St. Charles
Chief judge presents checks to local agencies
Displaying a couple of the large, poster-sized checks typically used for ceremonial purposes, Chief Judge F. Keith Brown smiled Tuesday as he prepared to hand them to local agencies. ... Full story
Police, teens team up for alcohol awareness
s part of Alcohol Awareness Month, members of the St. Charles Police Department will team up with teenagers Friday to remind adults the consequences of providing alcohol to minors. ... Full story
Chief deputy sues Kane County Coroner West and 2 coworkers
A longtime chief deputy coroner is suing Kane County Coroner Charles West, alleging that the embattled coroner retaliated against her in violation of the state’s Whistleblower’s Act when she reported that he allowed employees to take a television from a dead man’s home. ... Full story
St. Charles to start rain barrel program
City residents this spring can join St. Charles’ environmental efforts by participating in the rain barrel program it is cosponsoring with the Conservation Foundation. ... Full story
Richmond, Davis merger faces legal opposition
Lawyer Timothy Dwyer has made good on his promise that he would challenge St. Charles School District 303 in court if the school board approved a plan to restructure Davis and Richmond elementary schools. ... Full story
Speakers look to break silence on domestic violence
Jim Kintz earned a Barth Award from TriCity Family Services for devoting so much time to the issue of domestic violence. ... Full story
Area could feel the earthquake impact
John Hall Jr. won’t compare the damage to his business with what the people of Japan have endured in the last few weeks, and will endure for months to come. ... Full story
2011 McNally's St. Patrick's Day Parade Winners
The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce announces the winning entries from the 2011 McNally’s St. Patrick’s Parade. Entries were judged as they passed by the viewing stand in front of the municipal building during the parade. ... Full story
County board raises redistricting concerns
A task force that is overseeing the redistricting of the Kane County Board does not want individual board members submitting their own maps on how they think the board should be redrawn. ... Full story
Work begins on Davis, Richmond changes
St. Charles School District 303 children living outside the attendance areas for Davis and Richmond will have the option to enroll in the restructured elementary schools in the fall, the board of education unanimously decided late Thursday. ... Full story
Chicago-based company to spearhead Scarecrow Fest
Lagging Scarecrow Fest revenues have prompted the St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau to seek help from a professional company that should be able to cut costs and generate sponsorships, Executive Director Amy Egolf said. ... Full story
St. Charles’ fiscal year to end better than expected
The city of St. Charles expects to end this fiscal year about $435,000 better than it had planned. ... Full story
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