St. Charles Electric Christmas Parade canceled due to winter storm
The city said that although the Electric Christmas Parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.
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The city said that although the Electric Christmas Parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.
The city said that although the parade is a much-anticipated event every year, they had to make the tough decision to cancel for safety reasons.
The FBI was asking for help Thursday in finding a man who robbed a bank in St. Charles, Illinois, west of Chicago this past weekend.
A former employee at a youth center in St. Charles, Illinois, has been charged after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a young man.
One person is dead after a crash in St. Charles, Illinois, officials said Tuesday morning.
Police said after a search of the area, "no explosive device was found."
A GoFundMe identified the kayaker who died as Taylor Russell, and described him as a loving husband, a devoted stepfather, and a kind-hearted soul.
Sandy Underwood, 39, was charged with attempted first-degree murder after stabbing another woman inside an apartment in St. Charles on Tuesday, police said.
Search crews did not confirm if it was the missing kayaker, but did say the body was recovered in the same area.
Officials said two kayakers were fishing when one man fell out of his kayak and into the water, and a boat on the water was also involved. Megan De Mar reports.
Officials said two kayakers were fishing when one man fell out of his kayak and into the river in St. Charles. Megan De Mar reports.
According to the City of St. Charles, firefighters were called to search the area of Ferson Creek Park just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials said two kayakers were fishing when one man fell out of his kayak and into the water. He never resurfaced.
According to the City of St. Charles, firefighters were called to search the area of Ferson Creek Park just before 10 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Charles officials said one kayaker was rescued and another is still missing.
A search is underway on the Fox River. Officials have not confirmed the cause of the search.
Besnik Ismajlaj, 53, of St. Charles, was charged with a misdemeanor count of carrying a concealed firearm at the airport.
The National Diaper Bank Network says one in two U.S. families cannot afford enough diapers to keep their child clean and healthy. In response, a west suburban event being held Saturday is making sure local families have the essentials they need. Mix host Chris Petlak talks about the event.
No charges will be filed against the driver who struck and killed a 5-year-old boy in his own driveway in St. Charles, Illinois last month.
Police said an immediate family member of the boy was driving when the boy was hit around 5:10 p.m. in a driveway in the 4000 block of Royal Fox Drive.
Police said the investigation into the incident was ongoing late Tuesday, and have not released much information.
Police said the investigation into the incident was ongoing late Tuesday, and have not released much information.
Paul Bocska, 58, was found guilty of four counts of criminal sexual assault and 12 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Daniel H. Escalera, of Stockwell, Indiana, was shot and killed by police at the River Glen of St. Charles assisted living facility on Dec. 1, 2024.
Police officers who shot and killed a man who was wielding a chainsaw inside a seniors' assisted living center in St. Charles, Illinois, in December will not face any criminal charges, after Kane County prosecutors said body camera footage shows their actions were justified.
Body camera footage released by the Kane County State's Attorney's office shows St. Charles police officers shooting and killing a man who was wielding a chainsaw inside a senior assisted living facility on Dec. 1, 2024. The officers will not face any criminal charges, after prosecutors determined their actions were justified.
Roads in Elgin were clear as the evening rush began late Wednesday thanks to plow crews. Sara Machi reports.
CBS Skywatch was over the scene of the crash involving a black sedan and a white SUV on Tuesday afternoon.
In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Temporary Protected Status will end on March 17,
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office released Chicago Public School teacher Linda Brown's cause of death after an autopsy Tuesday.
Rick Garcia, a longtime Chicago LGBTQ+ activist and community leader who was at the forefront of many civil rights victories, died this week.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The group of journalists who won a preliminary injunction over federal agents' use of force have filed to have the same judge hear the state's new lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
Police in the west Chicago suburb of Geneva are warning of a scam involving spoofed phone numbers.
Protesters on Tuesday were cranking up the heat on Peoples Gas over a recently proposed rate hike that would add an additional $10 to $11 a month to utility bills.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
As this holiday season nears its end, Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning Tuesday about text scams.
