St. Charles

The artwork of participants in Kane County's four specialty courts filled the jury lounge at the Judicial Center in St. Charles, many pieces telling their lives' journeys.

The STC Underground Teen Center will host its annual Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 2 and 3.

The fire caused an estimated $15,000 to the house and left it uninhabitable, according to a news release from the St. Charles Fire Department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The St. Charles Public Library’s Sunday Concert Series will continue with a special performance by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra String Quartet on Sunday, April 27.

Misfits Jiujitsu, a martial arts gym with an emphasis on safety and mental health, has a new bigger and better location.

The St. Charles community is invited to a fundraising event at Alter Brewing Company on April 23 to support programs and projects along the Fox River.

St. Charles elementary school orchestra teacher Christopher Pettit was awarded the 2025 Bob Haisman Early Career Teacher of the Year Award by the Illinois Education Association.

The St. Charles Fire Department quickly extinguished a kitchen fire at River Glen senior living community Wednesday afternoon.

The May 17 concert concludes the spring season of the Norris Cultural Art Center-produced ‘Saturday Night Lights.’

The Moonlight Theatre in downtown St. Charles offers theatre, music, comedy and more in an intimate space.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

An even split of newcomers and incumbents were elected to the St. Charles District 303 School Board.

Participants in Kane County's four specialty courts – Adult Drug Court, DUI Court, Treatment Alternative Court and Veterans Court - have their artwork on public display during an art show on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the Kane County Judicial Center in St. Charles.

The St. Charles Art Council's community art project will feature hand painted banners in Mt. St. Mary's Park this summer.

Besides the mayor, final tallies show only one newcomer will join the St. Charles City Council next month, pending final canvassing until April 22.

With all ballots counted, results show challenger Clint Hull poised to replace St. Charles mayor Lora Vitek, pending final canvassing through April 22.

Next year some ACCESS students will attend a new elementary school for the fifth time, which parents say is extremely disruptive and detrimental, especially for students with autism.

Scouting America Three Fires Council in St. Charles hosted an annual food drive in March, collecting 28,476 food items, enough to feed 250 families for one week.

Not everyone is an artist, but every one can use art to convey feelings and emotions, and document their recovery journey.

A warm breeze, flowers in every color and hue, the sound of birdsong—the telltale signs of spring mean Easter’s on its way. Community members are invited to make holiday memories with a wide array of Easter programs and events offered by the St. Charles Park District.

There are plenty of Easter Egg hunting opportunities in Kane County from April 12-19.

Go back to the Prohibition era at these speakeasy bars located in St. Charles, La Salle, Elgin, Lockport and more northern Illinois locations.

A tragic car accident took the life of a 14-year-old St. Charles student last weekend in Indiana, while his family was returning home from a spring break vacation.

For the past five years, more than 5,000 daffodil and over 150 Virginia bluebell bulbs have been planted in the park each year as part of Project Daffodil, organized by the River Corridor Foundation and the St. Charles Park District.

St. Charles Alderperson Paul Lencioni attacked the character of fellow council member David Pietryla and called on him to resign at a City Council meeting.

Nearly 20 downtown businesses will participate in the event, each offering deals and promotions.

Jordan Laskowski of St. Charles was killed in a car crash in Indiana over the weekend, according to a news report.

This month’s discussion, “Competition, Cold War, or Conflict? Navigating U.S.-China Relations in Tense Times.” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the Bisbee Conference Room at the library located at 1 South Sixth Avenue in St. Charles.

St. Charles native and owner of McNally's Heating and Cooling, Brian McNally, is nominated for the city's highest honor; the Charlemagne Award.

This year, the ceremony will be held in a new venue and, for the first time, community members will have a say in who receives the city’s highest honor.

Charles Murphy has lived in St. Charles for over 30 years, raising his family and being a leader of the business community.

From bussing tables in his father’s restaurant at 10 years old to opening his 14th restaurant this year, Bob Karas has spent more than 40 years of his life serving Kane County diners.

Other artists coming to St. Charles this summer include Five for Fighting, Vertical Horizon, Jim Messina, rock band Dokken and many other national touring artists.

Voters rejected Kane County's ballot request Tuesday for a $0.75% sales tax increase, with 50,959 voting against to the 16,757 votes in favor, according to unofficial results.

St. Charles is on pace for a new mayor. According to unofficial results from the Kane County Clerk’s Office, as of 10 p.m. Tuesday challenger Clint Hull is ahead of St. Charles mayor Lora Vitek.

Most incumbents look like they are going to keep their seats, according to unofficial results, but there could be a newcomer to the St. Charles City Council.

Unofficial results have two newcomers joining the St. Charles District 303 school board.

Candidates in Kane County await results from the 2025 Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

While the votes are being tabulated, here are five things we’re most looking forward to learning tonight,

Kane County voters headed to the polls for the 2025 Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

The St. Charles District 303 teachers union filed a complaint against attorney Larry Bettag alleging he engaged in "deliberate disinformation" in a flyer circulated before the April 1 consolidated election.

A St. Charles home sustained an estimated $45,000 in damage from a fire on Sunday evening, March 30.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

St. Charles residents can get a head start on their spring yard work as the city will offer free yard waste collection beginning later this month.

The fourth person of the five charged with sex trafficking at a St. Charles hotel in 2023 agreed to a five and a half-year prison term today.

From a dashing scene in a movie or an eagerness to hold a sword, fencing is a sport that calls to many.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

St. Charles City Council chambers were filled once again Monday evening, with residents eager to hear more about the city’s future energy plans and voice their concerns.

Public Works will conduct hydrant flushing April 7 through May 9.

Monday, March 24 is National Cocktail Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.