Kane County's recycling rate just hit a record low
Kane County's curbside recycling rate dropped to its lowest level since tracking began in 2011, sliding to 22.8% in 2025 from 25.1% the year before — and continues to trend downward.
Residents pack St. Charles meeting to oppose proposed Claibourne Farm housing development
Residents from several subdivisions packed a St. Charles committee meeting to oppose a proposed 76-home development on 38 acres of the historic Red Gate Farm property, citing traffic safety, density, water pressure, and other concerns.
The Tri-City Corps of Salvation Army wants to collect at least 75 children's bikes during a two-day donation drive May 1-2 in St. Charles, with each bike paired with a free helmet from The Bike Rack.
Drug take-back day: Local spots to drop off unused medications on April 25
Several Tri-Cities area police departments and collection sites will accept unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (Saturday 4/25), offering a safe and convenient way to clean out your medicine cabinet.
April 20 Newsletter: First Fox Haven Square restaurant sets opening date
Plus Batavia wants to build a new police station on Mooseheart land, a Geneva architect is documenting the Fox Valley in watercolor, and a film festival coming up in St. Charles.
Power Moves Yoga shifts to bigger St. Charles space with free community event coming up
Power Moves Yoga has opened a new, larger space off North Avenue in St. Charles with plans to add cold plunge, sauna, float rooms, and contrast therapy — and is hosting a free spa sampling open house on Friday (4/24).
