Third Street block set for repairs ahead of holiday shopping season in Geneva
Geneva will close a downtown block of Third Street for about a week to fix pavement that buckled in this summer’s heat. The goal is to reopen before Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28.
Batavia’s indoor market returns for the winter on Halloween
Batavia’s indoor farmers market kicks off its winter season Oct. 31 at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, with more than 20 local vendors, a few new faces, and breakfast and mimosas every Saturday morning through mid-May.
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Big Hearts of Fox Valley collecting holiday gift donations for local kids
Local nonprofit Big Hearts of Fox Valley is looking for new toys, board games, and teen gifts by Nov. 11 to fill Christmas bags for 625 St. Charles kids whose families are facing financial hardship.
St. Charles committee advances $3.5 million TIF agreement for Shops at Pheasant Run
St. Charles officials advanced a $3.5 million TIF agreement for the Shops at Pheasant Run that would reimburse the developer for eligible costs through property tax revenue generated by the project.
Batavia coach honored for starting girls flag football program from scratch
A Rotolo Middle School coach who started Batavia’s girls flag football program from the ground up earned a district Bulldog Award during Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.
These local forest preserves are planning fall controlled burns
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is planning controlled burns this fall at dozens of preserves, including LeRoy Oakes, Dick Young, and Les Arends, to clear invasive brush and help native plants thrive.
Eastbound East State Street lanes in Geneva on track to reopen around Thanksgiving
Geneva public works staff said that eastbound East State Street lanes are on track to reopen around Thanksgiving — and construction will take a break during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday periods.
Kane County approves permit for Tanner Road solar farm over North Aurora’s objection
The Kane County Board approved a special use permit for a solar farm on a Tanner Road property next to North Aurora homes — despite the village's objection to the project.
No talent? No problem. This local colored pencil artist will show you the way
Andria Burchett went from teaching neighbors in her basement to running Beech Tree Studio in Geneva, where five weekly colored pencil classes are built on a key principle: anyone willing to learn can draw.
Bliss Woods Forest Preserve just got 33 acres bigger
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County just added 33 acres to Bliss Woods, protecting the original part of the woodland that gave Sugar Grove its name.
State recommends removal of North Aurora dam but seeks community input
The state recommended removing the Fox River dam in North Aurora with a roughly $3M plan that keeps water flowing through the village’s mill race. Residents can weigh in through Oct. 29.
Batavia working on $1.25M deal to support Suncast's expansion
Batavia officials are working on a 10-year, $1.25 million incentive package for Suncast, the city’s largest industrial employer, that would keep the company in town, support its growth, and help keep electric rates stable for residents.
October 19 Newsletter: Hotel Baker and its spooky history
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.
