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Focus turns to rare breeds Sunday at Garfield Farm

CAMPTON HILLS – Tim Christakos of Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry spent much of Sunday afternoon at Garfield Farm Museum surrounded by chicks – the fluffy, chirping, ... Read More »

A&E

Learning to Grow: Shade gardens are beautiful, too

Folks often complain about their shady landscapes. I am fortunate to live on an acre with garden areas in full sun and others in shade. If I were forced to choose between the ... Read More »

Business

Tax deal on table for St. Charles Chrysler

ST. CHARLES – The city soon could offer tax revenue to help another car dealership expand and improve its facilities.The St. Charles City Council is considering a sales tax re ... Read More »

Everything set for new McDonald’s in Batavia

BATAVIA – By the end of October, downtown Batavia could have a new McDonald’s restaurant with a double drive-thru.Plan commissioners voted, 6-1, Wednesday to approve design re ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

Police: Rookies site of early morning armed robbery

An armed robbery reportedly occured early this morning at Rookies restaurant, 1545 W. Main St., St. Charles. According to a police report, two male black offenders approached ... Read More »

Elburn Police Reports

• An employee at a liquor store in the 100 block of Route 38, Elburn, told police a male suspect took a bottle of Merlot wine from the store without paying for it on Tuesday, ... Read More »

Dining

60 Men Who Cook a 'success'

ST. CHARLES – By all accounts, the fourth annual 60 Men Who Cook event put on by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce was a success, said Laura Rush, communications manager for the ... Read More »

Opinion

Letter: Too little, too late

To the Editor: Reading the article about Kaneland School District 302’s handbook changes made me furious. While I’m happy that schools are finally taking notice that bullying ... Read More »

Gresey: Outstanding students recognized

Kids these days. They are amazing. Case in point: the 77 students from 13 Kane County high schools who were recognized Tuesday night during the annual Chronicle Achievement Pr ... Read More »

Neighbors

St. Charles East offering summer dance workshop

ST. CHARLES – The St. Charles East Dancing Saints group is hosting its annual summer dance workshop from 6-8 p.m. June 11-15 at the STC East Sports Center. All dancers enterin ... Read More »

First State Bank nationally ranked by magazine

MENDOTA – American Banker Magazine recently recognized the top 200 community banks and thrifts as ranked by three-year return on equity. First State Bank, a subsidiary of Tri- ... Read More »

Kane Co Magazine

Home Design: Creating Outdoor Spaces

What makes the perfect backyard abode? Local landscape artists and decking companies share the latest trends in building a beautiful, outdoor retreat. ... Read More »

Planit Kane

Planit Picks! 5.17.12

Join the St. Charles Park District this Friday night for The Love of Frogs at the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.  Search for their habitat, sounds and other froggy evidence. ... Read More »

Government

Illinois Senate Dems come out with budget of their own

SPRINGFIELD – With 13 days left in the regular spring session, the Illinois Senate Democrats rolled out a budget that relies on facility closures, layoffs and 4-percent spendi ... Read More »

Appeals court sides with Quinn on denying pay raises

SPRINGFIELD – A federal appellate court Thursday upheld Gov. Pat Quinn's decision last year to deny state employees pay raises. In July, the American Federation of State, Cou ... Read More »

Blogs

» Tales From Motherhood Blog
Tales From Motherhood Blog

DuBose: Would you like a Laffy Taffy for that clothes dryer?

One night a few weeks ago I was standing at the kitchen sink washing dishes when Noah called from the dining room. He was doing homework.
» Coach Sly
Coach Sly

Coach Sly: Will momentum matter in regionals?

The baseball and softball postseason is a tough nut to crack when it comes to trying to make predictions.

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