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Five & Hoek makes it permanent in Geneva

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Nov 24, 2025

Five & Hoek makes it permanent in Geneva

Five & Hoek Coffee is turning its popular summer pop-up at 416 W. State Street in Geneva into a permanent coffee shop with specialty drinks and a Bien Trucha food partnership.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Community members urge Batavia school board to adopt immigration enforcement policy

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Nov 24, 2025

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

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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
Tri-Cities Live Music Events: November 24-27

Live music

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Nov 23, 2025

Tri-Cities Live Music Events: November 24-27

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

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
Tri-Cities Obituaries: November 24

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Nov 22, 2025

Tri-Cities Obituaries: November 24

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

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Kane County committee lays out tighter rules for short-term rentals

Nov 24, 2025

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Kane County committee lays out tighter rules for short-term rentals

Kane County officials are discussing a new short-term rental ordinance with limits on guest counts and rental frequency, mandatory neighbor notification, and tougher enforcement for unincorporated areas.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

Claibourne Farm plan draws early concern from commissioners, neighbors

Nov 22, 2025

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Claibourne Farm plan draws early concern from commissioners, neighbors

St. Charles officials and residents raised concerns over access, safety, and neighborhood fit during an early review of a proposed 83-home Claibourne Farm subdivision on part of Red Gate Farm near St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

Historic Pal Joey’s chimney faces demolition review

Nov 22, 2025

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Historic Pal Joey’s chimney faces demolition review

Batavia’s Historic Preservation Commission will review whether the deteriorating Pal Joey’s chimney along the Fox River should be partially or fully demolished after an engineer flagged serious structural concerns.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

St. Charles District 303 launches community-driven review of school facilities

Nov 22, 2025

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St. Charles District 303 launches community-driven review of school facilities

St. Charles District 303 has kicked off a six-month, community-led committee to take a fresh look at school buildings and help shape what comes next for facilities across the district.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

St. Charles officials hear residents’ concerns over federal immigration activity

Nov 20, 2025

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St. Charles officials hear residents’ concerns over federal immigration activity

Neighbors piled into a City Council meeting to share their thoughts about federal immigration activity and its effect on the community, though officials took no action as they consider possible next steps.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

Jumpstart January: A monthlong fitness challenge to support causes in the Tri-Cities

Nov 19, 2025

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Jumpstart January: A monthlong fitness challenge to support causes in the Tri-Cities

The St. Charles Women’s Club has opened registration for its monthlong virtual fitness challenge, Jumpstart January 2026, which raises funds for local nonprofits and offers weekly prizes.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local events

Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers free nature series

Nov 19, 2025

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Forest Preserve District of Kane County offers free nature series

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is offering a free Winter Wildlife Series with naturalist-led programs highlighting birds and animals active throughout the colder months.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local news

Geneva officials weigh new options for funding downtown needs

Nov 19, 2025

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Geneva officials weigh new options for funding downtown needs

Geneva leaders reviewed long-term funding options for downtown maintenance as costs rise and commuter activity remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Local events

A festive book-lover’s trolley set to roll through the Tri-Cities

Nov 17, 2025

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A festive book-lover’s trolley set to roll through the Tri-Cities

One of the routes offered by the new Chicagoland Bookstore Holiday Trolley will stop in St. Charles and Geneva on December 20, offering a festive way to support local indie bookstores during the holiday season.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft

Newsletter Archive

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
November 3 Newsletter: Dunham Castle — a European style landmark in the Fox Valley

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Nov 3, 2025

November 3 Newsletter: Dunham Castle — a European style landmark in the Fox Valley

Plus local food pantries and community organizations step up amid SNAP disruptions and St. Charles firefighters look back on the massive Pheasant Run fire.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
October 30 Newsletter: A new concept could give Tri-Cities a public park atop the Fox River

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Oct 30, 2025

October 30 Newsletter: A new concept could give Tri-Cities a public park atop the Fox River

Plus a "La Fox of Campton Hills" public hearing, a local artist profile, and the Rec Haus gaming venue debuts in St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
October 27 Newsletter: Locals share their thoughts on the state of the Tri-Cities

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Oct 27, 2025

October 27 Newsletter: Locals share their thoughts on the state of the Tri-Cities

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.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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