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March 31 Newsletter: Batavia's Newton House through the ages

March 31 Newsletter: Batavia's Newton House through the ages

Plus surveillance cameras in Batavia, restaurant openings and closings, and national recognition for St. Charles and Campton Hills.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 27 Newsletter: Elgin missing person case from 1983 is making headlines

March 27 Newsletter: Elgin missing person case from 1983 is making headlines

Plus an update on the Little Owl building's future plans, weekend comedy shows and last-minute election preparation.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 24 Newsletter: Tri-Cities shine in "Best of the West" awards

March 24 Newsletter: Tri-Cities shine in "Best of the West" awards

Plus conversations about St. Charles' energy future are heating up and a new local music website was recently launched.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 20 Newsletter: A brief history of Campton Township and Campton Hills

March 20 Newsletter: A brief history of Campton Township and Campton Hills

Plus new owners for the Kane County Cougars and a recap of the St. Charles St. Patrick's Day Parade, including photos and award winners.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 17 Newsletter: The past — and future — of the Little Owl building

March 17 Newsletter: The past — and future — of the Little Owl building

Plus a project to make Batavia's Peace Bridge more accessible and the potential return of the popular "Wine Down Wednesdays" event in St. Charles

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 10 Newsletter: Gearing up for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

March 10 Newsletter: Gearing up for St. Patrick's Day celebrations

Plus a downtown Batavia building being considered for a new restaurant and ideas for local things to do during spring break.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 6 Newsletter: A month to celebrate the women of the Tri-Cities

March 6 Newsletter: A month to celebrate the women of the Tri-Cities

Plus early voting set to begin in Kane County and a call for donations to support the Lazarus House shelter in St. Charles.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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March 3 Newsletter: Restoration for historic downtown St. Charles building

March 3 Newsletter: Restoration for historic downtown St. Charles building

Plus local election resources and candidate information as well as the grand opening of the new St. Charles Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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February 27 Newsletter: A brief history Kane County's Mill Creek subdivision

February 27 Newsletter: A brief history Kane County's Mill Creek subdivision

Plus the Village of Elburn continues to consider allowing golf carts and a St. Charles native takes part in a historic moon landing.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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February 24 Newsletter: Tips for getting your Real ID in time for the May 7 deadline

February 24 Newsletter: Tips for getting your Real ID in time for the May 7 deadline

Plus updates on road projects in Batavia and St. Charles and a trio of beauty businesses celebrate their grand opening in Geneva.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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February 20 Newsletter: Tri-Cities locals share what they like — and don't like — about the direction of their downtowns

February 20 Newsletter: Tri-Cities locals share what they like — and don't like — about the direction of their downtowns

Plus a new Batavia hype crew, a grooming shop for guys planned for Geneva and local winter activities for bird lovers.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft
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February 17 Newsletter: Bundle up, it's going to be a frigid week in the Tri-Cities

February 17 Newsletter: Bundle up, it's going to be a frigid week in the Tri-Cities

Plus the impact of hemp regulations on local small businesses, several new business openings and a string of burglaries.

Sam Kraft
Sam Kraft