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Water main break disrupts traffic in St. Charles, part of Main Street still closed

Traffic was reduced to one lane near downtown Main Street in St. Charles over the weekend as the city repaired a water main break. Here’s what continues to be closed.

By Joey Weslo●

State Sen. Don DeWitte recovers from prostate cancer surgery

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery and because of early detection, it did not spread.

By Brenda Schory●

Friends of the Fox River rally against EPA ending protections for ‘70% of nation’s wetlands’

The Friends of the Fox River is urging community members to join their efforts to prevent the U.S. EPA from ending protections for millions of acres of wetlands and miles of streams. It all comes down to what's defined as "Waters of the United States."

By Joey Weslo●

‘Thankful she survived’: Aurora woman rescued from New Year’s Day apartment fire

Firefighters rescued an Aurora woman trapped inside her apartment during a fire on New Year’s Day; a dog was also rescued.

By Joey Weslo●

Pet rescues flag urgent need for more foster homes amid decline

Rescued pets are more likely to be adopted if they've been fostered, local advocates say, but they add the number of people willing to foster pets is declining.

By Amanda Marrazzo●