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Batavia Public Library's Flyleaf Cafe preparing to close

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Dec 3, 2025

Batavia Public Library's Flyleaf Cafe preparing to close

Flyleaf Bakery Cafe will close at the end of December as its owner retires, leaving the future of the Batavia Public Library café space unclear.

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

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December 4 Newsletter: A guide to nearby holiday light shows this season

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Dec 4, 2025

December 4 Newsletter: A guide to nearby holiday light shows this season

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Tri-Cities Live Music Events: December 4-7

Live music

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Dec 3, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: December 4-7

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Tri-Cities Live Music Events: December 1-4

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Nov 30, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: December 1-4

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

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Chimney demolition approved above Pal Joey's in Batavia

Dec 2, 2025

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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

Local news

The 2025 Batavia Citizen of the Year is Linda Schielke

Dec 2, 2025

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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

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North Pole pop-up brings cozy holiday fun to downtown Batavia

Dec 1, 2025

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North Pole pop-up brings cozy holiday fun to downtown Batavia

Downtown Batavia is getting its own little slice of the North Pole this December as Zen Loft Collective transforms into a festive holiday pop-up with a mini market, twinkling lights, creative photo ops, live music, treats, and more.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Artist profile

How Cathy Borders builds community through storytelling

Dec 1, 2025

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How Cathy Borders builds community through storytelling

Local author and entrepreneur leads a wide range of creative work that supports local authors, strengthens the Fox Valley writing community, and fuels her own evolving projects.

Ellen Jo Ljung
Ellen Jo Ljung

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A new “escape” is coming to St. Charles — and it’s called Playa

Nov 24, 2025

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A new “escape” is coming to St. Charles — and it’s called Playa

The Aréchiga Restaurant Group is opening Playa, a new coastal-inspired lounge and restaurant in St. Charles, designed as a flexible “escape close to home” with live entertainment, immersive design, and a creative Mexican vibe.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

Geneva moving toward Bird City Illinois certification

Nov 29, 2025

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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

Local news

Loose dogs kill dozens of chickens at Geneva Township farm

Nov 29, 2025

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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

Local news

New commercial concept plans for Pheasant Run to be reviewed

Nov 25, 2025

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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

Local news

Community members urge Batavia school board to adopt immigration enforcement policy

Nov 24, 2025

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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

Newsletter Archive

December 1 Newsletter: A restaurant and lounge inspired by Mexico's coast set to open this winter

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Dec 1, 2025

December 1 Newsletter: A restaurant and lounge inspired by Mexico's coast set to open this winter

Plus the upcoming Geneva Christmas Walk and Holiday Home Tour, a historic weather weekend, and loose dogs attack dozens of chickens.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 27 Newsletter: Local nonprofits and charitable organizations you can support on Giving Tuesday

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Nov 27, 2025

November 27 Newsletter: Local nonprofits and charitable organizations you can support on Giving Tuesday

Plus St. Charles officials plan to review concept plans for a Pheasant Run redevelopment project and big local plans for Small Business Saturday.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 24 Newsletter: It's "Holiday Homecoming" weekend in St. Charles

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Nov 24, 2025

November 24 Newsletter: It's "Holiday Homecoming" weekend in St. Charles

Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 20 Newsletter: "Up North" in Geneva is more than just a wine bar

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Nov 20, 2025

November 20 Newsletter: "Up North" in Geneva is more than just a wine bar

Plus a Peace Vigil in Batavia, an immigration enforcement policy for Kane County, and a "Bookstore Trolley" making stops in Geneva and St. Charles

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 17 Newsletter: A Thanksgiving food guide for Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

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Nov 17, 2025

November 17 Newsletter: A Thanksgiving food guide for Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

Plus three local businesses are being honored with "Made in St. Charles" awards and Batavia adopts a new policy on federal immigration enforcement.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 13 Newsletter: Bread & Vine restaurant officially takes over former Graham's 318 space in downtown Geneva

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Nov 13, 2025

November 13 Newsletter: Bread & Vine restaurant officially takes over former Graham's 318 space in downtown Geneva

Plus an armed bank robbery in St. Charles, a discussion about local coyote concerns, and Winterfest Art Market weekend in Batavia.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 10 Newsletter: Veterans Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

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Nov 10, 2025

November 10 Newsletter: Veterans Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
November 6 Newsletter: Getting ahead of "giving season" in the Tri-Cities

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Nov 6, 2025

November 6 Newsletter: Getting ahead of "giving season" in the Tri-Cities

Plus pumpkin recycling opportunities, the St. Charles Farmers Market moves indoors, and holiday event season kicks off.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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