St. Charles committee votes to advance revised Pheasant Run redevelopment plan
St. Charles officials advanced a revised Shops at Pheasant Run plan this week — with additional limits on drive-thrus and car washes — though many residents and some council members said they don't think it's the best fit for the city's eastern gateway.
Texas Roadhouse gets green light for Randall Road site in Batavia
Batavia officials approved a sales tax rebate deal that clears the way for a new Texas Roadhouse location on Randall Road near the Kohl's shopping center.
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How a local artist turns clay, color, and creativity into community gifts
Retired art teacher Nicole Yingst turned a worrying moment in her baby’s hospital room into a 15-year tradition of tie dyeing onesies for new local moms, and she's still serving as a fine role model for young artists.
Four Oktoberfest parties are happening around the Tri-Cities this weekend
Four local spots are throwing Oktoberfest parties this weekend, with beer special releases, German food, live music, festive attire, and a few competitive stein-holding contests.
Elburn police report no violations after license plate reader and towing allegations
Elburn police announced that an investigation found no wrongdoing by an officer accused on Facebook of misusing license plate readers and favoring one towing company over others.
Batavia school board seeks exemption from state PE class requirements
Amid scheduling constraints, Batavia's Board of Education voted to submit a waiver request to the state seeking a five-year exemption from the rule that students have PE class at least three out of every five days.
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County will host two candidate forums at Batavia City Hall this week, giving voters a chance to hear directly from candidates ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Batavia moves closer to adding new section of Fox River Trail
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi recently presented $250,000 in federal funding for a construction project that would add a new section of the Fox River Trail near Batavia's wastewater treatment plant, improving safety and connectivity.
Tourism officials say local visitor spending hit record high in 2025
Geneva and Elburn are now part of a regional tourism push that officials say helped drive a record $288.85 million in visitor spending across the Aurora area last year.
Saved by Campton Hills boy, orphaned mink returned to the wild
After a Campton Hills boy found an orphaned mink kit on his driveway, his family got the animal to Anderson Human, where it was successfully rehabbed and ultimately released into a local wetland last week.
Vacant downtown St. Charles lot gets recommendation for new 12-unit apartment building
St. Charles officials recommended approval of a redevelopment agreement for a 12-unit apartment building to go up on a prominent downtown lot that's been sitting empty for 20 years.
August 24 Newsletter: The uncertain future of St. Charles' Pheasant Run site
Plus a proposal to demolish a prominent downtown Batavia building, an update on the Geneva blacksmith shop, and a world-record holder from St. Charles has his eyes on a new feat.
