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Nov 3, 2026
The 191-year-old Congregational Church of Batavia is celebrating its new rooftop solar panels after a two-year journey to modernize and upgrade the historic building.
Artist profile
Nov 2, 2026
Tia Holinger says she never thought of herself as an artist, but between teaching middle school art, leading a mural project for Kane County Jail inmates, and producing impressive paintings and sculptures, her work tells a different story.
Local news for Batavia, Geneva, & St. Charles
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Plus St. Charles looks to revamp a key downtown street and two Batavia filmmakers premier a new documentary.
Live music
Nov 1, 2026
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday.
Oct 21, 2026
Here’s a quick guide to the key races and questions on Tri-Cities area ballots before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Oct 31, 2026
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St. Charles officials are evaluating five design options for remaking Riverside Avenue near the Arcada downtown, including new crosswalks, a wider sidewalk, and a possible one-way conversion.
Although Tri-Cities Canstruction will feature eight local teams competing to build creative sculptures solely out of canned food, the real winners will be local food pantries — and Giving Tuesday donations can make a huge difference.
Local business
Aquascape’s Pond Shop and Heinz Brothers Greenhouse earned this year’s Made in St. Charles Awards for developing their products and growing their businesses right here in town.
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Batavia’s proposed $173.36 million budget for 2027 — which focuses on funding upgrades for aging streets, pipes, and electric systems — would raise the city’s property tax and increase water, sewer, and electric rates.
Oct 28, 2026
Two Batavia filmmakers premiered “MR CON,” a true crime documentary about a notorious Chicago-area lawyer that used local homes, businesses, and a Geneva resident’s vintage car to recreate scenes from the 1970s.
Oct 27, 2026
To fund safety repairs at district facilities, the Batavia school board advanced plans for a $12.6M bond sale that wouldn't require a referendum but would raise property taxes.
A St. Charles native turned the Munger Road ghost story into a hit horror movie 15 years ago. Here’s the story behind the film, the legend, and what happened to the promised sequel.
Local events
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Geneva and St. Charles are both hosting free pumpkin composting events on Nov. 7, giving residents a convenient way to smash or drop off old jack-o’-lanterns so they don't end up in a landfill.
Oct 26, 2026
Self-published Batavia author Suzie Young turned a vivid dream into “Hannah McNoodle,” a watercolor picture book she created with local illustrator Karen Heyse and her two granddaughters.
Oct 29, 2026
Plus Batavia school upgrades could impact property taxes, an overview of local races in the Nov. 3 election, and two Geneva restaurant closures.
Plus an affordable housing project for seniors proposed in Geneva and a wrestler from St. Charles is now a gold medalist.
Oct 22, 2026
Plus good news on Geneva's East State Street project, a Pheasant Run TIF deal in St. Charles, and a weekend full of Halloween events.
Oct 19, 2026
Plus the St. Charles Lou Malnati's sets an opening date, neighbors push back on a proposed housing development, and two Batavia businesses are closing.
Oct 15, 2026
Plus a chance to help shape the Tri-Cities Central Awards, several new business openings, and the best local scarecrow displays.
Oct 12, 2026
Plus a major Route 47 study, a Batavia nonprofit helping residents make ends meet, and a new corporate HQ in Geneva.
Oct 8, 2026
Plus Flock cameras removed from Mill Creek by resident request, a 21-home development proposed for Geneva, and apple-picking destinations.
Oct 5, 2026
Plus a Shake Shack could be coming to the Geneva Commons, Scarecrow Weekend approaches, and a potential new bike and pedestrian path in St. Charles.
