Potential amenities floated for vacant St. Charles PD site
St. Charles officials discussed possible uses for the old police station site on the downtown riverfront, including an ice skating ribbon, small retail shops, an open-air plaza, and a bandshell for community gatherings and performances.
Campton Hills officials address unauthorized ticketed house parties
Campton Hills police said a series of disruptive house parties near Route 47 this summer has grown into an illegal event operation with admission fees and unlicensed food and alcohol sales.
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A new downtown Batavia mural debuts at City Hall on Sept. 12, showcasing wagons, windmills, limestone, and other ways the city has contributed to America's 250-year history.
Special reception in Batavia to explore the untold stories of Nelle Fabyan
Preservation Partners of the Fox Valley will host a Sept. 17 dinner in Batavia honoring Nelle Fabyan, shedding light on her life's mysterious untold stories and her trailblazing role at the historic Fabyan Villa and Riverbank Estate.
Batavia shares new data center details: noise, water use, and revenue
Batavia updated its data center project information page, adding new details about estimated water usage, noise levels, and revenue the 120K-square-foot facility is expected to generate for the city.
This Batavia songwriter turns strangers' stories into personal anthems
Drawing on decades of experience as a healthcare worker, Batavia songwriter Steve Cohen now writes original "personal anthems" for clients and communities — including a recent tribute to John Lewis performed in Geneva.
Batavia veterans group hands out $6K in scholarships, preps gift bags for local vets
As part of its ongoing community initiatives, Batavia's American Legion Post 504 handed out $6K in scholarships to high school grads entering medical fields and is prepping 100+ gift bags for local veterans this fall.
Golf simulator lounge proposed for vacant St. Charles retail space
A new indoor golf simulator lounge, which would also feature a remote workspace, has been proposed for a vacant Route 64 retail space on St. Charles' east side.
After nearly 20 years, Daddio's Diner in Batavia thanked the community for a great run as it announced that it's closing for good on Sept. 23 due to rising costs and an expiring lease.
New bakery brings a taste of France to St. Charles
Newly opened on W. Main St. in St. Charles, Marius French Bakery bakes its breads, pastries, and croissants from scratch overnight using ingredients imported from France — and they say business is off to a great start.
New leadership takes over the Salvation Army Tri-City Corps
The Salvation Army's Tri-City Corps in St. Charles announced that Mark and Sarah Nottle are stepping in to lead the organization just ahead of the center's 75th anniversary this October.
Self-guided nature walks and yarn nights coming to Kane County this fall
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is rolling out a new self-guided nature walk program at area preserves, plus monthly yarn art workshops in St. Charles.
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.
Plus the St. Charles school facilities referendum is now official, a new Mexican restaurant in the works, and a unique Tri-Cities canned food construction competition.
