St. Charles Week in Review: Special Needs Theft, Bank Merger

Sunday, June 2, 2013

St. Charles To Sell Seized Firearms: Sale will provide funding for the police department, officials say.

Tri-Cities Job Center: June 3, 2013: Take a look at the public and private sector job openings we found in the Tri-Cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles.

Concert for a Cure Finds New Home in St. Charles: The annual concert is moving indoors to the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Watch St. Charles East Win Supersectional, Headed to State Semifinals: The Saints defeated Downers Grove South 6-3 to win the supersectional and secure a berth in the IHSA Class 4A softball semifinals on Friday.

Coroner: May 28 Train in Geneva Killed St. Charles Man: Walter Hamilton Jr., of St. Charles, was struck and killed by a Union Pacific freight train on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, in Geneva.

Kane County to Receive $700K, Kendall $578K in Federal Flood Aid: Those affected by floods should register for federal assistance.

Minor Rain Delays on St. Charles Road Project: Here’s what to expect this week on East Main/Route 64 in St. Charles.

City Preparing for St. Charles RiverFest: Parking restrictions and street closures to begin as early as Wednesday for annual St. Charles festival.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013

St. Charles Man Charged in $8,000 Theft in DuPage County: Money was stolen from the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, which serves special needs clients.

Auroran Charged With Battery After St. Charles Bar Manager Punched: Two bouncers intervened, held suspect in the parking lot to await arrival of St. Charles police.

St. Charles Police Investigate Trailer Burglaries: Electric company discovers theft of generators, hydraulic equipment while preparing to head to Missouri for flood cleanup operations.

St. Charles Police Blotter: DUIs, Thefts, Burglaries: St. Charles police reports from Saturday, May 25 2013 through Monday, June 3, 2013.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2013

STC Capital Bank in St. Charles, Bank of Palatine Agree to Merger: STC Capital Bank enters into fefinitive agreement to merge with Bank of Palatine.

10 Hit When St. Charles Man Accidentally Fires Shotgun in Elburn: The incident occurred at St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club, 44W471 Keslinger Road, Elburn.

Divided Council OKs Sale of Guns by St. Charles Police: Two weapons will be destroyed, but 30 will be sold to licensed gun dealers.

St. Charles Police Secure New 4-Year Contract: The collective bargaining agreement approved this week by the St. Charles City Council includes 2.75 percent annual pay increases for patrol officers.

Seafood Products Recalled Due to Possible Health Risk: The Kane county Health Department is advising that Prime Food USA of New York is recalling Latis Brand Seafood Products.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

Red Gate Light Drives Wedge Between St. Charles, District 303: St. Charles aldermen OK traffic light deal that will cost District 303 less, but express lack of trust in future dealings with board of education.

Chain-Reaction Crash in St. Charles Closes Route 64 for an Hour: Six people were transported to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening, St.…

West Chicago Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Heroin Possession: The 40-year-old was arrested after a sting operation in a Carol Stream parking lot, police said.

Elgin Man Imprisoned for Forgery, St. Charles Auto Theft: Man was sentenced last month in theft of a car from a St. Charles car dealership.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Welcome to City fo St. Charles RiverFest: City of St. Charles RiverFest is here!

Extravagant Estate Includes 30 Acres for $3M on Castle Drive

Emergency Repairs Will Close Part of I-294 Saturday Night: Bridge repairs mean I-294 will be closed right up to I-88 between midnight Saturday and 8 a.m. Sunday, June 9, 2013. That one of many project to watch out for this weekend.