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updated: Fri Jul 18, 2008 07:33 pm

St. Charles News

Local news for St. Charles, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

19 hrs ago | Kane Co. Chronicle

Prosecutor suspended because of relationship with officer

ST. CHARLES A prosecutor is suspended after State's Attorneys Office officials learned of her relationship with an Aurora police officer.

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Related Topix: Aurora, IL

Thu Jul 17, 2008

Kane Co. Chronicle

Ribbon-cutting welcomes new St. Charles parking lot

For those close to the city's First Street Redevelopment project, Tuesday's ribbon cutting for the new parking garage signified something more than a simple snip.

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Daily Herald

Geneva OKs Bricher roadwork

Making a left turn from Bricher Road into Geneva Commons shopping center may be less dangerous by the Christmas shopping season, as contracts are expected to be awarded next week for adding a through lane and a ...

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Related Topix: Aurora, IL, Geneva, IL

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Courier-News

Kane sets fee schedule for preserve shelters

Use of shelters in Kane County forest preserves will no longer necessarily be first-come, first-served. The forest preserve commission this week approved several levels of charges for organizations wanting to ...

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Beacon News

Fire, explosion 'rocked the whole neighborhood'

It was the most unpleasant of surprises for Rafael Soto. After a frantic call from his wife Friday morning, Soto raced back to his home at 1224 S. Bangs St.

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Related Topix: Sugar Grove, IL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire, Montgomery, IL, Oswego, IL

Sat Jul 12, 2008

Courier-News

St. Charles Twp. couple plead guilty to abduction

A St. Charles Township couple pleaded guilty on Friday to abducting three people at gunpoint after a botched drug deal years ago.

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Related Topix: Drugs, West Chicago, IL, Chicago Metro

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Beep!

Stolen hedgehog returned to St. Charles pet shop

A pygmy hedgehog stolen from a St. Charles pet store last week has been returned, police said Thursday.

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Related Topix: South Elgin, IL

Wed Jul 09, 2008

Courier News

Paving the way

When the Elgin Community Network asked residents what they wanted most from a city bikeway, the answer was clear: Ice cream.

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Related Topix: Schaumburg, IL, Elgin, IL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Talent for inspiration

It's a rare breed of person who doesn't give up on something for 12 years. It's more remarkable when those 12 years are the ones between ages 9 and 21; arguably a difficult time for young people to stick to any ...

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Chicago Tribune

Slaying suspect's recorded police interview can be used at trial, DuPage judge rules

The video-recorded police interview in which a man denies killing and robbing a St.

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Related Topix: West Chicago, IL, Chicago Metro, Tuscola, IL

Fri Jul 04, 2008

Courier News

Emerald ash borer spreads into St. Charles

The emerald ash borer has been found throughout St. Charles, city officials announced Thursday.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Entomology

Daily Herald

Geneva politician arrested

A Geneva insurance agent who is running for city council faces charges of drunken driving and unlawful use of a weapon stemming from a June traffic stop in St.

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Related Topix: North Aurora, IL, Elgin, IL, Geneva, IL, Kane County, IL

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Daily Herald

Emerald ash borer found in St. Charles

St. Charles officials broke some bad news to the city Thursday about the emerald ash borer: it's here.

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Related Topix: Geneva, IL, Chicago, IL, Entomology, Science, Batavia, IL

Courier News

Children, their canines vie for top-dog honors

When Pogo, a 5-year-old border collie mix, first came to dog training school "she was all over the place," said her owner, Brad Werner, 14.

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Related Topix: Kane County, IL, Kids, Family

Wed Jul 02, 2008

St. Charles Sun

Sage Bistro joins resurgence in downtown St. Charles

The Fox River runs past Sage Bistro's large outdoor patio, making it impossible to ignore while enjoying a meal at the new St.

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Related Topix: Life, Dining, Geneva, IL, Entertainment

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Beacon News

Woman charged in Swiss Army knife attack

Tasha Johnson, 22, of the 1200 block of East Wilson Street, Batavia, was charged with felony aggravated battery and misdemeanor domestic battery after she waited for her husband at his Aurora address at 2:32 ...

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Related Topix: Batavia, IL, Oswego, IL, Kendall County, IL, Kane County, IL

Daily Herald

Business keeps kids hopping in St. Charles

An Algonquin couple recently opened a business that keeps children jumping for hours.

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Related Topix: Mokena, IL, Libertyville, IL, Schaumburg, IL, Bolingbrook, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL

Mon Jun 30, 2008

Daily Herald

St. Charles 1st St, redevelopment underway

In downtown St. Charles, it's best to keep your eyes peeled these days or you just might miss it.

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Related Topix: Christopher, IL

St. Charles Sun

Northern Illinois Food Bank earns high rating

Northern Illinois Food Bank recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, landing it in an elite position among charities.

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Sat Jun 28, 2008

Courier-News

Police Blotter

Charles police. Lawrence S. Celeste, 56, of the 600 block of Dover Drive, is charged with indecent solicitation of a child, a felony, a news release stated.

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Related Topix: Elgin, IL

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