Effort targets nuisance mosquitoes and those carrying disease like West Nile virus.
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Treasurer reminds taxpayers of pending Sept. 4 deadline for second installment of property taxes.
Sgt. Anthony Dowling of St. Charles received honors after two-day competition over the weekend in Springfield.
Romney touts the Ryan's Wisconsin values; says he is an "intellectual leader of the Republican Party." What do St. Charles voters think? Share your opinion on Patch.
School District 303 officials confirmed at midafternoon that air sample testing indicates the Norris Recreation Center near St. Charles East High School is fit for occupancy. The actual repairs, however, could take longer, and the racquetball courts will
Residents gathered in St. Charles City Hall on Thursday night to brainstorm ideas for the East Side mall — both with and without the retail development.
IDOT expects to reopen highway just south of Fox Glen Drive on Aug. 27, after completion of the Norton Creek culvert repairs.
USDA gives Lake and McHenry counties primary disaster designations, makes Kane farmers eligible for assistance.
Here is a rundown of the symptoms and about vaccinations for whooping cough, also called pertussis. The story also has links to pages where you can listen to the sound of the cough in an infant and in an adult.
Kane County is not alone. The statewide increase in pertussis has sparked a push by public health agencies for children’s vaccinations.
Bins set out at St. Charles facilities to accept donations to the food bank.
Matt Zmuda and Grant Markowicz, both 18 and both of St. Charles, finished their projects and were bestowed the Eagle Scout honor during a ceremony on Sunday
Visioning Workshop is slated for 7 p.m. Aug. 9 in the St. Charles City Council Chambers.
St. Charles businessman donates three ballistic vests to cash-strapped sheriff's office to help protect the dogs in the K9 unit.
Residents may see rust in the water during or immediately after the testing procedure, but the water is safe; however you may want to refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear.
Facility's Aug. 13 reopening is in doubt after workers discovered problem during the center's annual closure for routine maintenance
Music takes Chicago by storm this weekend with Black Sabbath, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Black Keys and more playing in Grant Park. Get the details and tell us if you're going and who you want to see!
Open house offers a chance for St. Charles residents to share their reactions to the work so far on the comprehensive master plan for downtown and the Western Gateway/Randall Road area.
Department raised more than $8,000 in 2011.
Drought, storms have taken toll on newly planted trees.
Kane County Health Department issues information about recall.
Meeting is tonight at 7.
Relocating to St. Charles Municipal Center.
Public workshop set for Aug. 9.
The city of Geneva is banning open burning temporarily
City officials object to removal of affordable housing units from development, question density.
City Council meeting begins at 7 p.m., followed by Government Operations Committee and Planning & Development Committee meetings.
Library Foundation seeking donations for beautification project.
IL 25 will be closed south of Fox Glen Drive for three weeks to repair a culvert at Norton Creek.
President proposes extending Bush-era tax cuts only for those earning less than $250,000.
Loans are available through a state program to help with storm damage.
Business listings provided by the city show business openings and closings between April and June.
Temperatures expected to reach 100. Take precaution against the heat.
Contractors hauling off some debris, but foundations and reusable concrete will remain on site.
Rain from weekend storms provided enough moisture to safely fire off pyrotechnics to celebrate Independence Day.
High winds bring down trees, disrupt power across the city.
Government Operations Committee meeting, which was scheduled to meet after council, has been cancelled.
Federal health care mandate deemed constitutional by five of the nine judges.
Park District will make announcement Monday.