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Oct 29, 2026
Plus Batavia school upgrades could impact property taxes, an overview of local races in the Nov. 3 election, and two Geneva restaurant closures.
Oct 26, 2026
Plus an affordable housing project for seniors proposed in Geneva and a wrestler from St. Charles is now a gold medalist.
Oct 22, 2026
Plus good news on Geneva's East State Street project, a Pheasant Run TIF deal in St. Charles, and a weekend full of Halloween events.
Oct 19, 2026
Plus the St. Charles Lou Malnati's sets an opening date, neighbors push back on a proposed housing development, and two Batavia businesses are closing.
Oct 15, 2026
Plus a chance to help shape the Tri-Cities Central Awards, several new business openings, and the best local scarecrow displays.
Oct 12, 2026
Plus a major Route 47 study, a Batavia nonprofit helping residents make ends meet, and a new corporate HQ in Geneva.
Oct 8, 2026
Plus Flock cameras removed from Mill Creek by resident request, a 21-home development proposed for Geneva, and apple-picking destinations.
Oct 5, 2026
Plus a Shake Shack could be coming to the Geneva Commons, Scarecrow Weekend approaches, and a potential new bike and pedestrian path in St. Charles.
Oct 1, 2026
Plus an 1866 home transformed into a St. Charles gathering space, upcoming bridge work, and a weekend full of fall-themed events.
Sep 28, 2026
Plus a Netflix movie being filmed in St. Charles, Batavia officials set to discuss new limits on gaming, and a celebrity's local home hits the market.
Sep 24, 2026
Plus a development proposal for the historic blacksmith shop site in Geneva and a new Texas Roadhouse restaurant coming to Batavia.
Sep 21, 2026
Plus record local tourism numbers, an upgrade to the Fox River Trail in Batavia, and autumn adventures for the 50+ crowd.
Sep 14, 2026
Plus a "Dancing with the Local Stars" competition, a new apartment building planned for downtown St. Charles, and a local buy rescues a wild mink.
Sep 10, 2026
Plus two building demolitions in downtown Batavia, Festival of the Vine in Geneva, and St. Charles Jazz Weekend.
Sep 7, 2026
Plus a first look at new concepts for the riverfront police station site in St. Charles, a mural unveiling in Batavia, and St. Charles Jazz Weekend.
Sep 3, 2026
Plus an update on the Batavia data center project, the Arcada Theatre's 100th anniversary celebration, and the untold stories of Nelle Fabyan.
Aug 31, 2026
Plus a beloved Batavia diner announced that it's closing, a well-known steakhouse opens this week, and new e-bike and scooter regulations.
Aug 27, 2026
Plus a measles exposure in Kane County, new technology rules for Batavia students, and a day dedicated to cleaning up the Fox River.
Aug 24, 2026
Plus a proposal to demolish a prominent downtown Batavia building, an update on the Geneva blacksmith shop, and a world-record holder from St. Charles has his eyes on a new feat.
Aug 20, 2026
Plus a large housing development proposed for North Aurora, a local version of "Dancing with the Stars," and Batavia's new flag football team.
Aug 17, 2026
Plus a new cat cafe planned for downtown Batavia, a historic house with an uncertain future, and the Elburn Days festival.
Aug 13, 2026
Plus the St. Charles school facilities referendum is now official, a new Mexican restaurant in the works, and a unique Tri-Cities canned food construction competition.
Jul 30, 2026
Plus an update on a new Batavia police station, a potential data center moratorium in Kane County, and and an uptick in local Lyme disease cases.
Jul 27, 2026
Plus a plan for riverfront public space in St. Charles, a historic home gets landmark status, and Illinois' largest blueberry festival.
Jul 23, 2026
Plus a new Italian restaurant in an 1851 church, a new solar farm approved for Geneva, and National Night Out events across the Tri-Cities.
