Tri-Cities Central

12/29/2025

In our final edition of 2025, we're looking back at the most popular pieces of the year — from new restaurants and major developments to local history deep dives and fascinating community stories:

Plus new Illinois laws to know about, an update on the former St. Charles police station site, and ideas for last-minute New Year's Eve plans.

12/22/2025

A special holiday edition as we kick off Christmas week in the Tri-Cities:

Plus a Tri-Cities Dinner Club update, a new cafe opens in Geneva, and a plan crash at DuPage Airport.

12/19/2025

Storybook Cafe celebrated a ribbon cutting in downtown Geneva ahead of its public grand opening on December 21, bringing ceremonial-grade matcha, specialty coffee, and a community-focused space to 3rd Street in Geneva.

12/19/2025

Still trying to figure out what to do for New Year's Eve? Here are a bunch of local options:

Plus STC residents push for a local ICE policy, Batavia's budget approved with tax increases, and a local dog rescued from an icy pond.

12/18/2025

Geneva’s Historic Preservation Commission unanimously denied a third request to demolish the historic blacksmith shop at 4 East State Street, keeping the structure intact unless the decision is appealed to city council.

12/15/2025

A new restaurant concept may be coming to the long-tricky space at Wilson and River Street in downtown Batavia:

Plus a St. Charles housing project hits the pause button and county officials continue to discuss potentially redeveloping an east-side Geneva property into a solar field.

12/11/2025

The local coffee scene is expanding — plus an update on the Pheasant Run redevelopment project and American bison make a triumphant return to a Kane County preserve.

Plus an update on the potential Pheasant Run redevelopment project and American bison make a triumphant return to the Tri-Cities

12/04/2025

The biggest, brightest holiday lights near the Tri-Cities — plus news on a special commission for senior citizens in St. Charles, the demolition of a historic chimney in downtown Batavia, and several holiday events coming up this weekend:

Plus a special commission for senior citizens in St. Charles, the demolition of a historic chimney in downtown Batavia, and several holiday events over the weekend.

12/01/2025

Fun local restaurant news — just in time for winter 🌴

Plus the upcoming Geneva Christmas Walk and Holiday Home Tour, a historic weather weekend, and loose dogs attack dozens of chickens.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! We're thankful for the dozens of outstanding nonprofits and charitable organizations here in the Tri-Cities — and even created a list to help you narrow down which ones to support this season:

Plus St. Charles officials plan to review concept plans for a Pheasant Run redevelopment project and big local plans for Small Business Saturday.

11/24/2025

Who's ready for holiday festivities this week?⁣
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Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia. All in today's issue:

Plus concerns emerge about a new proposed St. Charles subdivision and officials are considering whether to demolish a historic chimney in downtown Batavia.