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September 18 Newsletter: Why St. Charles is known as the "Pickle Capital of the World"

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Sep 18, 2025

September 18 Newsletter: Why St. Charles is known as the "Pickle Capital of the World"

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
September 15 Newsletter: Fall festivals near the Tri-Cities in 2025

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Sep 15, 2025

September 15 Newsletter: Fall festivals near the Tri-Cities in 2025

Plus St. Charles officials share updates on local development projects and a new mural takes shape in downtown Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
September 11 Newsletter: Oktoberfest season has arrived in the Tri-Cities

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Sep 11, 2025

September 11 Newsletter: Oktoberfest season has arrived in the Tri-Cities

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
September 1 Newsletter: Geneva's Patten House Restaurant is back

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Sep 1, 2025

September 1 Newsletter: Geneva's Patten House Restaurant is back

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 28 Newsletter: Folk music and storytelling fest is a local Labor Day tradition

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Aug 28, 2025

August 28 Newsletter: Folk music and storytelling fest is a local Labor Day tradition

Plus the "Great Orb Hunt" returns, e-bike education in Elburn, and local conservation milestones.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 25 Newsletter: Plein Air artists were all over St. Charles last week

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Aug 25, 2025

August 25 Newsletter: Plein Air artists were all over St. Charles last week

Plus Batavia officials are weighing the city's energy future and several book signing events with local authors are coming up in September.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 21 Newsletter: New games venue, cigar lounge, and sports bar planned for St. Charles

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Aug 21, 2025

August 21 Newsletter: New games venue, cigar lounge, and sports bar planned for St. Charles

Plus Geneva aims to build a new downtown pavilion at the French Market site and Batavia officials debate the city's flag policy.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 18 Newsletter: Friday night lights approach for high school football in the Tri-Cities

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Aug 18, 2025

August 18 Newsletter: Friday night lights approach for high school football in the Tri-Cities

Plus a possible river otter sighting in Kane County and the St. Charles Art Council's Plein Air event kicks off this week.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 14 Newsletter: Local history tours in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

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Aug 14, 2025

August 14 Newsletter: Local history tours in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

Plus St. Charles officials shot down the IMEA power contract and Geneva Winery announces a major expansion in Elburn.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 11 Newsletter: Local readers picked their favorite pizza in the Tri-Cities.

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Aug 11, 2025

August 11 Newsletter: Local readers picked their favorite pizza in the Tri-Cities.

Plus more local restaurants are closing their doors, a baby deer rescue, and biking adventures in the Tri-Cities area.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
August 7 Newsletter: End-of-summer festivals and fun

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Aug 7, 2025

August 7 Newsletter: End-of-summer festivals and fun

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.

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

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Aug 4, 2025

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

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Jul 31, 2025

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
July 28 Newsletter: Locals share their Mill Race Inn stories

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Jul 28, 2025

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

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Jul 24, 2025

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

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Jul 21, 2025

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

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Jul 17, 2025

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

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Jul 10, 2025

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

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Jul 7, 2025

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

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Jul 3, 2025

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

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Jun 30, 2025

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

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Jun 26, 2025

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

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Jun 23, 2025

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
June 19 Newsletter: Coming soon — a scaled-back LaFox of Campton Hills housing development?

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Jun 19, 2025

June 19 Newsletter: Coming soon — a scaled-back LaFox of Campton Hills housing development?

Plus the 75th Swedish Days is in full swing and a local writer is set to debut a new novel.

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

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Jun 5, 2025

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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