Kevin Schmit
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A loose thought to enter politics 5 years ago, and now Vitek is St. Charles' new mayorApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - Five years ago, running for political office was just a thought in the back of Lora Vitek's mind. Last week, she was elected mayor of St. Charles. The rapid rise is not...
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Vanko remembered as educational leader in St. CharlesApr 15, 2021 1:00 am - Decades before John Vanko became superintendent for St. Charles' schools, his father was a young boy from Eastern Europe who was eager to learn English when his family s...
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Several Fox Valley races remain closeApr 14, 2021 1:00 am - More than a week after the election, many races in the Fox Valley remain too close to call. Here's an update on where those municipal, school board and library board rac...
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Bongard credits drive to improve Charlestowne Mall with St. Charles city council winApr 13, 2021 5:20 am - Ryan Bongard received more votes and won by a wider margin than any of the other four candidates who claimed city council seats in last week's consolidated election in S...
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St. Charles to reconsider law keeping liquor license holders from public officeApr 13, 2021 1:00 am - In the wake of Paul Lencioni's victory in the race for Ward 3 alderman in St. Charles, the city council next week will reconsider the ordinance preventing residents with...
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Winning Campton Hills slate pleased with voter supportApr 09, 2021 1:00 am - A slate of three Campton Hills trustee candidates had expressed collective confidence about sweeping the available seats in Tuesday's election, but the trio were still p...
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Lewis hired as new St. Charles North principalApr 08, 2021 1:00 am - Shanna Lewis, currently an associate principal at Lyons Township High School, will be hired as the new principal at St. Charles North High School. St. Charles Unit Distr...
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Carpentersville's first marijuana dispensary opens off Route 31Apr 08, 2021 1:00 am - In the shadow of beleaguered Spring Hill Mall, the first marijuana dispensary in Carpentersville opened Thursday, bringing hopes of rejuvenating tax revenue in the villa...
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Algonquin fire displaces three families from homesApr 08, 2021 1:00 am - A Wednesday night fire at an Algonquin townhouse complex left three families displaced from their homes. Units from the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection Distr...
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St. Charles cancels Spring Clean Up due to COVID-19, budget concernsApr 08, 2021 1:00 am - Because of continuing COVID-19 pandemic concerns and the impact on the city budget, St. Charles officials for the second straight year have canceled the annual Spring Cl...