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Batavia committee backs 20 mph downtown and 2027 utility rate increases after budget hearingGeneva D304 plans a 3.61% levy increase and takes a first step toward a solar leaseSt. Charles D303 starts weighing a smaller referendum or safety bonds after Nov. 3 lossGeneva restarts police station plan with a smaller design and a $1.5 million state grantCandidate filing for April 2027 local races opens Nov. 16 in the Tri-Cities

Ready-made plans

Editor-curated plans for date nights, family days and rainy days across the Tri-Cities.

Brick-paved shared street on River Street in downtown Batavia with a share-the-road sign
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Friday night in Batavia: a free museum, happy hour and the Holiday Lantern Walk

Start at the Depot Museum before it closes at 4, catch happy hour on Wilson Street, then follow the lantern trail through more than 30 downtown shops open late on Friday, Nov. 13.

Fri, Nov 13
Batavia
Water spilling over a dam on the Fox River, with the Hotel Baker and other buildings on the far bank
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Saturday in St. Charles: coffee, a river walk, pizza and Foghat at the Arcada

An afternoon downtown by the Fox River that ends with Foghat and Head East on stage at the Arcada Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Sat, Nov 14
St. Charles
A tree-lined brick-edged sidewalk along Third Street in downtown Geneva, with a red wooden storefront, an OPEN flag and a small outdoor table and chairs
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Sunday in Geneva: brewpub brunch, Third Street, a Fabyan walk and a food truck

A slow Sunday, Nov. 15: brunch at Stockholm's, chocolate on Third Street, a quiet-season walk at Fabyan Forest Preserve and barbecue at Art History Brewing.

Sun, Nov 15
Geneva