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Dec 15, 2025
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.
Dec 11, 2025
Plus an update on the potential Pheasant Run redevelopment project and American bison make a triumphant return to the Tri-Cities
Dec 8, 2025
Plus a major Campton Hills housing development gets approval and more details emerge about Charlestowne Mall redevelopment plans.
Dec 4, 2025
Plus a special commission for senior citizens in St. Charles, the demolition of a historic chimney in downtown Batavia, and several holiday events over the weekend.
Dec 1, 2025
Plus the upcoming Geneva Christmas Walk and Holiday Home Tour, a historic weather weekend, and loose dogs attack dozens of chickens.
Nov 27, 2025
Plus St. Charles officials plan to review concept plans for a Pheasant Run redevelopment project and big local plans for Small Business Saturday.
Nov 24, 2025
Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia.
Nov 20, 2025
Plus a Peace Vigil in Batavia, an immigration enforcement policy for Kane County, and a "Bookstore Trolley" making stops in Geneva and St. Charles
Nov 17, 2025
Plus three local businesses are being honored with "Made in St. Charles" awards and Batavia adopts a new policy on federal immigration enforcement.
Nov 13, 2025
Plus an armed bank robbery in St. Charles, a discussion about local coyote concerns, and Winterfest Art Market weekend in Batavia.
Nov 10, 2025
Plus tax and utility rate increases in proposed Batavia budget, a potential referendum in Geneva, and the community impact of Q Center in St. Charles.
Nov 6, 2025
Plus pumpkin recycling opportunities, the St. Charles Farmers Market moves indoors, and holiday event season kicks off.
Nov 3, 2025
Plus local food pantries and community organizations step up amid SNAP disruptions and St. Charles firefighters look back on the massive Pheasant Run fire.
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.
