Rosati’s Pizza moves its national headquarters to Geneva
Rosati’s Pizza has moved its national headquarters to Geneva as the family-owned Chicago-area pizza chain is on track for its biggest growth year in history.
Lead cleanup for St. Charles railroad bridge moves into next phase
After being cited by the IEPA in May, Union Pacific is cleaning up peeling lead paint from its railroad bridge near Route 31 in St. Charles, with a full repainting of the bridge expected next spring.
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Kane County recycling center on Fabyan to close for about a month
Kane County’s recycling center on Fabyan Parkway in Geneva will close for about a month starting Oct. 19 for repaving and site improvements, but alternative sites will be available.
With a third of local households struggling to afford the basics, Batavia United Way is helping fill the gap
According to a new report from Batavia United Way, about a third of Batavia households are working yet struggle to make ends meet — here's how the local nonprofit is helping through grant funding and community programs.
What's next for Route 47? A proposed county study aims to find out
Kane County's Executive Committee advanced a nearly $4M study on the future of Route 47, exploring possible bypasses around Elburn and Lily Lake and improvements at key crossings.
St. Charles painter Danielle Piloto turns classical portraits into modern stories
St. Charles painter Danielle Piloto blends classical technique with modern storytelling, creating portraits that tackle motherhood, liberty, justice, and how young women see themselves.
Kane County sheriff pulling Flock cameras from Mill Creek after residents push back
The Kane County Sheriff's Office announced that it will remove Flock license plate-reading cameras from the Mill Creek subdivision after a neighborhood group asked for them to go.
Batavia approves new limits on video gaming licenses
Batavia approved a new limit of 14 video gaming licenses across the city, set new location rules for establishments with gaming, and banned gaming cafés completely.
Proposed Geneva project would bring 21 homes to Keslinger Road property
A local planning firm wants Geneva to annex a six-acre Keslinger Road property and rezone it for development into a subdivision of 21 single-family homes.
Step inside Geneva’s hidden village of Swedish cottages
Most locals have only glimpsed them from the bike path, but a nearly century-old community of tiny Swedish cottages on Geneva's east side has an interesting history — and will soon open its gates to the public.
Kane County Cougars switching to National Association of Professional Baseball
The Kane County Cougars are leaving the American Association to join the National Association of Professional Baseball starting in 2027, but the team says the game day experience won't change.
Proposed plan to replace Geneva's former Red Lobster includes Shake Shack
Proposed plans for a new building on the vacant former Red Lobster site at the Geneva Commons show Shake Shack and CAVA as tenants. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission will review the plans Thursday.
