Discover how we can return the Fox River to the health the first European settlers found when they arrived in the Fox River Valley. Art Malm, a professional engineer and a member of the Friends of the Fox River board, will present a brief history o...

Creating a white-water rafting course, an upgraded riverwalk and other outdoor amenities along the Fox River could attract tens of thousands of additional visitors to downtown St. Charles each year, according to a preliminary economic impact analysi...

In ways public and private, economic and environmental, artistic and educational, former Mayor Tom Weisner shaped and reshaped Aurora into the city it is today, those who knew him say. As the city's leader for nearly 12 years, from 2005 to 2016, We...

The cooler days of fall signal the end of summer but also the approaching arrival of spectacular autumn colors. And remember, trees aren't the only breathtaking color bearers. Autumn-blooming plants add blues, whites, pinks, golds and purples to th...

Community leaders have spent years developing a vision to transform downtown St. Charles into a hub for water recreation and outdoor activity. But some city officials first want to know if the proposed attractions along the Fox River would make econ...