Fire Breaks Out At St. Charles Grocery Store, 2 Employees Evaluated

The fire was contained to a commercial refrigeration unit at the Jewel-Osco on North Kirk Road, officials said.

St. Charles North Girls Flag Football Team Advances To State Quarterfinals

The undefeated North Stars will face Evanston on Friday after defeating Oswego East 27-12 in the sectional championship.

South Elgin Approves 1-Year Moratorium On Data Centers

The decision follows widespread opposition to a proposed data center along Kenyon Road that village trustees rejected in August.

🌱 Patch AM: 2026 Election: Danielle Penman, Illinois Senate District 33

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2026 Election: Danielle Penman, Illinois Senate District 33

The St. Charles Republican shares her views on property taxes, energy costs, immigration and more ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

🌱 Patch AM: Kane County GOP faces defamation suit tied to St. Charles committeeman.

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Main Street To Close For St. Charles East Homecoming Parade Friday

Drivers should expect delays in downtown St. Charles Friday afternoon as portions of Route 64 close for the annual parade.

St Charles Alderman Ed Bessner Will Not Seek Reelection After 20 Years

Bessner Will Not Seek Reelection, Plans to Step Away From City Council after Current Term

Winners Announced For 2026 St. Charles Scarecrow Weekend

More than 120 scarecrows competed in four categories during the annual three-day fall festival in downtown St. Charles.

🌱 Patch AM: Inside the St. Charles mansion Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy are selling

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🌱 Patch AM: Female Found Dead In Garage After Fire In Rural Kane County: Authorities

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Female Found Dead In Garage After Fire In Rural Kane County: Authorities

"At this time, no conclusions have been reached, and no possibilities have been ruled out," according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.

🌱 Patch AM: Can St. Charles East bounce back against rival Geneva on Friday?

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🌱 Patch AM: What St. Charles residents should know about the Fox River lead cleanup

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🌱 Patch AM: St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration

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St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade Seeks Entries For Holiday Celebration

Businesses, nonprofits and community groups have until Nov. 6 to apply for the Nov. 28 parade.

St. Charles Township Voters To Decide Garbage Collection Referendum

The Nov. 3 ballot question would give the township authority to contract for garbage, recycling and composting services.

58 Hidden Orbs Still Up For Grabs In Kane County

The Great Orb Hunt has officially ended, but dozens of handcrafted glass and ceramic treasures are still waiting to be found at 3 locations.

What To Know If You Go: St. Charles Scarecrow Festival

About 80,000 visitors are expected for the three-day festival featuring more than 120 scarecrows, new attractions, live music and more.

Halloween High Tea, Vintage Circus Dinner Coming To St. Charles

The Graceful Ordinary will celebrate this spooky season with two events featuring themed food, costumes, live entertainment and more.

Netflix Film Crew Descends On Downtown St. Charles For Rom-Com

Town House Books was transformed into a movie set Tuesday for a production believed to be Netflix's "Better Than the Movies."

120+ Scarecrows, Wienermobile Coming To Downtown St. Charles

Scarecrow Weekend returns Oct. 9-11 with three days of live music, family activities and fall festivities.

Over half of Saint Charles massage establishments forced to stop operations

Sudden crackdown on unlicensed massage providers in St. Charles raises questions of fairness and bias.

Jenny McCarthy And Donnie Wahlberg Put St. Charles Estate On The Market For $2.799 Million

Once called "a symbol of our love," Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy have listed their 4-bed, 6-bath St. Charles digs for $2.799 million.

Illinois Urban Manual: The State Blueprint for Stormwater Management

IUM recognized as state blueprint for stormwater management

Kane County Early Voting Starts Thursday: See Locations, Hours

More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.

150 Orbs Are Hidden Across Kane County: Can You Find One?

Handcrafted orbs are being tucked away daily at three local sites through Sept. 30, giving hunters new chances to find one.

Kane County Early Voting Starts Sept. 24: Locations, Hours

More early-voting sites open Oct. 19, with expanded evening and weekend hours before the Nov. 3 election.

Grammy Winner Howard Levy Headlines Opening Night of Norris Saturday Concert Series at Baker Community Center

“Saturday Night Lights” Offers Local, Affordable Alternative for Experiencing World-Class Instrumentalists, Vocalists, Ensembles

$282.5M District 303 Referendum Heads To St. Charles Voters

The Nov. 3 ballot question would fund school repairs, additions, accessibility upgrades, CTE space and a new St. Charles North field house.

Lou Malnati’s St. Charles Opening Targeted For Late October

The 71st location of the Chicago pizza chain will be the first to feature elements of its new brand refresh, company officials said.

Lou Malnati’s Coming To St. Charles This Fall, Hiring 100 Workers

Chicago-style pizza chain is now accepting applications for servers, cooks, bartenders and other positions ahead of opening.

St. Charles Scarecrow Contest Extends Entry Deadline

Businesses, organizations, families and individuals have until Sept. 22 to enter the annual downtown St. Charles competition.

Fox Haven Square Construction Underway In St. Charles

Simple EJ’s, Fire + Wine and Rosebud Steakhouse have received temporary certificates of occupancy.

South 3rd Street To Close For Watermain Work

Daytime and overnight closures are planned Sept. 14 to 15 at the Indiana Street intersection.

Measles Outbreak Prompts Warning For Northern IL Travelers: Health Officials

A measles outbreak in nearby southwestern Wisconsin has prompted a warning from Illinois health officials.

Ice Skating Path, Shops Among Ideas For Old St. Charles Police Station Site

City officials and the park district are considering several options for the vacant Fox River property, officials said.

St. Charles Lottery Ticket Wins $550K Lucky Day Lotto Jackpot

The winning ticket was sold at a Shell station on Main Street during Labor Day weekend.

Norris Wednesdays @ One Event Series Returns to Baker Community Center

Free-Admission Programs Feature Jeff Hunt, Terry Lynch, Charles Troy

Kane County Marks Hunger Action Month, Highlights Food Resources

Health officials and community partners are raising awareness about food insecurity.