David Petesch

“I believe that no individual truly ever owns a minor league baseball team,” former Cougars owner Bob Froelich said. “The team belongs to the community"

St. Charles is on pace for a new mayor. According to unofficial results from the Kane County Clerk’s Office, as of 10 p.m. Tuesday challenger Clint Hull is ahead of St. Charles mayor Lora Vitek.

Most incumbents look like they are going to keep their seats, according to unofficial results, but there could be a newcomer to the St. Charles City Council.

Unofficial results have two newcomers joining the St. Charles District 303 school board.

A St. Charles home sustained an estimated $45,000 in damage from a fire on Sunday evening, March 30.

K. Hollis Jewelers, Boutique & Wine Bar is celebrating 20 years of serving Batavia and the surrounding communities with a special anniversary event this Saturday, April 5.

Batavia is adding 55 new cameras to public areas downtown and key city-owned facilities, bringing the total to 112 cameras. 

A Batavia man is facing felony charges after allegedly attempting to break into a home while armed with a box cutter early Tuesday morning, March 24, according to police.

The City of Batavia will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout the city next month.

St. Charles City Council chambers were filled once again Monday evening, with residents eager to hear more about the city’s future energy plans and voice their concerns.

Batavia Riverwalk pedestrians and cyclists will have an easier time accessing the Peace Bridge next year, with a new ramp to be built this summer.

St. Charles residents can hear more information about the city’s energy contract consideration from elected officials and city staff during Monday’s committee meeting.

Seven St. Charles residents voiced concerns over the city's consideration of extending its power contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency during a March 17 City Council meeting.

Illinois residents can raise money to fight pediatric cancer just by enjoying a sub sandwich on March 26, and all month long by opting to add a donation to their tab.

St. Charles officials consider increasing fees for restaurants that use the First Street Plaza for outdoor dining as patio season approaches.