St. Charles

The Kane County Farm Bureau Foundation is raising funds for college scholarships by hosting Fay's Drive-Thru BBQ pork chop, chicken and grilled walleye dinners.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

The Illinois Tollway has awarded two Kane County companies with millions of dollars in construction and engineering contracts, part of a statewide capital improvement effort.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

The St. Charles Police Department has announced road closures and parking restrictions that will be in place during the Fourth of July fireworks show in Langum Park.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

Teqworks, a St. Charles-based IT services and consulting business, has announced a move to a new space.

St. Charles had 47 applicants for police chief and are down to two finalists but could decide to reopen the search.

St. Charles' Unwind Wednesday concert series adds two new shows from 6-8:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 13, 2025, on the 1st Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.

The two additional Unwind Wednesday events were added after the June event was so successful. Guests can enjoy a drink and live music on the 1st Street Plaza.

The Kane County Liquor Commission on Wednesday denied Blackjack's Gentlemen's Club's application for a liquor license in a 2-2 tie vote, which is a denial because there was no majority vote. The strip club has been operating without a liquor license since 2012.

Alibi Bar and Grill in downtown St. Charles will close its doors by end of July, to make way for new arcade bar Rec Haus, new business owner Erik Gilly said.

The Arcada Theatre's summer lineup features classic rock bands, 80s hard rock bands and plenty of exciting tribute shows.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

Eager shoppers began lining up at 6 a.m. Wednesday outside the new Whole Foods Market in downtown St. Charles, ahead of the store’s grand opening ceremony. By 8:30 a.m., a line of nearly 200 people stretched from the grocer’s front door at 300 S. Second St.

The much awaited Whole Foods Market opened on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in St. Charles.

After not having a liquor license since 2013, the owner of Blackjack’s Gentleman’s Club, Ann Marie Buttitta of St. Charles, applied for one to the Kane County Liquor Commission, records show.

St. Charles finance director Bill Hannah said St. Charles residents pay less in grocery taxes than out-of-town shoppers, citing data the city collected through artificial intelligence on foot traffic.

Patrons stay cool at the St. Charles Park District’s Otter Cove Aquatic Park on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in St. Charles.

Several Kane County municipalities have free cooling centers open this week, offering a reprieve for those out and about during the heat wave.

When a trustee on the Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue board voted to support a candidate to fill a vacancy, neither man disclosed that they were in-laws.

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will reunite with Alter Brewing Company for a fundraising event on Wednesday to support programs and projects along the Fox River.

Sycamore 2-year-old Oliver Olinger’s life looks a lot different now than it did this time last year, his mom Sami Olinger said. Not only did he get a police escort Sunday among some of his favorite vehicles to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum, but he's also cancer free.

Sycamore 2-year-old Oliver Olinger and his family got a police escort in style, joined by more than 100 motorcyclists, to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum on Sunday. It's been almost a year since he finished treatment for leukemia, his mom said.

Former Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis will return to Kane County Sunday to fundraise for his run for Congress in Florida – but local GOP chief would rather see local political money used in Illinois.

A Downers Grove has switched careers and bought a franchise of Caring Transitions, which assists people in downsizing and relocation.

More than 100 motorcycles piled into parking lots outside Sycamore Public Library Sunday to escort Oliver Olinger, 2, and his family of Sycamore to the St. Charles Motorcycle Museum. The group helped the boy celebrate one-year free of cancer.

Tyler Nubin may be a breakout star in the National Football League, but at heart he didn’t feel that different from the kids flying around his old turf, the football field at St. Charles North.

Hundreds of pickle fanatics gathered in Pottawatomie Park in downtown St. Charles Friday evening for the second annual Pickle Paradise.

Former St. Charles North standout and current New York Giants defensive back Tyler Nubin worked with young players on the first day of a three-day football camp on Friday, June 20, 2025 in St. Charles.

Enjoy themed food and cocktails while getting a spectacular view of the St. Charles fireworks.

Elgin Vintage and Double Take Consignment offer trendy retro fashions at a fraction of retail costs.

Women in St. Charles are invited to learn to protect themselves, build confidence and find a new community during a free class at Misfits Jiujitsu Sunday. “Learn something new, learn how to protect yourself," instructor Sabrina Aiello said.

The family-friendly event will feature samples of food and spirits made with pickle flavoring, as well as a pickleball tournament.

Saturday, June 21 is World Martini Day. Check out these top-rated bars and restaurants for the best martini in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley area.

The STC Six breweries will launch their 2025 collaborative beer, a West Coast Pilsner benefiting Support Over Stigma, at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in St. Charles.

Local business owners and employees gathered at the Moonlight Theater in St. Charles to celebrate the Kane County Best of the Fox Awards on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. The Best of the Fox awards are sponsored by Shaw Local News Network.

Whole Foods Market will host a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 25, at 300 S. Second St. in St. Charles.

Percussionist Josh Graham will perform at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave., concluding the library's 2024–25 Sunday Concert Series.

A St. Charles driving instructor, convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didn't attend his own trial, is in custody in Hungary with the U.S. attempting to extradite him.

The burr oak at Hickory Knolls Natural Area is 240 years old and is 90 feet from branch tip to branch tip, the length of the world’s largest animal – the blue whale, Patricia MacMillan of the St. Charles Park District writes in her column.

St. Charles City Council members are considering new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals, which are currently unregulated within city limits.

In a departure from the contentious now-dead project of Settlements of LaFox's more than 2,000 homes in St. Charles, the village of Campton Hills is poised for a smaller, less dense annexation.

At least 50 motorcycles will meet outside the Sycamore Public Library at 11:30 a.m. On Sunday, June 22, and ride to St. Charles to celebrate local cancer survivor and ride to support him in his battle.

167 St. Charles jobs will be eliminated next month with the closing of the Amtek Bison manufacturing plant at 3850 Ohio Ave.

The new STC Six West Coast Pilsner will be available to taste June 18 at 5 p.m. at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling.

Wilson spent time in Illinois, living in a five-bedroom St. Charles home with a custom-built basement recording studio.

St. Charles residents should report cracked sidewalks and walkway suggestions to the city through new online survey.

The St. Charles Public Library will host ‘Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History,’ a live performance of historically black genres on Friday, June 13 at the library.

Historian and award-winning writer Tom Emery will present a discussion on Illinois' contribution to the Civil War at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave.