St. Charles Lifestyle
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‘An inspirational story’: Beds for Kids founder steps down after 30 yearsJun 27, 2025 2:00 am - Former Batavian Daniel Sergi, founder of Beds for Kids, a fund that has purchased beds for Fox Valley children in need for more than 30 years, is stepping down.
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Kane Co. to hold low-cost vaccination, microchip clinicJun 23, 2025 5:23 pm - Kane County Animal Control will hold a low-cost drive-through rabies vaccine and microchip clinic on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the animal control facility in Geneva.
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Hosanna! Lutheran pastor to retire after 39 years of serviceJun 18, 2025 10:58 am - Being a pastor for a long time means John Nelson, who is retiring from Hosanna! Lutheran Church in St. Charles, has touched thousands of people through various organizations and programs, in addition to sermons at church services.
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Dozens of motorcyclists to escort young cancer survivor in Sycamore to St. Charles rideJun 16, 2025 10:47 am - At least 50 motorcycles will ride from Sycamore to St. Charles, escorted by the Kane County Sheriff's Office, to celebrate 2½-year-old Oliver Olinger who is in remission from acute myeloid leukemia.
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Geneva History Museum creates interactive map of veterans’ gravesJun 11, 2025 11:20 am - There are 109 war veterans buried at Geneva’s West Side Cemetery. The Geneva History Museum has created an interactive map of their graves.
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New Illinois laws aim to make streets safer for bikers, pedestriansJun 11, 2025 9:02 am - Several new Illinois bills improve biking and pedestrian safety, including requirements for e-bike battery safety standards and fatal crash studies to protect vulnerable road users.
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Raise a glass with STC Six beer to benefit Support Over StigmaJun 06, 2025 12:26 pm - The STC Six craft brewery alliance in St. Charles has created a tropical, piney West Coast pilsner. A portion of this year’s sales go to Support Over Stigma, providing mental health care for veterans and first responders.
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St. Charles church singer leaves legacy of heavenly voiceJun 06, 2025 5:00 am - She had the voice of an angel. Marilyn Weinlader, music director at St. Patrick Church in St. Charles, touched thousands through her Heaven-sent gift of music.
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Seven St. Charles gardens to be featured in Pottawatomie Garden WalkJun 04, 2025 4:46 pm - The Pottawatomie Garden Club is holding a St. Charles Garden Walk on June 28 featuring seven gardens and a boutique.
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Wildlife photographer to share Alaska birding stories at June 14 luncheonJun 04, 2025 2:02 pm - Grace Lutheran Church’s Rebecca Circle is planning a salad and dessert luncheon on June 14 with presentation from wildlife photographer Jackie Bowman.