Two thousand walkers turn out for Bridge Walk

GENEVA – Kate Bell walked through Fabyan Forest Preserve Saturday with the determination of a woman on a mission. "My sister passed away from breast cancer in 2005 and my father just passed away from lung cancer in October," Bell, of St. Charles said. "My sister was 43 and my father was 73. I am w ... Read More »

History Made: Oldest brick home still standing

It’s no wonder you will find the Hunt House – also known as the Dunham-Hunt Museum – on the National Register of Historic Places – it’s recognized as the oldest brick building

Otto: ‘Giant Killer Moth’ – well, not so much

With all the dire warnings emanating from Chicago regarding the NATO Summit, the Windy City is the last place I’d want to find myself this weekend. The media told us for weeks

Tax deal on table for St. Charles Chrysler

ST. CHARLES – The city soon could offer tax revenue to help another car dealership expand and improve its facilities.

Crime & Courts

Police: Rookies site of early morning armed robbery

An armed robbery reportedly occured early this morning at Rookies restaurant, 1545 W. Main St., St. Charles. According to a police report, two male black offenders approached ... Read More »

Elburn Police Reports

• An employee at a liquor store in the 100 block of Route 38, Elburn, told police a male suspect took a bottle of Merlot wine from the store without paying for it on Tuesday, ... Read More »

Business

Tax deal on table for St. Charles Chrysler

ST. CHARLES – The city soon could offer tax revenue to help another car dealership expand and improve its facilities.The St. Charles City Council is considering a sales tax re ... Read More »

Everything set for new McDonald’s in Batavia

BATAVIA – By the end of October, downtown Batavia could have a new McDonald’s restaurant with a double drive-thru.Plan commissioners voted, 6-1, Wednesday to approve design re ... Read More »

Government

Illinois Senate Dems come out with budget of their own

SPRINGFIELD – With 13 days left in the regular spring session, the Illinois Senate Democrats rolled out a budget that relies on facility closures, layoffs and 4-percent spendi ... Read More »

Appeals court sides with Quinn on denying pay raises

SPRINGFIELD – A federal appellate court Thursday upheld Gov. Pat Quinn's decision last year to deny state employees pay raises. In July, the American Federation of State, Cou ... Read More »

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