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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 Register of Historic Places in 1978, Hotel Baker was once known as the “Gem of the Valley,” a playground for celebrities, powe ... Read More »

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

Who doesn’t love a good berry? Strawberries! Raspberries! Blueberries!

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

Oberweis: Constituents in support of medical marijuana

State Sen. Jim Oberweis said he's gotten quite a bit of feedback – mostly positive – after voting in favor of legalizing medical marijuana in Illinois last week.

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 »

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 »

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 »

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