Woman Guilty In Sex Assault Case In Kane County

Maricela Garcia was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated battery of a child and domestic battery.

Kane Co. Candidates Square Off At Bilingual Candidate Forum

Elgin Community College will host its first-ever bilingual candidate forum Thursday.

Scarecrow Festival Winners Announced

The scarecrow festival ran Oct. 11 through 13 in downtown St. Charles and featured more than 120 scarecrows that were judged in 4 categories

Chick-fil-A Opens New St. Charles Location This Week

The ​Chick-fil-A, which will be located at 3795 E. Main St., will open to the public at 6:30 a.m. Thursday.

St. Charles Rosati's Offers $3.50 Large Pizzas Tuesday

The pizza chain is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a pizza deal Tuesday.

Your Guide To Scarecrow Festival 2024

St. Charles Scarecrow Festival will kick off on Friday afternoon and continue through the weekend. Here's what you need to know if you go.

1 Injured In Weekend Shooting In Elgin

The cause of the Saturday night shooting remains under investigation.

Former Prosecutor Nabbed For DUI, Leaving Crash: Police

Debra Conforti, a former Kane County assistant state's attorney, was arrested after the crash in St. Charles.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In St. Charles In Fall 2024

Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or just add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.

League Of Women Voters To Host Candidate Forum

The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, at Batavia City Hall, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia.

Homeless Man Beat Juvenile At Football Field In St. Charles: Police

Anderson Contreras, 21, faces aggravated battery charges following the incident Friday afternoon in St. Charles.

Jamie Mosser: Kane County State's Attorney Candidate Profile

Jamie Mosser is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.

Theresa E. Barreiro: Kane Co. Circuit Clerk Candidate Profile

Andrew Sosnowski​ is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.

Andrew Sosnowski: Kanę County State's Attorney Candidate Profile

Andrew Sosnowski​ is running for Kane County State's Attorney in the upcoming election.

Hundreds Sue, Alleging Sexual Abuse At IL Youth Detention Centers

Three lawsuits filed Monday detail abuse from 1996 to 2021, including allegations of rape and beatings by staff.

Grammy Winner Howard Levy Performs Oct. 19 at Baker Community Center

Acclaimed diatonic harmonic artist, pianist, composer opens Fall season of events produced by Norris Cultural Arts Center

Kane County Forest Preserves Referendum To Appear On Ballot

If the referendum passes, the added cost to property taxes would be about $35 per year for residents living in homes valued at $350,000.

St. Charles Election Guide: What’s On The Ballot, What To Know

Early voting dates, how to register and how to vote by mail.

Man Scaled Public Works Fence, Stole Truck, Crashed Through Gate: Cops

A 44-year-old St. Charles man now faces several charges for the Wednesday night incident.

St. Charles Fire Chief Retires

Scott Swanson will be retiring from the St. Charles Fire Department in the next month.

1 Person Hit, Killed By Freight Train In Kane Co.: Police

Authorities have not released the name of the person killed after being hit by a freight train in Rutland Township Tuesday afternoon.

Three Norris-produced Series Offer October Events

Two-time Grammy Winner Howard Levy, ESO String Quartet highlight concerts at Baker Community Center and Norris Gallery

City Will Not Move Forward With Charles Farm Concept Plan

The concept plan, which was submitted by Pulte Home Company, LLC, proposed annexing a large area of unincorporated are west of St. Charles.

4 St. Charles High School Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

St. Charles North and East high school students were named as semifinalists in the scholarship program.

St. Charles Fire Department Plans Open House For Sept. 28

The open house will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 28 at fire station number 1, 112 N. Riverside Avenue in St. Charles.

St. Charles Man Faces Guns, Weapons Charges

Michael T. Sund was arrested last week after police recovered several guns, including three machine guns.

Prairie Street To Close As Construction Starts

New water and sanitary sewer mains will be installed on Prairie Street from Randall Road to South 13th Street starting next week.

The Red Roses - Live on the Museum's Outdoor Rooftop

"The Red Roses" concert on the JAHM Rooftop - Friday, Sept. 6th at 7pm

Fall Youth Programs Planned At Creek Bend Nature Center

Each month, there will be different sessions planned at Creek Bend Nature Center and LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve​.

Volunteers Sought To Test Out City Of St. Charles New Website

City officials are looking for up to 30 volunteers to go to the city’s draft site and test it out.

Norris Gallery Concert Series Presents Strings, Songs, Steelpan Music

Fall Season Features ESO String Quartet, Liam Teague, and Vocal Duo of Diva Montell and Jeorge Holmes

1 In Custody After Shots Fired In St. Charles: Police

An Aurora man faces charges for accidentally firing a gun while walking in St. Charles Wednesday.

Opposition Mounts For Charles Farm Development, Annexation

Pulte Homes is requesting the city of St. Charles annex the 970-acre site.

Grammy Winner Howard Levy Highlights St. Charles Saturday Event Series

Jazz favorites Jeremy Kahn and Tatum Langley, plus Fox Valley Opera also featured in concerts at historic Baker Community Center

Volunteer Tutor Training

Free at St. Charles Public Library

Local Eateries Serve Up Delicious Deals

Dining Out deals

SUV Collides With Bus In Kane County

The collision happened at about 6:40 a.m. when a Kaneland School District 302 bus was transporting three students in Maple Park.

Whole Foods Plans To Open In Spring 2025 In St. Charles

Work is underway to transform the former Blue Goose Store at 300 S. Second Street into a Whole Foods.

Wednesdays @ One Event Series Offers Three History-Focused Programs

Events presented at Baker Community Center in downtown St. Charles and produced by Norris Cultural Arts Center

Double The Prizes Up For Grabs In This Year's 'Be You' Rock Hunt

The popularity of the event has prompted St. Charles Business Alliance officials to up the ante on prizes this year.