St. Charles News

John H. Wredling, former superintendent of St. Charles Unit District 303 from 1958-1972, and the man Wredling Middle School is named for, will serve as grand marshal for the 15th annual St. Patrick's Parade.

Kane County Director of Development Mark VanKerkhoff attends a Kane County Board meeting Tuesday in Geneva.

ST. CHARLES – For 13 years, a group of volunteer gardeners grew vegetables on two plots on the edge of the University of Illinois Horticultural Research Center at Peck Road and Route 38. Bill Fiedler, 85, of St. Charles, estimated they brought 1,300 to 1,500 pounds of produce – tomatoes, peppers and squash – to a local pantry ... (more)

ST. CHARLES – Six businesses were cited in February during the latest round of tobacco compliance checks, according to a news release issued by the St. Charles Police Department.

He was reportedly wanted on a warrant on a charge of deceptive practice. • Aldo Montesdeoca-Morgan, 41, of the 1500 block of Indiana Street, St. Charles, was charged Monday, March 3, with driving without a license and driving without insurance after a crash at East Main Street and Fifth Avenue in St. Charles.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report that a St. Charles School District bus may have been struck Wednesday afternoon by approximately four BB's or pellets.

The supergroup is comprised of singer and guitarist Richie Kotzen, known for his work with Poison and Mr. Big; bassist Billy Sheehan, who has worked with the likes of Steve Vai, David Lee Roth and Mr. Big; and drummer Mike Portnoy, co-founder of progressive metal band Dream Theater.

Kane County transportation officials plan to install yellow flashing left turn arrows along Randall Road with the hopes of improving safety between Fabyan Parkway and Silver Glen Road in Geneva and St. Charles, according to the Kane County Chronicle.

Ready to dance? Dance-pop star Demi Lovato will fill the Allstate Arena this weekend with her expressive voice, hits like "Heart Attack" and her take on the song "Let It Go" from the popular "Frozen" soundtrack.

Maple Sugaring Days will be held this Friday and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 7W700 Dean St. in St. Charles.

Patatas Alioli, or garlic potato salad, is one of the many small-plate options available at Macarena Tapas in St. Charles.

The MSSC today announced that Sylvia Salazar Wetzel has joined its Board of Directors.

Some Kane County Board members took shots at the sheriff Tuesday, but they didn't shoot down a new firing range for his deputies.

The Pheasant Run Resort & Spa in St. Charles, Illinois, in foreclosure since 2011, was purchased today by Saint Charles Resort, LLC, a collaborative group of experienced hotel investors and operators who will acquire title upon confirmation of the sale in the underlying foreclosure action.

Homer Glen resident Josh Libman, 23, was working at the Kane County Forest Preserve District's Creek Bend Nature Center in St. Charles when he answered nine questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.

ST. CHARLES – A St. Charles city committee Monday gave its support for an east side restaurant's proposed outdoor dining area.

St. Charles aldermen expected an update from the would-be developers of the land at the gateway of city's ballyhooed First Street project Monday night.

Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of ground water after the water has entered into the ground under the pavement.

ST. CHARLES – A 34-year-old man looking to kill time in St. Charles last week was charged with public indecency in a retailer's parking lot, according to St. Charles Police Department reports.

Not in the real world Watching all levels of government in Kane County is so upsetting.