St. Charles
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‘A lasting symbol of strength for women’: Old friend shares memories of Connie FrancisJul 17, 2025 5:30 pm - Ron Onesti grew up listening to Connie Francis and became friends with the iconic pop singer after persuading her to play his St. Charles theater. “I’m an old soul, and her music not only represented the era, but also represented the strength of a woman in a man’s world at that time,” Onesti said.
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Kane sheriff investigating suspicious chemical deliveryJul 17, 2025 4:20 pm - The Kane County sheriff’s office bomb squad on Wednesday investigated chemicals found in the 9N800 block of South Leland Court near Elgin, according to a news release.
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Pretrial release granted for suspect in Elgin party shootingJul 17, 2025 3:59 pm - A man accused of shooting three people at a family party near Elgin — including his father — has been granted pretrial release.
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Eviction suit added to dispute between Kane County horse rescue and landlordsJul 17, 2025 3:47 pm - The dispute between a horse rescue group and its landlords has taken another turn, with the landlords trying to evict the nonprofit organization from the rural Kane County farm it calls home.
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Man faces child pornography charges againJul 17, 2025 2:23 pm - A St. Charles man has been charged, again, with possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials.
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Central 301 to do nationwide search for new superintendentJul 17, 2025 12:31 pm - Central Unit District 301 is looking nationwide for its next superintendent.
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Kane County launches Smart Sprinkler pilot to cut water use, protect aquifersJul 16, 2025 11:46 pm - Kane County is launching a pilot program to promote smart sprinkler systems, which can reduce outdoor water use by up to 47%.
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Fine Line to hold online auction fundraiser starting July 18Jul 16, 2025 10:26 pm - Longtime volunteer John Abel and his wife Carol donated their extensive art collection to the Fine Line Creative Arts Center. The auction will begin on Friday, July 18.
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St. Charles reschedules Unwind Wednesday to July 23Jul 16, 2025 3:23 pm - Unwind Wednesday event on July 16 postponed to July 23 due to inclement weather. Those 21+ can enjoy drinks on 1st Street Plaza from approved venues with wristband.
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Search for new St. Charles police chief down to final candidateJul 16, 2025 12:41 pm - After operating without a chief of police since November, St. Charles has decided on its next top law enforcement official, but is keeping the candidate’s identity under wraps.