David Petesch

Authorities have identified the chainsaw-wielding man shot by police at a St. Charles assisted living facility Sunday morning.

Batavia City Council members are finalizing their 2025 budget and 2024 property tax levy, and are debating whether to raise taxes or cover projected deficits with reserve funds.

Janecek Builders, a family business in St. Charles, is passing ownership to the second generation and changing the business model from custom home construction to custom remodels and renovations.

Area highway departments use more than salt to keep the roads safe during winter weather - but they have plenty of that, too.

An Elgin man was killed after a crash Monday on Kirk Road, according to police.

Kane County real estate professionals don’t believe the Fed’s influence is as strong as other factors and expect current market trends to continue unless new construction picks up drastically.

Whole Foods has installed signage at the soon to open storefront in downtown St. Charles, and will be renovating the interior of the store this winter with the goal of opening next spring.

One person was killed in a fire in Campton Hills overnight, according to Campton Hills police.

Aurora’s Catholic college-prep high school Marmion Academy plans to implement a hybrid co-ed model after more than 93 years as an all-boys school, leaving many to wonder what will happen to their "sister-school" Rosary High School.

The City of St. Charles and St. Charles Business Alliance are working with an AI data service to track event analytics, visitor data and consumer trends.

St. Charles voters will have choices for their next Mayor and several City Council members during the Consolidated Election on April 1.

Batavia City Council members are finalizing their 2025 budget and 2024 property tax levy, and are debating on wether to raise taxes or cover deficits with reserve funds.

Nine seats on St. Charles City Council are up for election this April, wand all incumbents have already filed for reelection

So far, Batavia has more open City Council seats than candidates for the April election.

The St. Charles Women's Club is marking 100 years of helping women and children in the community.