“The rain is great…I usually have to ice my feet after a run, but it’s nice and cold.” That’s what Fox Valley Marathon winner Tim Cunningham said on Sept. 18 after running the entire 26.2-mile race while barefoot. Cunningham, a trained clown from Charlottesville, VA who represented the Clowns Without Borders charity during the race, ran the second annual marathon with a time of 2:56:24. The marathon started and ended in downtown St. Charles; more than 2,000 runners participated in the marathon, the Half Marathon and the Fall Final 20. Click here for the full story. Other interesting stories …

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St. Charles: A Draw for Hollywood?—With all the celebrity sightings in St. Charles lately, could our city on the Fox River become an out-of-the-way haven for stars?Reprieve, No More: Gas Prices Rise Again, Utility Work Starts—Sanitary sewer work will continue to cause delays and traffic congestion through St. Charles.Pottawatomie Park in the Running to Receive $100K in America's Favorite Park Contest—The St. Charles Park District is asking residents to vote on-line for Pottawatomie Park through Sept. 6.Pickling Party Provides Glimpse of Prairie Lifestyle at Durant House Museum in St. Charles—…

'Unmatched' Cooperation Brought Together for Red Gate Bridge—St. Charles and other local officials tout the benefits of the bridge project at the Thursday morning groundbreaking.Colonial Cafe Wants to Add Beer and Wine to Menu—The more than 100-year-old company is looking for a new option for customers.Illinois Tollway Board Approves Toll Hike—Board approves 15-year, $12 billion capital plan funded by the first general toll increase since 1983.Biddle Advances in U.S. Amateur after 'Spectacular' Match—Winning two matches puts the St. Charles golfer in the round of 16 at the U.S. Amateur …

Suit Claims Groupon Expirations Violate Illinois Law; Class-Action Status Sought—A spokeswoman for the daily-deal website declined to comment on the litigation.Jury Indicts Wisconsin Man for 2010 Robbery of 7-Eleven—The man accused of robbing the West Main Street store was found hiding in Plainfield.Heat Advisory to Continue Through Wednesday; County Health Department Posts List of Cooling Centers—Temperatures and the heat index could reach 100 degrees during this heat wave.Kane County Fair and Festival Set to Open Wednesday at Fairgrounds in St. Charles—The 143rd annual event will include 4-…

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National Magazine Names St. Charles the Top Place to Live for Families—Family Circle cites affordable homes, quality schools and access to health care among criteria for choosing St. Charles.Recent Grad Sees Hope in Struggling Job Market—The latest jobs numbers show unemployment rising to 9.2 percent in June.Red Gate Bridge Gets First Phase Approval; Some Residents Wary of Advance—The St. Charles City Council vote came Tuesday night.City of St. Charles Activates Enhanced Electricity Outage Reporting System—Residents are asked to call a new telephone number; the new system is expected to …

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