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Sep 17, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Sep 14, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.
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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.
Local news
Sep 16, 2025
The Geneva City Council approved two grants to support a new downtown retail space and to help launch an arts-focused event called the Artist Sunday Road Rally.
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St. Charles officials narrowly approved the River 504 townhomes project in a 5–4 vote (with conditions) after debate over the preservation of mature trees along Prairie Street.
Local business
Majestic Highlands Homestead, a farm in Batavia that will offer meet ‘n greets and photo sessions with their cows Maggie and Mabel, will celebrate its opening with a September 25 ribbon cutting.
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The city is celebrating new wins like Whole Foods and Fox Haven Square, but big questions remain at Charlestowne Mall and Pheasant Run — sites that will shape St. Charles’ future for decades to come.
Sep 10, 2025
The cozy new book-themed coffee spot serving lattes, matcha, and fresh pastries, is set to open this October in downtown Geneva at 407 S. 3rd Street.
Local events
Sep 8, 2025
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Breweries, bars, and other establishments in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and nearby communities have a variety of fall Oktoberfest events lined up for the coming weeks.
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The Batavia Chamber of Commerce will honor Richard Clark — founder of Area Code Audio and host of Area Code: Batavia — with the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award at the Chamber Cheers event on October 2 at Grainology Brewstillery.
Sep 13, 2025
The Kane County Forest Preserve District approved the purchase of more than 400 acres in Campton Hills near the planned 900-home La Fox development.
Sep 9, 2025
The Aurora Area CVB (which covers Batavia, Geneva, and North Aurora) reported $278M in local tourism spending in 2024, supporting more than 3K jobs and contributing to a record-breaking year for visitor growth.
Following a packed and sometimes heated meeting, Campton Hills trustees approved annexing nearly 1,000 acres for a 900-home development, setting aside about 440 acres set aside as open space.
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.
