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Nov 5, 2026
Geneva officials approved plans to replace the vacant Red Lobster on Randall Road with a building anchored by Shake Shack and CAVA, and the developer said he wants to build through the winter.
Batavia residents will soon see a $9 monthly charge for a new telehealth program on their utility bills unless they opt out, after the mayor broke a council tie to approve the initiative.
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Plus the 105-home Seventh Street Commons development gets the green light in St. Charles and a new pastry cafe plans to open this month in Batavia.
Live music
Nov 4, 2026
Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.
Local business
Nov 6, 2026
Visiting the family-owned Olech Farmers Insurance agency in downtown St. Charles comes with an unexpected perk: a free outdoor sculpture garden right outside its front door. Learn about the art oasis.
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The Geneva Chamber of Commerce launched a new charitable foundation that can take tax-deductible donations and allow the organization to explore different sources of funding for community projects.
Nov 3, 2026
St. Charles officials gave final approval to Pulte’s 105-home Seventh Street Commons residential development, and work at the former factory site could start as soon as April.
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
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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.
Oct 30, 2026
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A new citizens’ group wants to restore Geneva’s historic blacksmith shop as a riverfront park and Fox River Trail stop — though the building’s owner is still pursuing plans for housing on the site.
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.
Oct 31, 2026
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.
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.
Plus St. Charles looks to revamp a key downtown street and two Batavia filmmakers premier a new documentary.
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.
Oct 26, 2026
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.
