🌱 Patch AM: Buying an e-bike? Illinois riding rules change Jan. 1

Make time for Vintage Clothing & Hat Auction on the St. Charles Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade To Honor Historic Landmarks

Coming up: Inventions & Technology Part 2 on the St. Charles Patch calendar

St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade To Honor Historic Landmarks

This year's parade will honor several longtime St. Charles institutions.

🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles Holiday Homecoming To Feature Electric Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting

Spotted on the St. Charles calendar: Thursday Night Lights - Online Only Sports Auction

St. Charles Holiday Homecoming To Feature Electric Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting

The two-day celebration Nov. 27-28 includes a free screening of "Elf," Santa visits, holiday shopping and more than 60 parade entries.

🌱 Patch AM: Gene Simmons brings his solo show to the Arcada

Spotted on the St. Charles calendar: Thursday Night Lights - Online Only Sports Auction

🌱 Patch AM: McCarthy and Wahlberg's St. Charles home sale accompanies a health upheaval

Make time for 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans on the St. Charles Patch calendar

Pianist Jeffrey LaDeur Serves a Sampler of Early 20th Century Music Nov. 21 at Baker Community Center

Concert features Joplin, Ravel, Gershwin, Great American Songbook, plus the screening of a 1920 Buster Keaton comedy with new piano score

🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles North alumna keeps double-double streak rolling

Spotted on the St. Charles calendar: 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans

🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles golfer Jackson Hulsey falls short at PGA qualifying

Also, don’t miss 8th Annual Saluting Our Troops: Free Dentistry for U.S. Veterans on the St. Charles Patch calendar

Locally Led Conservation

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'No' Votes Lead In St. Charles D303's $282.5M School Referendum

Voters weighed a $282.5 million bond proposal to fund school repairs, classroom additions, accessibility upgrades and a new field house.

School Repairs, New Field House At Stake In $282.5M St. Charles Referendum

The $282.5 million proposal would fund school repairs, classroom additions, accessibility improvements and a new field house at St. Charles

Be A Hero to A Hero Is Filling Stockings October 31 11-3

Operation Gift a Vet is ON, and we are filling stockings on Oct 31 11-3 PM

Christmas Pop-Up Bar, Holiday Events Coming To Downtown St. Charles

Christmas on the Fox will transform Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling into a holiday wonderland featuring.

Man, 35, Dies Following 2-Vehicle Crash In Campton Hills

Benjamin D. Simons died at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital following a crash on Route 64, authorities said.

St. Charles Restaurant Week Returns In February; Restaurants Invited To Sign Up

Diners can save 20 percent at participating restaurants during the five-day event, set for Feb. 1-5.

Kane Co. Health Officials Urge Parents To Test Children For Lead Exposure

New Illinois requirements call for blood lead testing at ages 1 and 2.

Fire Breaks Out At St. Charles Grocery Store, 2 Employees Evaluated

The fire was contained to a commercial refrigeration unit at the Jewel-Osco on North Kirk Road, officials said.

St. Charles North Girls Flag Football Team Advances To State Quarterfinals

The undefeated North Stars will face Evanston on Friday after defeating Oswego East 27-12 in the sectional championship.

South Elgin Approves 1-Year Moratorium On Data Centers

The decision follows widespread opposition to a proposed data center along Kenyon Road that village trustees rejected in August.

2026 Election: Danielle Penman, Illinois Senate District 33

The St. Charles Republican shares her views on property taxes, energy costs, immigration and more ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Main Street To Close For St. Charles East Homecoming Parade Friday

Drivers should expect delays in downtown St. Charles Friday afternoon as portions of Route 64 close for the annual parade.

St Charles Alderman Ed Bessner Will Not Seek Reelection After 20 Years

Bessner Will Not Seek Reelection, Plans to Step Away From City Council after Current Term

Winners Announced For 2026 St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

More than 120 scarecrows competed in four categories during the annual three-day fall festival in downtown St. Charles.

Female Found Dead In Garage After Fire In Rural Kane County: Authorities

"At this time, no conclusions have been reached, and no possibilities have been ruled out," according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration

Businesses, nonprofits and community groups have until Nov. 6 to apply for the Nov. 28 parade.

St. Charles Township Voters To Decide Garbage Collection Referendum

The Nov. 3 ballot question would give the township authority to contract for garbage, recycling and composting services.

58 Hidden Orbs Still Up For Grabs In Kane County

The Great Orb Hunt has officially ended, but dozens of handcrafted glass and ceramic treasures are still waiting to be found at 3 locations.

What To Know If You Go: St. Charles Scarecrow Festival

About 80,000 visitors are expected for the three-day festival featuring more than 120 scarecrows, new attractions, live music and more.

Halloween High Tea, Vintage Circus Dinner Coming To St. Charles

The Graceful Ordinary will celebrate this spooky season with two events featuring themed food, costumes, live entertainment and more.

Netflix Film Crew Descends On Downtown St. Charles For Rom-Com

Town House Books was transformed into a movie set Tuesday for a production believed to be Netflix's "Better Than the Movies."

120+ Scarecrows, Wienermobile Coming To Downtown St. Charles

Scarecrow Weekend returns Oct. 9-11 with three days of live music, family activities and fall festivities.

Over half of Saint Charles massage establishments forced to stop operations

Sudden crackdown on unlicensed massage providers in St. Charles raises questions of fairness and bias.

Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Put St. Charles Estate On The Market For $2.799 Million

Once called "a symbol of our love," Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have listed their 4-bed, 6-bath St. Charles digs for $2.799 million.

Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management

IUM recognized as state blueprint for stormwater management

Kane County Early Voting Starts Thursday: See Locations, Hours

More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.

150 Orbs Are Hidden Across Kane County: Can You Find One?

Handcrafted orbs are being tucked away daily at three local sites through Sept. 30, giving hunters new chances to find one.

Kane County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: Locations, Hours

More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.

Grammy Winner Howard Levy Headlines Opening Night of Norris Saturday Concert Series at Baker Community Center

“Saturday Night Lights” Offers Local, Affordable Alternative for Experiencing World-Class Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles