St. Charles denies proposed Route 31 senior care home
St. Charles officials unanimously recommended denying a proposed 16-resident senior care facility on Route 31, citing the location as inappropriate and overriding the Plan Commission's earlier approval.
Geneva's old Hi-Hat building is becoming a downtown event venue
Geneva officials approved a $50,000 historic preservation grant to help convert the 1906 church building at 227 Hamilton (formerly the Hi-Hat Resale shop) into a downtown event venue called the Hamilton Venue.
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Batavia approves $1M in TIF funds for affordable housing near downtown
Batavia officials approved a $1 million TIF agreement to build a 72-unit affordable housing complex on a former quarry site at 400 S. River Street, with a land closing targeted for July and construction expected to take roughly two years.
St. Charles revokes liquor and video gaming licenses for Global Brew Tap House
St. Charles revoked the liquor and video gaming licenses of Global Brew Tap House for failure to pay city alcohol taxes, building out a kitchen without permits, and then skipping its own hearing — though the owners are now disputing the city's account.
Local schools rack up national honors and district recognition
Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles schools each picked up notable honors recently, from a national music designation to a vocabulary team finishing 2nd in the country.
Swedish Days entertainment lineup announced for 76th annual festival
The Geneva Chamber has released the full entertainment lineup for the 76th annual Swedish Days festival on June 24–28, with nightly headliners, a talent competition, and daily performances in the Craft Beer Tent.
Geneva Public Library's summer reading challenge starts June 1
Geneva Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through July 31 with prizes, a redesigned tracker, and a free magician kick-off event on June 6.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
