$13M Facility For Kane Co. Coroner, Sheriff Under Construction

The 55,000-square-foot building on the Kane County Judicial Center campus is set to be completed in early 2021, according to officials.

St. Charles City Council To Cut $2.4M From Budget Due To Pandemic

Aldermen are looking to cut about 5 percent of the city’s budgeted spending, or $2.4 million, according to a report.

Kane County Sheriff Details Use-Of-Force Policy, Backs Reform

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain signalled his support Tuesday for criminal justice reform and reducing the number of people held in jail.

Oberweis: Mail-in ballot legislation a partisan stunt

Oberweis calls for ballot applications to be sent with Constitutional Amendment mailing

St. Charles Park District Facing $1M Shortfall Due To Coronavirus

With most park district facilities closed down due to the pandemic, officials will have to temper their revenue projections for 2020.

Kane County Republican Leaders To Hand Out Care Packages Saturday

Local elected officials are set to distribute packages using a drive-thru, no-contact system at two locations in St. Charles and Elgin.

Oberweis calls for lawmaker input into Governor's re-opening plan

The Governor’s plan to re-open Illinois needs the input of all of the state’s diverse regions, says Senator Oberweis.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

City Of St. Charles Finance Reporting Receives Awards

City of St. Charles financial reporting practices have earned recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).

Coronavirus in St. Charles: 52 Confirmed Cases, 0 Deaths

Data from the Kane County Health Department shows confirmed cases in the city have more than doubled since the start of April.

Coronavirus In Kane Co.: Jail Prep, Conditions

Kane County Sheriff Ronald Hain shares an update on conditions within the Kane County Jail.

Coronavirus: St. Charles Reduces Staff, Services To Slow Spread

Some non-essential services will be suspended for now due to the coronavirus, but essential ones will continue, St. Charles officials said.

St. Charles Issues Coronavirus State Of Emergency Declaration

St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina was granted emergency authority to make financial and operational decisions amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Kane County Court Scales Back Operations Due to Coronavirus

Most criminal and civil cases be continued to dates after April 17, according to the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in Kane County.

Coronavirus In IL: Kane County Branch Courts Closing

Kane County Branch Courts are closing Monday, March 16, through Friday, March 27, based on recommendations from health officials.

Election 2020 in St. Charles: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

Election 2020 in St. Charles: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

Sen. Oberweis: Action needed to improve 'State of State'

Oberweis reacts to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first official “State of the State” address Jan. 29.

St. Charles Could Offer Curbside Composting

City officials are discussing whether to allow start offering the service to residents starting this spring.

St. Charles Officials Approve Library Expansion Plan

Construction work for the St. Charles library expansion project is expected to begin this spring, according to reports.

Lauzen Withdraws From Kane Co. Board Chair Race

Kane Co. Board Chairman Chris Lauzen will not run for a third term after withdrawing from the race last week.

City Of St. Charles Holiday Office Hours

The City said offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday and New Year's Day.

Ex-Doctor Sentenced In Rape Case

A former Geneva doctor who raped a woman attending a dinner party at his St. Charles home has been sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Pro-Impeachment Rally Scheduled For St. Charles Tuesday

"Nobody Is Above The Law" events are scheduled in St. Charles and the Chicago suburbs ahead of an anticipated impeachment vote this week.

Kane Co. Sgt. Charged With Cocaine Possession

The Sheriff's Office sergeant was arrested following an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General North Central Narcotics Task Force.

St. Charles Library One Step Closer To $18.6M Makeover

City aldermen are in support of development plans but still need to approve the plans in a final vote. Construction could start in spring.

Property Tax Increase On Horizon For St. Charles Residents

Here's when a public hearing on the proposed tax levy will be held.

Senator Oberweis to host free Medicare Seminar Nov. 4 in Batavia

State Sen. Jim Oberweis will host a free community event to help constituents better understand the federal Medicare program.

St. Charles OKs Adult Use Pot Sales

The city council has approved allowing one cannabis retailer on the west side of the Fox River and another on the east side.

Vote Favors Zoning For Recreational Pot Sales In St. Charles

The city council will have the final say on whether St. Charles will sell marijuana for recreational use in town, according to officials.

Vote Favors Recommending Pot Retailers Be Allowed As Special Use

Per the recommendation, dispensaries would be allowed as a special use, set away from the downtown area and community business districts.

Oberweis: Submit veterans' stories to be showcased at Capitol

Families are asked to submit photos and written stories (max: 250 words) about veterans by Nov. 3.

Sen. Oberweis to host free community events Oct. 7 and Oct. 15

On Oct. 7, Oberweis will host an ID Theft and Consumer Fraud Prevention Program at 10:00--11:30 a.m. at the St. Charles Public Library.

Hit-And-Run Driver Guilty In Mother's Day Collision

A 7-year-old girl was seriously injured when a truck ran into her in St. Charles Township on May 12 and then fled the area.

Pot Sales in St. Charles: Next Public Hearing Set for Oct. 8

The St. Charles Plan Commission has planned a public hearing for Oct. 8.

St. Charles OKs Tax on Recreational Marijuana

The St. Charles City Council vote 6-4 in favor of implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana sales.

Public Hearing On Zoning For St. Charles Pot Retailers Scheduled

The public hearing will be held in City Council Chambers, 2 E. Main Street, Tuesday, Sept. 17.

Vote Favors Starting Zoning Process For St. Charles Pot Retailers

The topic was initially brought up during an Aug. 5 session in city council chambers, and was a main focus during the Aug. 19 meeting.

Recreational Cannabis Sales In St. Charles: Discussion Date

When and where a second discussion is set to take place.

Public Input Sought on Pot Sales in St. Charles

A public discussion around whether to allow recreational cannabis sales in St. Charles will be on the agenda for the Aug. 5.