News
By Cari Brokamp, cbrokamp@mysuburbanlife.com
Sun Sep 27, 2009, 01:11 PM CDT
In honor of St. Charles' 175th anniversary, we’re calling on current and former residents to share with us their stories, memories and photos of the city’s past 175 years.
By staff reports

Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:13 PM CST
Applications for project financing under the Kane-Elgin Consortium’s Rental Housing Development Network are due at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 4.
By staff reports

Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:12 PM CST
This year, St. Charles’ Scarecrow Festival will celebrate 25 years by retiring the festival’s old logo and bringing in a new one.
By staff reports

Fri Nov 20, 2009, 12:11 PM CST
Kane Kares was recognized by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, a leading health care philanthropy, as a Nurse-Family Partnership program that outpaces the national average for outcomes.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 07:23 PM CST
“There will be people that lose their job as apart of this reduction,” said District 303 Superintendent Don Schlomann serving a sobering reminder during Wednesday night’s business services meeting.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 11:48 AM CST
A section of First Avenue in St. Charles will be closed until Saturday due to a large crack in the road, according to the St. Charles Downtown Partnership.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:51 AM CST
After canceling vaccination clinics last month due to a shortage, the Kane County Health Department has received another shipment of swine flu vaccines.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:45 AM CST
About four years ago, Gail Blaha started the Neighbors in Need program in St. Charles. The program works to raise money for St. Charles residents who need help with their utility payments by asking other residents to donate money on the bill payment.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:43 AM CST
Dan Kairis decided to become an independent in the late 1970s after a failed run at office as a Republican.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 08:08 AM CST
The Tri-City Salvation Army, at 1710 S. Seventh Ave. in St. Charles, will distribute food for the holidays.
By staff reports
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 08:06 AM CST
Santa Claus will make a visit to CASA Kane County for a good cause.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 04:55 PM CST
When Darlene Marcusson first found out she had been nominated for this year’s Roscoe Ebey Citizen of the Year Award, she was honored. When she won, she was shocked.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 04:47 PM CST
The insurance rate in St. Charles will rise slightly less than one percent, according to the city’s finance director.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 04:43 PM CST
One week later and it seems the Schnaitman family and landlord Ken Voegele still can’t agree on anything.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 03:50 PM CST
Police reports in St. Charles
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 01:01 PM CST
A rabid raccoon was shot by an officer last week in St. Charles.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 08:18 AM CST
Wredling Middle School’s eighth-grade advanced literacy students will visit the Arcedium Coffeehouse to do some poetry readings.
By staff reports
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 08:17 AM CST
Copeland Dance will offer a night of hip-hop dance master classes with Carlton Bradley Dec. 4.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 07:50 PM CST
The St. Charles City Council unanimously approved changes made to the city’s Comprehensive Plan Monday that will change the planned use of an area northeast of Charlestowne Mall.
By staff reports
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 11:43 AM CST
The Norris Recreation Center is accepting canned food in exchange for workout passes.
By staff reports
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 11:42 AM CST
This week, St. Charles North High School music groups are putting on free concerts for the public.
By Hal Conick, hconick@mysuburbanlife.com
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 08:33 AM CST
On Oct. 19, St. Charles Police Sgt. Steve Huffman became St. Charles Deputy Chief Steve Huffman.