A new report shines a light on electricity shortages that Illinois could face in less than 10 years.
January is Radon Action Month, and the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging residents to test their homes for radon.
Severe flu season is sending many people to hospital emergency rooms across the country, including in the Chicago area.
Unionized health care workers this week took aim at Northwestern Medicine, saying the health care system needs to hire more people before expanding the emergency room at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that its recommendations for childhood vaccines will not be affected by a change in federal guidelines.
The first pediatric flu death for this year's flu season has been reported, Illinois health officials said, as flu cases across the state continue to rise.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
The Piggery, a popular barbecue restaurant and bar in the northwest corner of Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood, announced Thursday that it is going out of business.
The Lincolnwood Town Center mall in the north Chicago suburb of Lincolnwood has been sold to a developer, the village announced Wednesday.
They do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but a longtime Chicago fried chicken institution said imitation went too far after a new business opened with a very similar name.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago Theatre Week brings value-priced tickets for shows from Feb. 5 until Feb. 15 at Chicago's stage venues. Tickets can sell for $30, $15, or even less.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Additional information, including how many people were injured and the cause of the collision were not released.
Despite a number of disturbing violent crimes on the CTA in recent months, violent crime on the mass transit system dropped slightly in 2025, as violent crime across Chicago also saw significant declines. In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.
Video captured the terrifying moments a paraglider fell hundreds of feet through the air, into the water. They were wearing a help and suffered some injuries, but survived.
Police are warning residents after a string of business burglaries in Chicago's Edgewater, Uptown and West Ridge neighborhoods.
The DuPage County State's Attorney said two teenage boys from Lisle have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a Walgreens bathroom in Naperville.
Prosecutors said 40-year-old Demetrius Thurman used his phone to record video of the crime early Saturday morning.
The Temporary Protected Status will end on March 17,
The Cook County Medical Examiner's office released Chicago Public School teacher Linda Brown's cause of death after an autopsy Tuesday.
CBS Skywatch was over the scene of the crash involving a black sedan and a white SUV on Tuesday afternoon.
In an exclusive interview on Tuesday, Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke about the steps the city is taking to help riders feel safe on the CTA.
Fire department officials in Chicago's western suburbs said drone technology has been helping keep firefighters safe and make a major impact on public safety.
With the stores becoming a common target for thieves, some of the stores in the Chicago area are taking new steps to fight back.
As thousands of people are expected downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations, Mayor Johnson, the Chicago police, and the Office of Emergency Management and Communications are trying to get out ahead of any safety concerns.
Cameras not working, video evidence missed by police and a psychic that leads a hit and run victim's son to a clue that changes the case
Some Chicago area hospitals are at risk of significant flooding both in and around the buildings, according to new KFF Health News/Fathom models.
Ramova Theater in Bridgeport is setting up for a Bears vs. Rams watch party for thousands of fans Sunday.
The Chicago Bears are on a hot streak, which means fans looking for tickets to Sunday's playoffs game are a target for scammers and fraudsters.
Sports experts said there may be some advantages they have on their side to keep the playoff winning streak going.
Johnson made it clear that he didn't like the Packers in a locker room video following their Wild Card win.
Does the Chicago Bears' dramatic improvement this season, culminating in their first playoff run in five years, change the discussion about where they will build a new stadium?
A man was left in critical condition Tuesday morning after he was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood and went on to crash his car.
Adam Beckerink, the man charged with murder in the death of his estranged wife, Caitlin Tracey, was set to appear for a detention hearing Tuesday after being extradited to Chicago.
A man has been charged with stabbing a CTA passenger to death while the victim was sleeping on a Blue Line train over the weekend in the Loop.
The state of Illinois and city of Chicago are suing the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security for unlawful use of force and dangerous tactics in immigration raids.
A man and a 6-year-old boy were stabbed in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood Sunday night.
