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Severe thunderstorm watch in effect

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 a.m. Tuesday in Kane County. The National Weather Service forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms later tonight. Thunder ... Read More »

Twelve apply for open St. Charles City Council seat

ST. CHARLES – Twelve people want to join Bill Turner in representing the city's 3rd Ward. Tina Nilles, an administrative assistant at City Hall, said Monday that 12 people su ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

Teen, mom sue St. Charles Country Club over 2009 incident

ST. CHARLES – A guest of the St. Charles Country Club is suing the facility for injuries she sustained when a motorized equipment vehicle overturned, pinned her and dragged he ... Read More »

Hearing on bond reduction continued in crash that killed Sycamore boy

ST. CHARLES TOWNSHIP – A bond-reduction hearing Friday for a Sycamore man,  accused of driving under the influence in a fatal four-car crash that killed an 11-year-old boy, wa ... Read More »

Dining

Elburn Lions Club to host free spaghetti dinner May 28

ELBURN – The Elburn Lions Club will host its monthly free spaghetti dinner night from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at the Elburn Lions Club, 500 Filmore St., Elburn. ... Read More »

Opinion

Our View: Congratulations to Class of 2013

In the next month, thousands of area high school seniors will receive that coveted document that essentially says their childhood is over. As they walk across stages, take pos ... Read More »

Otto: It’s the right time to hunt for tiger beetles

I’ve never, by any stretch of the imagination, been considered quick. I can’t dash, I don’t dart. In fact, the only time I recall moving with any speed at all was once when I ... Read More »

Neighbors

A special prom for residents with special needs

BATAVIA – As another school year draws to a close, high school students across the Fox Valley area participated in a longstanding tradition: prom.  For many students, prom is ... Read More »

Kane Co Magazine

Houses Of Card

Entrepreneur Jill Card keeps St. Charles and nearby towns in style with three fashion boutiques. ... Read More »

    Real Estate

    How to avoid home buyer’s remorse in real estate

    How do you avoid buyer’s remorse? Throughout the home buying process, stay grounded by asking yourself the following questions. ... Read More »

    Wood or chain-link? Picking the right fence for your home

    Around my neighborhood, I see vinyl, cedar, metal and a number of other fence types. Here are the pros and cons of homeowners’ most popular choices. ... Read More »

    Government

    Rogina: New St. Charles 3rd Ward alderman to start June 17

    ST. CHARLES – Mayor Ray Rogina hopes a new 3rd Ward alderman will be in place by June 17, he said Friday, the day applications for the term were due.Rogina vacated the seat wh ... Read More »

    State lawmakers OK medical marijuana; legislation heads to governor

    Local legislators divided on the measure ... Read More »

    Blogs

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    East boys v'ball rolls, gets crack at Wheaton Academy

    St. Charles East cruised to a sweep of Conant in Monday's Rolling Meadows Regional quarterfinal and advanced to Tuesday's regional semifinal against Wheaton Academy.
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