Most Popular Baby Names for Girls, Boys of 2013

2013 Crowds, Economic Impact Up from Scarecrow Fest

City’s Official Song Has Spot in Holiday Homecoming

St. Charles kicks off the holidays with the Lighting of the Lights on Friday and the Electric Christmas Parade on Saturday.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Comedian to Couples Without Kids: YOU HAVE NO IDEA

Thursday, Nov. 21, Is Your Chance to Quit

The Kane County Health Department is encouraging smokers to set the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. Twelve percent of our county’s residents report being a current smoker.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Sale Complete: Charlestowne Mall Becomes The Quad

New name accompanies sale executed by Geneva-based Sperry Van Ness. Look for a groundbreaking on renovation in April 2014.

Watch a Porcupine Eat a Pumpkin and Squeal

Thank you, Internet, for the perfect end to Halloween.

College Board Taps D303 for Honor

St. Charles School District 303 has been named to the College Board’s Advanced Placement Honor Roll.

Parenting Lessons: Year One

"Is she warm enough? Is she too warm? Is she still breathing??" These are examples of the thoughts racing through the mind of a new parent.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

A Case for Applause for Haines Students

Thompson Students Collect Candy for Troops

Trending: The Nation Says Thank You to Veterans

See how people are thanking veterans around the country.

Meijer Matches 'Simply Give' Donations 2-1 on Nov. 15-16

Program generates more than $6.5 million, or 39 million meals for local food pantries.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

How You Can Help Fund a 'Junior Kane County Board'

Kane County is the third public entity to try crowd funding as a way to promote public projects.

Nov. 11 Ribbon-Cutting Set for East Main/Route 64 Completion

All lanes of traffic reopened from 7th Avenue in St. Charles to Route 59 in West Chicago; St. Charles Chamber of Commerce to celebrate project’s end.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

First Street Deck May Get Dual Electric Car Charger

The city has received a grant to pay for the $13,000 project, but the charging station must be installed by Dec. 19.

Mom's Song Moves Baby to Tears

Mom's rendition of "My Heart Can't Tell You No" creates a strong reaction in her 10-month-old baby.

Aldermen Advance Charlestowne Mall PUD Changes

Some residents step forward to urge caution over speed as plans advance for a $70 million reboot of the mall.

Barth Award Given to Former St. Charles Mayor Norris

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

A Father's Priceless Reaction to Son's Report Card

Every parent should have this much joy at report card time.

Celebrating Rosh Hashanah 2012 in the St. Charles Area

Make this holiday special with these traditional recipes and share some of your favorites.

Fitness Pro Focuses on Senior's Needs, Not Event

Thinking beyond the running event is important to reinforcing healthy abilities that will help woman stay physically active, longer, fitness pro Kate Galliett says.

Magazine Ranks St. Charles, Geneva Schools Among Kane's Best

Chicago Magazine's September issues spells out which school ranked what and how the schools were rated, from Chicago through the outer suburbs.

'American Pickers' Want to Pick Through Illinois

The "modern archeologists" who star in the History Channel show plan to be in Illinois in September, according to a show producer.

New Local Editor Begins at St. Charles Patch

Elgin native Ted Schnell is looking forward to serving this Fox River community.

Baker Memorial United Methodist Church Celebrates 175 Years in St. Charles

Church to host open house July 29.

Give Metra a Piece of Your Mind

Metra wants to know how it can better serve you. Here is your chance. Attend one of the upcoming public sessions or comment online.

Timeline of Memorial Day Events in St. Charles

Parade begins at 10 a.m.

Letter to the Editor: Transparency Versus Opaqueness Part 4

Reader Jay Thomas shares concerns over Lexington Homes. Thomas' thoughts will be shared in several posts due to the length of the letter.

Letter to the Editor: We Are What We Build

Jhennifer Amundson's letter to the editor opposing the Lexington Club development will be run in two parts due to length. Amundson is a professor of architecture and architectural history at Judson University.

Letter to the Editor: Transparency Versus Opaqueness Part 3

Reader Jay Thomas shares concerns over Lexington Homes. Thomas' thoughts will be shared in several posts due to the length of the letter.

Can You Believe This Weather?

Recording-setting temperatures have made it seem more like the beginnings of summer than spring.

Fermilab Experiments See Hints of Elusive Higgs Boson

The search continues for the Higgs boson, which governs how matter is formed. Here are the latest results, released to the public early this morning.