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St. Patrick’s Day parade steps off at 2 p.m. SaturdayMar 11, 2014 12:00 AM
St. Charles hosts its annual St. Patrick's Day parade at 2 p.m. Saturday downtown. John Wredling is the grand marshal. The World War II veteran equipped B-17 bombers for their missions. But locally, he's best known as the former superintendent of St. Charles Unit District 303.
Plan B in works if St. Charles' First Street plans flopMar 11, 2014 12:00 AM
St. Charles officials are beginning to consider another option if current plans for First Street fall through. SMN Development representatives were a no-show for a progress report due one month before aldermen will decide if the development team will be given any future opportunities for updates. The purchase agreement SMN Development has with the city for a 52-foot parcel along First Street expires April 8.
Images: The Week in PicturesMar 10, 2014 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features the burning of the ashes and the application of the ashes for Ash Wednesday, as well as a few people enjoying the last of winter's white stuff.
Girl Scouts celebrate faith-based connectionsMar 10, 2014 12:00 AM
Girl Scouts and faith-based communities share an enduring tradition of Girl Scouting and spiritual expression that spans the organization’s history. The Girl Scout experience is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which include principles and values common to most faiths.
Chicago tour stop, '80s music take former St. Charles resident back in timeMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
Former St. Charles resident Paul Wiley never really saw himself as a musical theater-type guy. Through much of the past decade, Wiley could be found performing at Windy City rock venues like Metro or Double Door in bands like Egostatic, Jupiter Blue and Royal. But that changed when Wiley, 41, was hired in January as a guitarist for the national tour of the hit 2009 Broadway jukebox musical “Rock of Ages,” which returns to Chicago at the Bank of America Theatre starting Tuesday, March 11.
Fire causes $150,000 damage to St. Charles homeMar 9, 2014 12:00 AM
An early morning fire Sunday in the kitchen of a St. Charles home caused an estimated $150,000 in damage, but residents were able to escape unharmed, authorities said. The St. Charles Fire Department responded at 4:33 a.m. to the fire at 1723 Howard St. and were successful in stopping its spread before it extended to the rest of the house.
It’s good to be Irish in St. CharlesMar 8, 2014 12:00 AM
Dave Heun says this coming week it's good to be Irish, especially in St. Charles.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with NEW event in St. CharlesMar 8, 2014 12:00 AM
Celebrate Women's History Month with the Network of Entrepreneurial Women from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 12 at Town House Books in St. Charles. It will feature special guest speaker Barbara Joan Zeitz, a women's historian, gender equity analyst and author with a master's in women's studies and law. A former Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholar Speaker, she writes a monthly online column CountHerHistory now in its 10th year.
Images: Photo Contest FinalistsMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finalists. Here are the finalists for the week of March 3.
Students raise thousand to fight hungerMar 7, 2014 12:00 AM
Elgin, IL – Wednesday, March 5th proved to be a spectacular “Champions of Change” celebration. Students and faculty from fourteen U-46 and Burlington district schools were honored for taking part in Food For Greater Elgin’s Change for Hunger Challenge to help hungry families in need.
Celebrate the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" specialMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Urology, Ltd. is celebrating the Big Tournament with "The 3 Point Shot" special now through the end of March.
Guest artists join Orion Ensemble in ‘Sounds of Russia’ concert March 9 in St. CharlesMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
The Orion Ensemble, winner of the Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, showcases “Sounds of Russia,” featuring works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninoff and welcoming three special guests at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles.
Wine tasting banishes cabin fever for record crowdMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
On Saturday, February 22, over 450 people wined and dined at the 50th annual A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting, benefitting Clearbrook’s Employment Services Program.
NIU profs write book, develop website to help science teachers motivate studentsMar 6, 2014 12:00 AM
Producing more college graduates in STEM areas is a national priority, and now two Northern Illinois University researchers have written a book on how teachers can help students get more excited about science.
Dryer blamed for St. Charles townhouse fireMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Firefighters believe a clothes dryer sparked a townhouse fire Wednesday night on the 800 block of Pheasant Trail in St. Charles. According to a news release, St. Charles firefighters responded to a resident’s 911 call to find a blaze in a second-floor utility room.
Maple sugaring heralds spring’s arrivalMar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
The best things in life are worth waiting for. Spring, for example. The initiation of spring for many folks is maple sugaring. Both spring and maple sugaring are a long time coming this year. But they are coming.
Burlington Lioness annual spring raffle March 22Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Burlington Lioness Spring Raffle on Saturday March 22, 2014 at Mott's Lounge, Burlington starting at 7PM to support Central High School scholarships to (2) graduating applicants. Great prizes for a greater cause!
St. Charles North drill teams continue 15-year winning streak at TDI State Championship Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
The Varsity team finished their season with a state championship title in the 3A Division Open Pom category, and third place in the 3A Division Lyrical category. Because of the high points earned in both dances, they took home high honors in receiving the 3A Grand Championship Title.
Kane County Recycles takes your old electronics, books, shredding March 8Mar 5, 2014 12:00 AM
Kane County Recycles will offer free document shredding along with electronics and book recycling for the monthly event in March.
‘Great Legs’ theme for Fox Valley antiques show, saleMar 4, 2014 12:00 AM
Iconic perennial favorites as well as unexpected surprises will be represented in a variety of 17th- to early-20th century antiques at the 2014 Spring Fox Valley Antiques Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The show’s theme, “Great Legs,” highlights the variety of styles used throughout the centuries.