The Batavia Public Library is planning a $14.4M renovation this fall
The Batavia Public Library is launching a $14.4 million, 12-month renovation this November, and the project is already running about $400,000 over budget before construction begins.
Industrial Treasures is pulling its warehouse outdoors for a two-weekend tent sale
Industrial Treasures in St. Charles is pulling its warehouse and private inventory outside for a two-weekend tent sale June 26–28 and July 3–5, including pieces that have never been available on the retail floor.
Sam Kraft
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8 outdoor getaways worth the drive from the Tri-Cities this summer
We've rounded up eight worthwhile outdoor getaways within three hours of the Tri-Cities, with travel tips from Valor Carts for making the most of nearby camping, lake house, and state park destinations.
New counseling practice opens its doors in downtown Batavia
A new therapy practice called Clever Fox Counseling has opened in downtown Batavia, offering mental health counseling for individuals, couples, and families.
St. Charles officials recommend $800K in arts and mental health funding
St. Charles officials are recommending $103,500 for local arts groups (flat for a third year) and $700,000 for mental health agencies (up about $20,000), with funding shifting noticeably between individual organizations.
Batavia officials weighing plans to address Depot Pond's water quality issues
As the Batavia Park District considers options to fix Depot Pond's worsening algae and sediment problems, consultants are recommending a surface aerator over a decorative fountain.
Swank Coffee & Wine Lounge is coming to Fox Haven Square
Swank Coffee & Wine Lounge is preparing to open at Fox Haven Square in St. Charles, with a fireplace lounge vibe and a menu that shifts from pastries and coffee in the morning to sandwiches and wine in the afternoon.
Don't sleep on these Tri-Cities restaurant specials
This list of restaurant deals across Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles spans everything from breakfast and half-priced burgers to steep drink discounts and Friday fish fries.
New "Sidewalk Sessions" live music series coming to downtown Geneva this summer
A new weekly live music series will add to the downtown Geneva ambiance starting July 5, bringing acoustic acts to various locations along Third and State every Sunday through September.
Chianti's in Geneva is launching a food truck and hoping to add a dining room
Not only is long-time Geneva establishment Chianti's launching a food truck with a grand opening party on Saturday (6/20), but they've filed with Geneva to add on-site dining to the current Stevens Street carryout location.
June 8 Newsletter: Summer getaway ideas along Lake Michigan
Plus the Little Owl building in Geneva is ready for lease, Batavia's Wednesday Evening Farmers Market starts this week, and a circus is coming to St. Charles.
June 4 Newsletter: What's your favorite local breakfast spot?
Plus an update on Batavia's riverfront affordable housing project, a St. Charles bar shut down by the city, and the Big Boy locomotive barrels through Geneva.
May 28 Newsletter: See where the Tri-Cities land on a ranking of all 205 Chicagoland towns
Plus a New York-style Italian deli is now open in Geneva, a senior home facility project advances in St. Charles, and officials discuss rising energy bills.
May 25 Newsletter: The next phase for an iconic Geneva shop
Plus a project that would bring a restaurant, retail, and apartments to downtown Geneva — and a teenage girl set fire to the Kane County Cougars' team bus in Canada.
May 21 Newsletter: Memorial Day happenings in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles
Plus St. Charles takes an official position on the Fox River dam, pools open this weekend across the Tri-Cities, and a local writer reflects on five decades of creative pursuits.
