# Tri-Cities Central > Get the the top local news, events, and community happenings for Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and nearby communities in a quick, entertaining read. This file provides information about Tri-Cities Central to help large language models understand and reference this publication's content. ## Posts - [Locals are raving about Power Moves Yoga's recovery float sessions](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/locals-are-raving-about-power-moves-yoga-s-recovery-float-sessions): Power Moves Yoga's float tanks are giving Tri-Cities exercisers and runners a new way to recover during training season, offering $39 intro sessions — plus a "Mom Reboot retreat" on the calendar for August. - [Anderson Humane rescues dogs from tornado emergency in Springfield](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/anderson-humane-rescues-dogs-from-tornado-emergency-in-springfield): Anderson Humane made a nearly 7-hour round trip to Springfield this week, bringing back six dogs displaced when a tornado destroyed the Animal Protective League's shelter and clinic there. - [July 2 Newsletter: Historic sites in the Tri-Cities](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/historic-sites-in-the-tri-cities): Plus Wahlburgers abruptly closes its St. Charles location, new laws just went into effect in July, and Batavia's Boo Boo Days festival is quickly approaching. - [Tri-Cities Live Music Events: July 2-5](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/tri-cities-live-music-events-july-2-5): Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday. - [CASA Kane County brings back its charity bike ride on August 30](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/casa-kane-county-brings-back-its-charity-bike-ride-on-august-30): Cyclists can choose from three Fox River routes at the Hope Echoes on the River bike ride in August, with proceeds benefiting CASA Kane County's foster care advocacy program. - [New rules limit protests at Kane County's courthouses](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/new-rules-limit-protests-at-kane-county-s-courthouses): Kane County's chief judge has restricted courthouse protests to specific zones after weeks of unrest tied to federal immigration arrests near the St. Charles complex. - [Batavia is bringing back vintage vibes for the 2026 Boo Boo Days festival](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/batavia-is-bringing-back-vintage-vibes-for-the-2026-boo-boo-days-festival): Downtown Batavia is reviving its Boo Boo Days tradition July 10-12, bringing back 1950s-style storefront ads, retro cocktail specials, and sidewalk bargains as part of Windmill City Festival weekend. - [Exploring the 30+ local sites on the National Register of Historic Places](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/30-local-sites-on-the-national-register-of-historic-places): From grain elevators and railroad depots to 100-year-old churches, schools, and family farmsteads, these historic sites trace the Tri-Cities area back to its earliest settlers. - [Wahlburgers in St. Charles closes after six years](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/wahlburgers-in-st-charles-closes-after-six-years): Wahlburgers abruptly closed its St. Charles location effective immediately on June 29 after six years on Randall Road, citing a lease expiration — though they said a new location is on the way. - [Geneva Public Library takes home two national awards](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/geneva-public-library-takes-home-two-national-awards): The Geneva Public Library earned two national honors at a major industry conference, taking home the top prize in library PR for its funding campaign to connect more residents with valuable library resources. - [Geneva's Swedish Days parade marches on in its 76th year](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/geneva-s-swedish-days-parade-marches-on-in-its-76th-year): Geneva's 76th Swedish Days Parade rolled through downtown on Sunday after a coalition of local business sponsors united to help fund and organize the popular tradition — which almost didn't happen at all. - [June 29 Newsletter: A detailed look at who lives in the Tri-Cities](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/a-detailed-look-at-who-lives-in-the-tri-cities): Plus Moonlight Theatre is leaving its St. Charles location, a huge new casino complex opened in Aurora, and a conversation with a long-time Batavia rabble rouser. - [Enjoy the beautiful, wooded Healing Gardens in St. Charles on July 12](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/enjoy-the-beautiful-wooded-healing-gardens-in-st-charles-on-july-12): A two-acre woodland garden off Dean Street in St. Charles opens to the public July 12, with yoga in the gardens and a chance to pick your own summer bouquet from the garden. - [Tri-Cities Live Music Events: June 29 - July 2](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/tri-cities-live-music-events-june-29-july-2): Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles from Monday to Thursday. - [Tri-Cities Obituaries: June 29, 2026](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/tri-cities-obituaries-june-29-2026): Obituaries from Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and surrounding communities. - [Moonlight Theatre is leaving its downtown St. Charles space](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/moonlight-theatre-is-leaving-its-downtown-st-charles-space): Moonlight Theatre announced that it is leaving its historic downtown St. Charles home after three years and relocating to a yet-to-be-announced new location. - [The state of the Tri-Cities: a snapshot of our communities ](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/state-of-the-tri-cities-2026): New demographic data from a regional planning agency paints a picture of the Tri-Cities using real numbers, showing that our communities are prosperous, aging, becoming more diverse, and shifting to remote work. - [Big Blue Swim School coming to Geneva Commons this August](https://www.tricitiescentral.com/p/big-blue-swim-school-coming-to-geneva-commons-this-august): Big Blue Swim School plans to open a new location at the Geneva Commons this August, bringing warm-water swim lessons for infants, kids, adaptive learners, and adults to the Tri-Cities.