fest planned for Elburn.
Sep 18, 2025
Plus a high-end townhome project gets approved in St. Charles, Geneva approves grants for new retail and a special event, and several local businesses celebrate grand openings.
Sep 15, 2025
Plus St. Charles officials share updates on local development projects and a new mural takes shape in downtown Batavia.
Sep 11, 2025
Plus St. Charles Jazz Fest weekend is here, the La Fox of Campton Hills development was approved, and a deep dive into the history of the Fox River Trolley in Geneva.
Sep 1, 2025
Plus an upcoming vote on the proposed 900-home development in Campton Hills and Batavia officials get set to approve a new city energy policy.
Aug 28, 2025
Plus the "Great Orb Hunt" returns, e-bike education in Elburn, and local conservation milestones.
Aug 25, 2025
Plus Batavia officials are weighing the city's energy future and several book signing events with local authors are coming up in September.
Aug 21, 2025
Plus Geneva aims to build a new downtown pavilion at the French Market site and Batavia officials debate the city's flag policy.
Aug 18, 2025
Plus a possible river otter sighting in Kane County and the St. Charles Art Council's Plein Air event kicks off this week.
Aug 14, 2025
Plus St. Charles officials shot down the IMEA power contract and Geneva Winery announces a major expansion in Elburn.
Aug 11, 2025
Plus more local restaurants are closing their doors, a baby deer rescue, and biking adventures in the Tri-Cities area.
Aug 7, 2025
Plus the historic Judge Barry House in St. Charles survives a City Council vote, Blueberry Fest weekend, and a new churro shop opens in Geneva.
Aug 4, 2025
Plus a look back at the history of the Fox River trolley and a massive development called The Grove breaks ground in Sugar Grove.
Jul 31, 2025
Plus a new supermarket to take over the former Berkeley's space in Batavia and Geneva prepares for Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday.
