A New York-style deli just opened in downtown Geneva
A New York-style Italian deli from a Long Island native just opened at 17 N. Fourth St. in Geneva (just off of State Street), with a grand opening celebration set for Saturday, June 13.
A new Balkan bakery may be coming to downtown Geneva
Geneva officials are expected to vote on a grant that would help bring Astoria Bakery and Café, a Balkan and Eastern European sweets shop currently operating out of a ghost kitchen, to a vacant space on State Street downtown.
Sam Kraft
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May 28 Newsletter: See where the Tri-Cities land on a ranking of all 205 Chicagoland towns
Plus a New York-style Italian deli is now open in Geneva, a senior home facility project advances in St. Charles, and officials discuss rising energy bills.
Batavia moves toward new video gaming restrictions
Batavia officials are considering new restrictions on video gaming (including limits on new licenses and potential distance requirements) after years of discussion over how gaming affects the city's downtown area.
Keslinger Road closing for new roundabout and county resurfacing begins the week of June 1
Keslinger Road closes June 1 near La Fox for a new roundabout the same week as Kane County's annual resurfacing program kicks off across eight local road segments.
Elburn's new Concert in the Park series is underway at Prairie Park, with shows on the third Friday of every month through August — and as a result, the village is considering a no-BYOB policy at public events.
Local education group honored for helping residents feel more connected to the Fox River
The Kane County Forest Preserve's Environmental Education Department is getting recognized for its work connecting residents to the Fox River ecosystem with the River Corridor Foundation's 2025 Golden Turtle Award.
County officials discuss data center power deals as resident energy bills climb
ComEd bills are going up about 12% in June, and Kane County officials are questioning why local residents pay significantly more per unit of electricity than the data centers that are driving demand higher in the first place.
A railroad merger could mean more freight trains through the western suburbs
Geneva is part of a coalition of seven communities that is monitoring a proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger that could add up to five freight trains a day along the UP West Metra line.
A St. Charles man's $6.6 million gift to local students
A $6.6 million transfer from the estate of a former St. Charles resident is keeping his scholarship fund alive for local students from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, Kaneland, and beyond.
St. Charles Plan Commission recommends approval for new senior care home on Route 31
The St. Charles Plan Commission voted to recommend approval of a proposed 16-bed senior care home on Route 31 on a vacant property where previous developments have stalled.
In its 104th year, The Little Traveler is thriving — and looking toward its next phase
If you've heard rumors that The Little Traveler is closing, they're false. Owner Mike Simon says the Geneva landmark is thriving, and he's simply looking ahead to find the right person to carry it forward someday.
Two Batavia school board members resign on the same night
Danielle Sligar and Katy Swiecicki resigned from the Batavia school board on May 19, both saying they were repeatedly blocked from bringing community concerns before the board for collaborative consideration.
May 25 Newsletter: The next phase for an iconic Geneva shop
Plus a project that would bring a restaurant, retail, and apartments to downtown Geneva — and a teenage girl set fire to the Kane County Cougars' team bus in Canada.
May 21 Newsletter: Memorial Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles
Plus St. Charles takes an official position on the Fox River dam, pools open this weekend across the Tri-Cities, and a local writer reflects on five decades of creative pursuits.
May 14 Newsletter: Here's what you should know about local farmer's markets this season
Plus a new restaurant planned for the former site of The Elms in Batavia, a proposed solar farm in Geneva, and a sneak peek at Simple EJ's in St. Charles.
May 7 Newsletter: Tri-Cities Dinner Club and Mother's Day weekend
Plus opening weekend for the Boardwalk Shops, another proposed residential development in St. Charles, and the Swedish Meatballs prepare to play ball in Geneva.
