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Nov 25, 2025
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.
Local business
Nov 24, 2025
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.
Local news for Batavia, Geneva, & St. Charles
Newsletter
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.
Live music
Nov 26, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Nov 23, 2025
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.
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Small Business Saturday brings seasonal cheer to Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles with meet-and-greets, hot cocoa, spin-to-win discounts, and special deals at several local shops.
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Batavia school officials heard strong community pressure to adopt a local policy limiting immigration enforcement on school grounds to help students feel safer.
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.
Nov 22, 2025
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.
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.
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.
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Nov 19, 2025
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.
Geneva leaders reviewed long-term funding options for downtown maintenance as costs rise and commuter activity remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia.
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.
