St. Charles officials weigh options for addressing $84 million unfunded lead pipe mandate
St. Charles officials said during a recent budget meeting that replacing thousands of lead service lines could cost $84 million over the next decade, which could require the city to lean on utility rate increases to pay for it.
February 16 Newsletter: Introducing the 2026 class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops
Plus a new childcare center planned for St. Charles, a water quality alert in Elburn, and a fun visit from regional radio personalities to a local high school.
Brother Chimp to host two beer dinner and limited whiskey release events at both locations
Brother Chimp Brewing is hosting a multi-course beer dinner and releasing a limited collaboration bourbon at both its North Aurora and St. Charles locations within the next couple of weeks.
Illinois EPA issues PFAS detection notice for Elburn water customers
An Illinois EPA news release says PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”) were detected above state standards in the Elburn Community Water System, triggering a legal requirement to notify residents.
A new childcare center is being planned for Prairie Centre in St. Charles
St. Charles officials are expected to approve plans for The Gardner School, a new 12K-square-foot childcare facility proposed along Route 38 in the Prairie Centre development.
St. Charles North turns a radio rivalry into a feel-good school visit
St. Charles North High School welcomed US 99.5 Chicago radio personalities for a spirited visit after a producer jokingly reignited a long-running rivalry tied to a 2008 soccer championship loss.
What we learned from recent Kane County candidate forums
During a recent League of Women Voters forum in Batavia, Kane County candidates for sheriff and county board shared how they would approach staffing, budgets, public trust, mental health services, and the county’s long-term priorities if elected.
