For the first time, St. Charles is flying the Pride Flag at city hall
It was a historic moment as the LGBTQ+ Pride Flag was hoisted in the air outside St. Charles' city hall, a sign for many in the community that it's okay to be their true selves.
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Firefighters remain on scene at Pheasant Run resort two days after massive blaze
The three-alarm inferno broke out Saturday afternoon.
Investigators say probe into Pheasant Run resort fire will take two weeks
Firefighters in St. Charles were still chasing hot spots Monday evening at the old Pheasant Run resort – after a huge fire this weekend.
St. Charles Woman Files Suit Against Dog Owners, Says Rottweilers Attacked Her 'Like A Chew Toy'
A Kane County family on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the owners of two Rottweilers who viciously attacked a 51-year-old woman in December.
911 Outage Leaves Four Western Suburbs Without Emergency Service
A outage has left residents in four western suburbs unable to call 911 in an emergency.
Gold Coin Worth $1,800 Dropped Into The Salvation Army Red Kettle In St. Charles
A gold coin worth approximately $1,800 was dropped into one of The Salvation Army red kettles in St. Charles.
West Suburban Man Sentenced To 7 Years After Pleading Guilty To Aggravated Domestic Battery-Strangulation
A St. Charles Township man was sentenced to seven years after he pleaded guilty to two counts of felony aggravated domestic battery-strangulation, officials said.
Authorities Searching For Escaped Inmate Hugo Avila In West Suburban St. Charles
Hugo Avila, 21, escaped from a transport vehicle near Randall Road and Route 64 in Saint Charles while en route to the Kane County Sheriff's Department.
Jacob Kreuger, 22, Charged In Accidental Shooting Of Guest At His St. Charles Home
A man was charged with the accidental shooting of a guest at his St. Charles home this week, and was police said he was also found with illegal marijuana.
Michael Carwell, 22, Charged In Shooting That Killed 1 Man, Injured 3 Others Outside St. Charles Nightclub
A suspect has been charged with killing one man and injuring three others outside a nightclub in St. Charles over the weekend.
1 Killed, 3 Injured In Shooting At Trilogy Nightclub In St. Charles
One person died and three others were injured in a shooting at a St. Charles nightclub early Sunday morning.
St. Charles Man Charged In Hit-And-Run Fatality Of Woman In Wheelchair
St. Charles Police say that 23-year-old Andrew J. Jensen of St. Charles was driving on Friday afternoon when his pickup truck stuck 88-year-old Helen Radnoti of Chicago.
St. Charles Police Search For Driver In Hit-And-Run That Killed 88-Year-Old Woman In Wheelchair
St. Charles police are searching for a driver who hit and killed an 88-year-old woman in a wheelchair Friday afternoon.
Family Says They Bought Rottweiler Puppy From Breeder Chandra Klem, Got Different Dog From Different Breeder Than She Promised
A puppy switch-up – a local family said they were expecting a Rottweiler, but they were sold a different dog from a completely different breeder.
Family Says They Were Scammed By St. Charles Dog Breeder Who Was Also A Defendant On 'Judge Judy'
Chandra Klem comes from a family of dog breeders, and people trusted her – putting down large payments for the dogs they wanted.
People Reportedly Thrown From Car In St. Charles Crash
People were reportedly thrown from a car when it crashed into a tree in St. Charles Thursday afternoon.
Man Charged For Pointing Gun At Woman Outside St. Charles Walmart
Frederick J. Murphy II, 61, has been charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct misdemeanors.
Man Wanted For Pointing Gun At Woman Outside St. Charles Walmart
St. Charles police have released a surveillance image of a man accused of pointing a handgun at a woman outside of a Walmart Thursday night.
Ex-Marine Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges Linked To Death
The U.S. Department of Justice says in a news release that 24-year-old Marcos Jamie Villegas of St. Charles, Illinois pleaded guilty on Wednesday to distributing oxycodone and fentanyl.
St. Charles Public Meeting To Discuss Pot Sales
The upcoming state law allows local governments to decide for themselves about whether to allow cannabis stores to set up shop.
Man Charged In Connection With St. Charles Home Invasion, Sexual Assualt
A man has been charged in connection with a home invasion and sexual assault that occurred at a residence in St. Charles on Friday.
Elgin Man Charged With Drug-Induced Homicide In St. Charles Overdose
A man is facing drug-induced homicide charges in a fatal drug overdose in suburban St. Charles last month.
7-Year-Old Girl Home From Hospital After Hit-And-Run
The 7-year-old girl who was hit by a pickup truck driven by 42-year-old Brain Quartuccio on Mother's Day is home from hospital.
$500,000 Bond For Brian Quartuccio In Hit-And-Run That Seriously Injured 7-Year-Old Girl
The man accused of hitting a 7-year-old girl with his pickup truck and fleeing the scene on Mother's Day is due to appear in court on Tuesday.
Brian Quartuccio Charged In Crash That Injured St. Charles 7-Year-Old
A man who police say took off after hitting a 7-year-old girl riding her bike Sunday in St. Charles, has turned himself in, authorities say.
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Bud Billiken Parade kicks off Saturday Bronzeville
Chicago Police Supt. David Brown promised stepped-up security for the Bud Billiken Parade this weekend.
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The pain was so excruciating that a prescribed opioid didn't even help – that was Carson Twitchell's experience after he contracted monkeypox last month.
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Investigators are seeking information that leads to the identity of the victim.
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Two people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 in Grundy County Friday afternoon.
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Police are investigating the death of a Downers Grove teen who fell at a parking garage in Elmhurst Saturday morning.
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The timeshare owner says the business sent him elaborate emails and documentation, but the requests for money went on and on – until he was out more than $300,000.
$33.5 million verdict ordered against Village of Dolton in deadly 2016 crash involving police
Attorneys say it all started with a driver rolling through a stop sign.
New motion in R. Kelly case claims deceptive practices by former lead prosecutor
With the Chicago federal trial for R. Kelly and two of his associates set to begin in less than two weeks, attorneys for one of the defendants – Derrell McDavid – filed a bizarre motion in court Wednesday.
Englewood building residents go for 12 days without water service
That length of time made for a rough situation for people living in the building, and raised questions about why it took so long.
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The Justice Department is investigating the former president for potential Espionage Act violations.
Trump lawyers agree to public release of Mar-a-Lago search warrant
The Justice Department asked a federal court to unseal the warrant, citing public interest in the case, and Trump said he encouraged its release.
DOJ moves to unseal search warrant used to seize docs from Trump's home
Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed he "personally approved" the extraordinary decision to seek the warrant.
Trump team mulls releasing Mar-a-Lago warrant, inventory, video, photos
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U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said, for more than a decade, Walgreens pharmacies in San Francisco dispensed hundreds of thousands of opioid prescriptions without performing enough due diligence.
Illinois AG warns of scam using phony websites to target banking customers
The scammers make the websites look real as they trick customers to enter their information to create a bank account.
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Chicago expecting 20,000 more monkeypox doses in coming weeks.
Chicago's top health official says the rush is on to get more monkeypox vaccine doses to those who need them, as infections continue to rise.
Chicago launches public health plan for monkeypox
The United States now counts more infections from the virus than any other country in the world. Since May, cases have grown from zero to 6,617.
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Hyde Park native to open Illinois' first Black-owned cannabis company
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Groupon lays off 500 employees
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Camp Aramoni brings boutique camping experience to site less than two hours away from Chicago
In the town of Tonica – less than two hours away from Chicago and right next to Starved Rock State Park – a hidden treasure sits on 96 acres of preserved land.
New 'first class' theatre at Wheeling Town Center hopes to draw back in-person crowds
Operators of the new theatre hope enhancing the experience will draw back crowds not since since before the pandemic.
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Kopech Ks 11, Vaughn hits 2-run single as Sox beat Tigers
Kopech was lifted despite blanking the Tigers on 85 pitches throught six innings.
Fans to get first glimpse at new-look Bears in first preseason game against Chiefs
Saturday's matchup will also mark the return of former head coach Matt Nagy, who serves on the Chiefs' staff.
Sky lose to Las Vegas Aces, are now tied for first with them
The Las Vegas Aces beat the Chicago Sky on Thursday night to move atop the WNBA standings with one game remaining.
Drew Smyly stars as Cubs beat Reds in 2nd 'Field of Dreams' game
Drew Smyly struck out nine in five scoreless innings, and the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night in Major League Baseball's second annual "Field of Dreams" game.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus speaks on Roquan Smith's contract situation
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Actor Anne Heche 'not expected to survive' after crashing into Mar Vista home, rep says
Actor Anne Heche was placed in a medically induced coma a few days after crashing her car into a Mar Vista home last Friday.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Elton John stops to see preview of Broadway In Chicago's 'The Devil Wears Prada'
A preview performance of Broadway in Chicago's new show "The Devil Wears Prada" had a very special guest in attendance this week.
Ambulance transports, arrests at Lollapalooza down this year compared with last
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications said 68 people were transported by ambulance from Lollapalooza this year, compared with 102 last year.
Lightfoot announces 10-year deal extension to host Lollapalooza in Chicago
Lightfoot's office said the deal comes with an "estimated future financial impact of nearly $4 billion for the Chicago economy."
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