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🌱 Patch AM: Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Put St. Charles Estate On The Market For $2.799 Million

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Greetings St. Charles! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Celebrity couple lists luxurious Fox Glen estate for $2.799 million
  • What will replace the long-vacant downtown St. Charles First Street lot?
  • Why alleged gang arrests matter for St. Charles-area safety

Also on today's calendar: Tour Channahon's Premier 55+ Community This Saturday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with variable clouds, temps: high: 70, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Put St. Charles Estate On The Market For $2.799 Million (patch.com) — St. Charles residents are seeing one of the town's most famous couples, Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg, list their Fox Glen estate for $2.799 million after 11 years in the community. The 7,236-square-foot home on a wooded 1.25-acre lot features four bedrooms, six baths, a pool, and lavish entertainment spaces that reflect the pair's entertainment careers. Locals may be curious whether the couple will remain in the area or relocate as their TV and music commitments evolve.
   

2. St. Charles City Council OKs agreement for 12-unit downtown apartment building (chicagotribune.com) — St. Charles officials have approved a redevelopment agreement for a four-story, 12-unit apartment building with ground-floor parking at Illinois Street and Route 31, the final piece of the First Street project. The developer will buy the city-owned lot for $100,000, while the city covers streetscape work and electrical infrastructure, with construction slated to start by May 1 and finish by December 2027.
   

3. Aurora police investigations lead to gang arrests, 'significant' drugs, weapons busts (shawlocal.com) — Kane County authorities are holding several alleged gang members at the Adult Justice Center in St. Charles after Aurora police seized guns, suspected drugs, and ammunition in three separate investigations this week. The arrests, tied to traffic stops and a home search, highlight ongoing efforts to keep illegal firearms and narcotics off nearby streets and could lead to lengthy prison sentences if convictions follow.
   

4. Lowest regular gas price in Kane County hits $3.99 for week ending Sept. 19 (kanecountyreporter.com) — Drivers in St. Charles are seeing some of Kane County's lower gas prices, with recent reports showing regular gas dipping below the county average of $4.70 per gallon. A GasBuddy roundup compares prices across nearby towns and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are driving the volatility you're feeling at the pump.
   

5. 2026 Hertz Summer Workshop Recap (eurekalert.org) — St. Charles' Q Center recently hosted 251 Hertz Foundation fellows and guests for a four-day workshop focused on cutting-edge science, from brain research and quantum computing to nuclear energy. Attendees heard Nobel laureates, joined hands-on sessions, and launched a $100,000 matching challenge, bringing national scientific leaders and philanthropic energy into the local community.
   

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