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History Made: Hotel Baker the 'Gem of the Valley'

ST. CHARLES – With one man’s inheritance and a lofty dream, the river town of St. Charles was brought to life, and the Hotel Baker – its beating heart. ... Read More »

Church leader welcomes Boy Scouts decision to allow gay members

Memorial Day observances in the area

St. Charles residents can compete to win in Shop Local program

Quinn signs moratorium bill on virtual charter schools

Oberweis on speed limit: All we’re doing is recognizing reality

Pam Otto: It’s crayfish-berry season in Kane County

Who doesn’t love a good berry? Strawberries! Raspberries! Blueberries! ... Read More »

Face time with Nicole Kovac

South Elgin resident Nicole Kovac, 33, was shopping at the Riverside Community Church rummage sale in St. Charles Township when she answered 11 questions for the Kane County C ... Read More »

St. Charles North boys track deals with downstate adversity

CHARLESTON – High hopes followed the St. Charles North boys track and field team to this weekend’s IHSA state finals at Eastern Illinois’ O’Brien Stadium. ... Read More »

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History Made: Hotel Baker the 'Gem of the Valley'

ST. CHARLES – With one man’s inheritance and a lofty dream, the river town of St. Charles was brought to life, and the Hotel Baker – its beating heart. Added to the National R ... Read More »

Sports

St. Charles North boys track deals with downstate adversity

CHARLESTON – High hopes followed the St. Charles North boys track and field team to this weekend’s IHSA state finals at Eastern Illinois’ O’Brien Stadium. The North Stars qual ... Read More »

A&E

Award-winning photographer exhibiting at Artemisia

GENEVA – Join Artemisia in welcoming another award winning artist, Greg Davis, to the Second Floor Gallery. ... Read More »

Business

Sporting goods store opens in downtown St. Charles

ST. CHARLES – Javier Ibarra, owner of a sporting goods store opening today in downtown St. Charles, aims to create an experience different than a regular sports store, he said ... Read More »

St. Charles residents can compete to win in Shop Local program

Winners will get reimbursed for purchases ... Read More »

Crime & Courts

Judge: ISBE has no role in District 303 lawsuit

GENEVA – Judge David Akemann ruled Friday that the Illinois State Board of Education should not be a third-party defendant in the lawsuit filed against St. Charles School Dist ... Read More »

Police: St. Charles 'Jesus' suspect pretended to be in fight

ST. CHARLES – The man claiming to be Jesus on Sunday morning in an incident at  Hotel Baker was cited even earlier that day with public drunkenness, after he and another man s ... 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: Memorial Day – a day to remember

Attending a parade. Placing a U.S. flag at the gravestone of a veteran. Simply saying thank you to a man or woman who has served our country. These are a few of the ways that ... Read More »

Pam Otto: It’s crayfish-berry season in Kane County

Who doesn’t love a good berry? Strawberries! Raspberries! Blueberries! Crayfish? Yep, it’s crayfish-berry season in Kane County. Or, more correctly, it’s the season Kane Count ... Read More »

Neighbors

Lincoln students ‘Make a Difference’ at senior center

ST. CHARLES – First-graders from Lisa McMorris and Marti McCloud’s class at Lincoln School in St. Charles visited residents of Delnor Glen Senior Living Center in St. Charles ... Read More »

Kane Co Magazine

Home Design: Changing The Landscape

Updating your landscape is a great home improvement project, whether you’re a novice or experienced. ... Read More »

    Real Estate

    Get this look: Furnishing the bathroom

    The bathroom is one of the humblest and undoubtedly hardworking rooms in the house. But just because the space is utilitarian, doesn’t mean it should be lacking in style. ... Read More »

    Planit Kane

    Award-winning photographer exhibiting at Artemisia

    GENEVA – Join Artemisia in welcoming another award winning artist, Greg Davis, to the Second Floor Gallery. ... Read More »

    Government

    Quinn signs moratorium bill on virtual charter schools

    The governor has signed legislation that puts a moratorium on the creation of virtual charter schools.Gov. Pat Quinn signed Friday House Bill 494, which bans the creation of a ... Read More »

    Oberweis on speed limit: All we’re doing is recognizing reality

    Motorists might be able to legally drive a little faster on Illinois interstates and tollways should Gov. Pat Quinn approve a measure that would raise speed limits to 70 mph.S ... Read More »

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    Coach Sly

    New spring storylines neat to see

    Coach Sly's used to seeing big-time success around the area in sports like soccer, softball, baseball and track and field.
    » Lifestyle News

    Tales from the Motherhood: Feeling the pain during a deceptively lovely May

    May. What a deceptively lovely month. It begins innocently enough, with those sweet little May baskets festooned with ribbons and fresh blooms, but by month’s end, most parents of school children are flat on their backs begging for mercy. Yes, May, you got me again. You’re worse than Christmas. You’re kicking my butt.

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    Reader Poll

    Do you agree with the Boy Scouts' decision to accept gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders?

    Yes, it is appropriate
    Both gay Scouts and Scout leaders should be accepted
    Neither gay Scouts nor Scout leaders should be accepted
    I have no opinion