St. Charles
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Tie vote kills strip club’s hope for liquor license from Kane County commissionJun 26, 2025 1:22 pm - Blackjack’s Gentlemen’s Club’s application for a liquor license was rejected on Wednesday when a vote by the Kane County Liquor Commission ended in a 2-2 tie.
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St. Charles Whole Foods’ grand opening draws hundredsJun 26, 2025 8:25 am - Eager shoppers began lining up at 6 a.m. Wednesday outside the new Whole Foods Market in downtown St. Charles, ahead of the store’s grand opening ceremony.
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VNA Health Care: Get a jump on back-to-school physicalsJun 25, 2025 11:35 pm - Before back-to-school season in August, VNA Health Care encourages parents to make sure their children complete any required appointments.
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Kane County ROE superintendent Dal Santo retires after 13 years, successor namedJun 25, 2025 8:54 pm - After 13 years at the helm of the Kane County Regional Office of Education, Superintendent Patricia Dal Santo announced to the county board that she would retire June 30, according to a news release.
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Skokie attorney joins race for Schakowsky’s congressional seatJun 25, 2025 6:42 pm - A Skokie civil rights attorney is the latest candidate to announce a 2026 campaign for the congressional seat now held by veteran U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
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‘It’s truly a blessing’: Elgin honors 32 new U.S. citizensJun 25, 2025 3:41 pm - Thirty-two recently naturalized U.S. citizens were honored Tuesday during Elgin’s 25th new citizen recognition ceremony at the Centre of Elgin.
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Out-of-town shoppers pay more grocery taxes than St. Charles residents, finance director saysJun 25, 2025 1:03 pm - As St. Charles leaders consider whether the city will join a list of Illinois municipalities enacting a local 1% grocery tax in 2026, a recent analysis shows that a tax on groceries has more impact on out-of-town shoppers.
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Dining out: Summer is salad season, fireworks fun and a totally ’80s dining experienceJun 25, 2025 10:11 am - California Pizza Kitchen has rolled out new salads just in time for summer dining. Plus, some suburban restaurants offer special ways to elevate your fireworks viewing this year.
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Fourth of July events: Fireworks, festivals, parades, concerts and moreJun 25, 2025 8:58 am - With July 4 falling on a Friday, many suburban towns are hosting festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts and more starting this weekend to get a jump on the celebrations.
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Marquee Youth Stage teams up with Blackberry Polo Club for 1950s-style benefitJun 24, 2025 9:05 pm - Blackberry Polo Club is hosting a 1950s-themed polo fundraiser called "A Wop Bop A Loo Bop!" on July 27 to support Marquee Youth Stage in Batavia. There’s a pledge to match all donations raised up to $25,000.