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When did finding local news and happenings get so hard?Well, now it's easy (and free). Join thousands of your closest neighbors in getting the area’s top news, events, things to do and live music shows in a quick, entertaining read.Covering Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles + nearby communities.

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Cheryl Terdina

I love your newsletter! My husband and I love to get out and have a very hard time finding information about local events. We’ve actually started a spreadsheet of our own to keep track of the events we go to so we can remember them the next year.Thanks for starting this. I’m a big fan already!

Kristen Milarski

THANK YOU for working so hard on this newsletter…I look forward to reading it. I normally loathe watching the news or reading the boring “other” local newsletters.Keep up the great work, this newsletter has made me feel more connected to my community.

Patti Lackman

Interesting, funny and up to date renderings of the Fox Valley. Great work!

Steven Mauk

Well written for us average neighborhood dads who want to know about fun stuff and new restaurants...but also the news we should probably keep up on.

Elizabeth Ponterio

Well written and very informative about government and community news residents need to know. It makes living in our Fox Valley easier and more enjoyable on a daily basis.

Greg Johnson

It’s nice to see nuggets of info for the Tri-Cities all in one place. I’m old school and like things in emails and neatly presented. No time for scrolling multiple sites as I fall down too many rabbit holes! Thanks!

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Covering Batavia, Geneva & St. Charles

About TCC

Sam Kraft here. I’m the publisher behind Tri-Cities Central.Born and raised in the Tri-Cities area, I've decided to put my journalism degree to good use: Keeping residents of the Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles area up to speed on all things local.The concept for this newsletter was born from a personal struggle (shout out to my wife Katie for the original idea) you might find relatable — an inability to find a comprehensive source of community news, events and updates specific to the Tri-Cities area.You shouldn't have to check dozens of websites, scroll your social feed and subscribe to multiple paid publications to know what's going on.That's why we're here.

What is Tri-Cities Central?

This is your hub for local news, events and community info — all in a five-minute read, max. You'll get the Tri-Cities area’s top stories, local happenings, live music performances and essential community updates delivered to your inbox in an entertaining, easy-to-digest format.It's published twice per week on Monday and Thursday mornings.

Here's what to expect:

•Timely topic: An exploration of something affecting the community right now.
•Key headlines: Relevant community happenings and local business news you should know about.
•Events roundup: A curated list of the week's live music performances, community events and more.
•Bonus content: We may have some surprises up our sleeve.

Here's what not to expect:

•Negativity: There are plenty of other places to find sensationalized headlines and an overemphasis on crime and politics.
•Fluff and filler: This newsletter is quick, dirty and to the point — stuff you'll find interesting, valuable and actionable (and hopefully entertaining).

This is collaborative:

We want to source ideas and feedback directly from interested readers to ensure the newsletter is delivering what they want.So don’t be shy about starting a conversation! Would love to hear what you think and keep building this community.Talk soon,
SamP.S. You can read past issues and articles here.

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If you haven't already, make sure to add tricitiescentral@mail.beehiiv.com to your contacts.Gmail folks: If you don’t see our emails, they're probably hiding in your spam, junk or promotions tab...just drag one of our emails on over your primary inbox.Apple Mail folks: Tap on our email address at the top of the email (in the "From" line) and click "Add to VIPs."You can connect with TCC on Facebook and Instagram, too.That’s it! Hopefully we'll be seeing each other around. Don't be a stranger.-SamP.S. You can read past issues and articles here.

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