St. Charles, Geneva, and Batavia, IL, are located next to each other along the Fox River, about 40 miles west of Chicago. The towns along the river, from Elgin to Aurora, and Naperville, down to Joliet, Illinois are known as the Fox Valley area.

The far west suburbs of Chicago are growing, as industry and international corporations find it an excellent area for corporate headquarters. With hiqh quality schools, proximity to Chicago, and an expanding economy, Kane and DuPage county, are among the most attractive places to live in the United States.

From the Fox Valley area, you're only a 40-minute drive to the Loop, but also well outside the metropolitan area. The Randall road corridor, as well as I-59 have grown to include all the best shops you would find in a large city. Theater, dining, education, all are readily available, as well as art, culture, museums, and transportation.

While many areas of the country are facing economic slowdowns, the Chicago area is attracting business from all over the world. Our bid for the 2016 Olympics represents a renewed interest in showing off a world-class city.