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St. Charles Year In Review: Top Stories Of 2017
2017 was a busy year. Check out some of our top stories in the St. Charles Patch.
ST. CHARLES, IL — As the year comes to a close, we at Patch are reflecting back on some of the biggest news stories of 2017. There's plenty to read and talk about.
We've collected some of the biggest stories of the year. They cover crime, local interest, good people and more. We've also listed some of the best 2017 stories from our nearby Patches.
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A 13-year-old St. Charles girl fought off a would-be robber Dec. 11 at about 4 p.m., according to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Police were dispatched to the 34W500 block of Colley Drive in St. Charles on a report of an attempted robbery.
A St. Charles man is facing felony drug charges after receiving a package with over 100 ecstasy pills and about seven grams of methamphetamine, according to reports.
On Sept. 30, at the St. Charles Auto Spa, somebody became stuck in the business' heavy operating machinery. The victim suffered physical injuries in the machine, worsening over time. The injuries would have been worse had it not been for Martha Rossdahl and Karlos Ingram.
74-Year-Old Man Crashes Home-Built Plane, Survives
A 74-year-old St. Charles man survived a plane crash Saturday after a failed attempt to safely land his experimental home built aircraft, according to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
2 Horses Saved From Barn Fire Thanks To Passerby
Two horses are alive thanks to a good Samaritan who reported a fire on Country Club Road in rural Wayne, according to reports.
Few New Details Released in Fatal St. Charles Shooting
Few new details explaining what lead a father to shoot and kill his teenage daughters inside their St. Charles condo are being released.
Funds Pour in For Mother Who Lost Family in St. Charles Shooting: Update
As Anjum Coffland recovers at a local hospital following the Friday shooting that left her without her husband and twin daughters, online fundraisers have started to bring in money to help pay for medical and funeral costs.
Elgin
Elgin Man, Convicted Of Fatal 1995 DUI, Gets Another DUI
South Elgin Mother, Daughter Lose $5K In Fake Kidnapping Scam
Elgin Woman Hit Estranged Husband With SUV, Drove Into Fox River: Authorities
Convicted Felon Charged With Accidentally Shooting Friend
Father's Essay Sheds Light On Daughter's Heroin Addiction, Overdose Death
Son Fatally Punches Dad For Walking In On Girlfriend During Bath Time
Cop Says He's Detaining Teen 'Because You're White' In Video
Elgin Social Worker Kept Patient As Sex Slave: Lawsuit
Geneva
Hundreds Show Support For Gay Rights At Geneva Church
Dozens Rally Against Anti-Gay Protesters At Geneva Church
Teen Pulled From Burning Home Has Died
Geneva Woman Pleads Guilty in Mass-Murder Conspiracy Plot at Canadian Mall
Geneva High Student Pours Gas On Himself In School Cafeteria: School Officials
Nurse Was Raped, Tortured During Delnor Hostage Situation: Attorney
Reported 'Suspicious Male' Was Just Lost Grandpa Asking For Directions: Police
Prison Time Ordered For LITH Woman With 3 DUIs In 19 Days
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