Tri-Cities Central

08/24/2026

A statewide road salt shortage forced North Aurora and St. Charles to seek out emergency deals, and it could cost St. Charles 53% more than its 2025 salt purchase.

08/22/2026

Batavia officials will review a request to tear down the former Hubbard's building in downtown Batavia, which has been vacant since 2019 after more than a century as a fixture of the downtown corridor.

08/21/2026

St. Charles officials did not approve the latest version of the Shops at Pheasant Run redevelopment proposal this week, leaving the 33-acre east side project stalled with an uncertain future.

08/20/2026

From a Tom Petty cover concert on Thursday to a bluegrass session on Sunday, here's every local live music performance happening this weekend:

Performances in Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles on Thursday through Sunday.

08/20/2026

Geneva sculptor Larry Johnson has spent decades turning clay and molten bronze into public art around the Tri-Cities, from the St. Charles library's fireplace piece to Peck Farm's "Prairie Girl."

08/19/2026

Construction has started on a new Lou Malnati's in St. Charles, which will be a full-service restaurant with seating for 200+ indoors plus more on the patio:

Construction has started on a new Lou Malnati's in St. Charles, which will be a full-service restaurant with seating for 200+ indoors plus more on the patio — it's expected to open near Fox Haven Square this fall.

08/18/2026

North Aurora officials reviewed a 339-home concept plan for the Beiriger Farm property near Deepath and Tanner roads, which could be developed as part of a long-planned realignment of Tanner Road:

North Aurora officials reviewed a 339-home concept plan for the Beiriger Farm property near Deepath and Tanner roads, which could be developed as part of a long-planned realignment of Tanner Road.

08/17/2026

After decades of neglect, the historic 1846 Amasa White House in Geneva has deteriorated to the point where Kane County is now considering a full roof rebuild, a phased restoration, or mothballing the structure for future reactivation:

After decades of neglect, the historic 1846 Amasa White House in Geneva has deteriorated to the point where Kane County is now weighing a full roof rebuild, a phased restoration, or mothballing the structure for future reactivation.

08/15/2026

Geneva officials approved a Route 31 deal with IDOT for a new bus pad, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and a mid-block crossing near Fargo Boulevard where a section of sidewalk has been closed for years:

Geneva officials approved a Route 31 deal with IDOT for a new bus pad, sidewalk, ADA curb ramps, and a mid-block crossing near Fargo Boulevard where a section of sidewalk has been closed.

08/14/2026

A new "cat cafe" may soon be coming to downtown Batavia, combining a coffee shop with a supervised cat lounge — giving adoptable cats visibility while partnering with local rescue groups for intake and adoptions:

If given final approval, Kitty Cocoa Café at 139 First Street would combine a coffee shop with a supervised cat lounge, giving adoptable cats visibility while partnering with local rescue groups for intake and adoptions.