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.

Dan Kairis decided to become an independent in the late 1970s after a failed run at office as a Republican.

The Tri-City Salvation Army, at 1710 S. Seventh Ave. in St. Charles, will distribute food for the holidays.

Santa Claus will make a visit to CASA Kane County for a good cause.

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.

The insurance rate in St. Charles will rise slightly less than one percent, according to the city’s finance director.

One week later and it seems the Schnaitman family and landlord Ken Voegele still can’t agree on anything.

Police reports in St. Charles

A rabid raccoon was shot by an officer last week in St. Charles.

Wredling Middle School’s eighth-grade advanced literacy students will visit the Arcedium Coffeehouse to do some poetry readings.

Copeland Dance will offer a night of hip-hop dance master classes with Carlton Bradley Dec. 4.

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.

The Norris Recreation Center is accepting canned food in exchange for workout passes.

This week, St. Charles North High School music groups are putting on free concerts for the public.

On Oct. 19, St. Charles Police Sgt. Steve Huffman became St. Charles Deputy Chief Steve Huffman.