St. Charles
New St. Charles park director settles into job
Although the name Ray Ochromowicz might be new to St. Charles residents, the new parks and recreation director is hardly a stranger to the community. ... Full story
St. Charles officials OK Red Gate Bridge project
St. Charles officials declared their No. 1 priority for 2010 basically a done deal Monday night as all signs point to construction on the Red Gate Bridge project beginning sometime in 2011. ... Full story
Richmond in St. Charles improves, fails to meet mark
For the third year, Richmond Elementary School failed to meet the federal No Child Left Behind standards, but not making adequate yearly progress does not mean the St. Charles school didn’t improve. ... Full story
D303 opens parents’ eyes on teen stress
Community Unit School District 303 is hoping that by teaching students to cope with life’s stresses, it also will save some lives. ... Full story
St. Charles, fire protection district agree on new terms
Contract negotiations between the St. Charles Countryside Fire Protection District and the City of St. Charles ended with the district agreeing to pay the city $50,000 more for the ambulance and fire services it provides the district. ... Full story
St. Charles Park District director to step down next year
After nearly two decades serving as the St. Charles Park District director, James Breen has, with difficulty, decided it is time to say goodbye. ... Full story
St. Charles youth center needs tutors for incarcerated teens
Since the spring, Roland Lesniewski has visited the Illinois Youth Center in St. Charles weekly to help incarcerated teens with academic skills such as reading and math. ... Full story
Council won't endorse St. Charles library referendum
The St. Charles Public Library couldn't get an endorsement of its $35 million referendum from St. Charles City Council Monday night, but library officials did get recognition of the library's status as a community asset. ... Full story
Arts council forms in St. Charles
Art enthusiasts who would speculate about what the art scene could become in St. Charles have formed an organization that aims to take action on their “what ifs.” ... Full story
Nominating petitions for St. Charles school board will be ready Monday
Nominating petition forms for next spring’s St. Charles school board race will be available beginning Monday. ... Full story
St. Charles Free Methodist Church celebrates 150 years
A little St. Charles church has a big past, and it will be celebrated Sunday as the congregation marks its 150th anniversary. ... Full story
Who's buried in The Great Maro's tomb? St. Charles man finds out
It might seem odd that a famous magician who lived in St. Charles in the early 1900s would request that a 3-ton boulder be moved from property at his childhood home in Michigan all the way to St. Charles to mark his gravesite. ... Full story
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