Third Annual Long Table Dinner returns to St. Charles riverfront on August 23
Project Mobility's Long Table Dinner returns to the Fox River in St. Charles on Sunday (8/23) for a community celebration and culinary experience supporting local individuals with disabilities.
New Mexican restaurant plans to open this year in downtown St. Charles
Gallo Santo, a new family-owned Mexican restaurant, is aiming to open this year in the former Rehm's Electric space in downtown St. Charles with help from a $30K city grant.
A new Tri-Cities competition will turn thousands of canned goods into art for charity
Tri-Cities Canstruction just opened team registration for its first-ever canned food sculpture competition, which will be held at Waubonsee Community College in February 2027 and result in thousands of cans donated to local food pantries.
Norris Cultural Arts Center's upcoming season celebrates Baker Community Center's 100th year
The Norris Cultural Arts Center's 2026-27 season celebrates the Baker Community Center's centennial with a lineup of 1920s-themed concerts in downtown St. Charles.
Kane County sees increase in Lyme disease cases as ticks spread north
Kane County reported 42 Lyme disease cases in 2025 (double 2024's count) and health officials say new tick species are moving in from the south, which is contributing to an unusually active tick season.
Great mid-week happy hour options in Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles
Weekdays are typically when you find the best local happy hour deals — and if you know where to look, Batavia, Geneva, and St. Charles have plenty of solid options waiting for you.
This roundup covers community events happening during the weekend of July 31 through the first two weeks of August 2026 — plus some exciting happenings to look forward to later in the summer.
For art enthusiasts, the St. Charles Public Library holds much more than books
The St. Charles Public Library's art collection features a century's worth of unique pieces, including bronze sculptures, decades-old lithographs, and an outdoor mural you can help fund with a name plate.
