St. Charles
Brix Wine & Cheese opens in St. Charles
The latest business to open in downtown’s First Street redevelopment project aims to give adults a classy, grown-up place to enjoy a glass of wine. ... Full story
St. Charles ex-Marine shares memories of Iwo Jima
William Faulkner was 21 when he landed on Iwo Jima for what would become one of history's bloodiest battles. ... Full story
ArtFusion showcasing artwork, performances of STC students
The Greater St. Charles Education Foundation will spotlight the arts for three hours Wednesday in an effort to expand the number of grants it can provide to District 303. ... Full story
St. Charles city services just a click away
When's leaf pickup again? What about trash? ... Full story
Operations Committe approves alcohol tax
Buying alcohol in St. Charles is one step closer to becoming more expensive. ... Full story
Parking fees to nearly double at St. Charles high schools
Driving to school will be more expensive for students at the city’s high schools. ... Full story
Board approves non-renewal notices for 163 teaches
Employees knew layoffs were coming, but the St. Charles School District this week made it official. ... Full story
Revitalizing downtowns involves mixing it up
Mike Frasier has watched the multi-story First Street project in downtown St. Charles take shape from the window of his shop, The Wine Exchange. ... Full story
St. Charles makes, distributes own power from coal, wind
St. Charles is one of a handful of area municipalities -- which also include Naperville, Geneva and Batavia -- that own a monopoly on all electrical distribution within their borders. They pay their own employees to maintain all those wires and transformers that ComEd is responsible for in most northern Illinois towns. ... Full story
Sprinklers spark debate
Fifteen-thousand dollars can buy a lot of carpeting, granite and hardwood floors, or, in the case of soon-to-be St. Charles resident Scott Barber's new home, a fire sprinkler system. ... Full story
My Neighborhood provides detailed look at STC property
The city is giving residents a tool that lets them really get to know their neighborhood. ... Full story
Two-week traffic enforcement campaign set to begin
City police on Friday will begin a two-week traffic enforcement period in connection with the safety campaign, You Drink and Drive, You Lose. ... Full story
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