Sen. Oberweis: Fraud Prevention Program Sept. 21 in West Chicago

Sen. Oberweis and Rep. Fortner are sponsoring a free Fraud Prevention Program Sept. 21 in West Chicago.

St. Charles Youth Center Employees Protest Unsafe Conditions

Employees at the Illinois Youth Center were outside the Campton Hills medium-security facility protesting on Monday.

City To Vote On First Gas Station To Sell Alcohol

The Shell on West Main Street could soon get the OK to sell wine, beer and liquor.

Tobacco License Revoked for One Local Business

The Tobacco Licence of Rose Smoke N' Vapor, Inc. has been revoked following multiple violations.

City of St. Charles Emergency Management Agency Performs Search and Rescue Training

Exercise Performed as part of Year-Round Training.

Kane Co. Residents Shot, Ate Goats, Burned Carcasses: Authorities

The residents have been in feud with neighbors about animals on the property. Kane Co. officials voted against allowing animals to stay.

Kane Co. Board Again Rejects Plans for Drug, Alcohol Treatment Center

Maxxam Partners LLC was looking for the OK to turn the former Glenwood School for Boys into a 120-bed treatment facility in Campton Township

Plans Move Forward for New Apartments in St. Charles

A developer is planning to build 250 new apartments on the west side of St. Charles.

Recently Elected Officials Take the Oath of Office at the May 1, 2017, City Council Meeting

New and returning City of St. Charles officials set to begin new terms following in swearing-in ceremony.

City of St. Charles Survey Results Maintain Resident Satisfaction Levels

Survey distributed in fall 2016 shows similar levels resident satisfaction to previous survey distributed in 2013.

Greater St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau Awarded 'Best Visitor Publication'

The '2016-2017 Greater St. Charles, Illinois Visitors Guide' was awarded at the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism.

2017 Election Questionnaire: Heidi Fairgrieve​, D303 School Board Member

Get to know candidates running for local election.

2017 Election Questionnaire: Lara Kristofer, D303 School Board

Get to know candidates running for location election.

2017 Election Questionnaire: Edward McNally, District 303 School Board

Get to know local candidates running for the upcoming election.

St. Charles Visitors Cultural Commission Solicits Requests for Funding

The Visitors Cultural Commission is soliciting requests for funding from organizations that promote tourism, culture, history and art.

Meet District 303 School Board Candidate Eric Missil

Get to know candidates running for the 2017 local election.

Meet District 303 School Board Candidate Carolyn Waibel

Get to know candidates running for the 2017 local election.

Early Voting for April 4 Consolidated Election Opens March 20 at the St. Charles Municipal Building

Early voting runs from March 20- 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Residents must already be registered to vote at the Municipal Building.

Early Voting Begins in St. Charles on Monday

Early voting will get underway at the municipal building.

St. Charles Finance Reporting Receives Award

The award recognizes the City of St. Charles for showing a spirit of full disclosure in clearly communicating the City’s finances.

Board to Vote on Luxury Alcohol, Drug Treatment Center in Campton Township

The Kane County Zoning Board of Appeals is set to vote on conditions to allow the proposed plan to move forward to the County Board.

St. Charles Revokes License for Massage Parlor

An employee at Shangri-La Massages & Spa was cited for misdemeanor prostitution.

St. Charles Introduces Coyote Management Plan

The Coyote Management Plan is designed to increase awareness about normal coyote behaviors and promote safety.

April 4, 2017 Consolidate Election Final List of Candidates

Candidates and ballot order set for 2017 citywide election.

Sen. McConnaughay To Serve As Spokesperson On Transportation Committee

The Committee makes policy decisions relating to transportation infrastructure and safety and oversees state transportation concerns.

Sen. Oberweis: Senate enacts term limits for its leadership

Senate lawmakers took immediate bipartisan action on the first day of the 100th General Assembly to enact term limits for Senate leaders.

City of St. Charles' Portion of Property Taxes in an 8-Year Deep Freeze

Since 2009, the city has kept their tax levy flat at less than 10%.

Former Mayor Gets New Parking Deck Named After Her: Report

The parking deck is reportedly named after Sue Klinkhamer.

2017 Consolidate Election Notice Of Nominating Petition Filings

City of St. Charles candidates submitted their petitions to be on the April 4, 2017 election ballot.

2017 Consolidate Election Notice of Lottery Results

A lottery held on Monday determined the ballot order for two candidates seeking the position of St. Charles Ward 4 Alderman in 2017.

New 1st Street Parking Deck Named after Former Mayor of St. Charles

The new parking garage was named after former mayor Sue Klinkhamer.

25 MPH Limit Expanded in Downtown St. Charles in Effort to Curb Speeders

The St. Charles Police Department requested IDOT expand the speed limit in August due to an influx of speeders.

2016 in Review: 84 New Businesses Open in St. Charles, Road Projects Completed

​City officials in St. Charles are taking time to look back and highlight some good news from 2016.

St. Charles Seeks Input on City Services

You can tak a survey online to share your thoughts on services the city offers.

Your Guide to Election Day in St. Charles

Election Day is Tuesday. Make your vote count.

2017 Consolidated Election Packets Available for Pickup at the Municipal Building

​St. Charles residents interested in running for City Council in 2017 can pick up nomination packets beginning Monday, Sept. 12, 2016

Flood Insurance Study for 7th Avenue Creek Area to be Discussed at Open House

The open house will be held this Thursday.

'Chair-ity' Auction Raises $4,000 for the Beautification of Downtown St. Charles

There were over 100 entries during this past summer's 'Chair-ity' program. Many donated their Adirondack chairs for an online auction.

St. Charles Aldermen Question City's Role in The Active River Project

The riverfront in downtown St. Charles could become a destination for recreation.

Campton Hills Village Board Votes to Fire Administrator Jennifer Johnsen

The village board voted 5-1 in favor of firing Johnsen on Wednesday.