Fox River

Some changes have been made to iconic Algonquin restaurant, Port Edwards, which opened 60 years ago.

St. Charles residents are encouraged to attend the second meeting of the Fox River Dam Joint Task Force at 6 p.m. on May 2 at City Hall.

Crews from the Geneva Fire Department rescued a woman who jumped into the Fox River near the downtown Geneva dam on Monday.

A winter weather advisory was issued until noon Wednesday in McHenry County, while a flood warning along the Fox River was updated.

Many adult events are happening in April at Yorkville Public Library.

The newly formed St. Charles Dam Task Force held its first meeting on Thursday in City Hall where nearly 100 community members crowded into the council chambers.

The Fox River Dam Joint Task Force will host its first meeting at 6 p.m. on March 28 at St. Charle City Hall. Members of the public are encouraged to attend what is expected to be the first of several meetings.

The community is invited to Alter Brewing at 12 S. First St. to learn more about River Corridor Foundation’s past efforts along the Fox River and raise funds for future efforts.

People enjoy McHenry's ShamROCKS the Fox Parade on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

People enjoy watching as the McHenry's ShamROCKS the Fox dyes the Fox River green on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Mayor Kevin Burns issued a statement late Monday regarding an ongoing discussion of removing dams from the Fox River, as initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office and McHenry have been working towards a permanent building for the sheriff's marine unit.

At the recommendation of Mayor Lora Vitek, St. Charles City Council members have voted unanimously to approve the appointment of the first five members to the city’s new Dam Task Force.

On March 3, members of the St. Charles police and fire departments, along with their families and friends, will plunge into the Fox River at Ferson Creek Park on Route 31.

Since the Army Corps of Engineers recommended removal of all Fox River dams in Kane County this past summer, it is intended that a St. Charles task force will help the City Council make a better informed decision on how to move forward.