Vacant downtown St. Charles lot gets recommendation for new 12-unit apartment building
St. Charles officials recommended approval of a redevelopment agreement for a 12-unit apartment building to go up on a prominent downtown lot that's been sitting empty for 20 years.
Two downtown Batavia buildings cleared for demolition
Batavia officials approved the demolition of two downtown buildings this week — the old Hubbard's furniture store on N. Batavia Ave. and a structure on Webster St. that the city originally bought for a food pantry that fell through.
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Batavia Chamber to honor longtime volunteer Ellen Huxtable this month
The Batavia Chamber will present this year's top volunteer honor to ambassador Ellen Huxtable at the annual "Chamber Cheers" fall celebration on Sept. 28.
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.
Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move up State Street
Geneva's Up North Wine Tasting Room is planning to move into the State Street space previously occupied by Firewater BBQ in January and rebrand as Up North Wine & Whiskey Lounge.
For this Geneva artist, creative pottery and giving back go hand in hand
Retired engineer John Lo turned a lifelong passion for art into a thriving ceramics practice, and now the self-described “world traveler” gives half of his sales from shows and fairs to nonprofits.
Voter registration efforts are ramping up in Kane County this month
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has organized two voter registration events and a free Election Expo this month to coincide with National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day.
There are more towns called Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles than you think
It turns out that Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles aren't just our towns — U.S. Census data shows more than 25 other namesakes nationwide, plus there's a surprising connection to Jakarta, Indonesia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
