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St. Charles Week in Review: Super Moon, Blackhawks, Fatal Accidents

The week's headlines on St. Charles during the week of June 23, 2013.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013


What’s All the Hype About the ‘Super Moon’? If you were expecting a dramatic increase in the size of the moon, you likely were disappointed, but astronomers say it’s still a big deal.


Hopeful Signs Springing Up in Downtown St. Charles: While the city has seen closings in the past year, new businesses are opening, and more are waiting in the wings.


Brian Townsend's Blog | City Council to Discuss Concealed Carry Legislation

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MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013


St. Charles, Geneva 4Q 2012 Home Prices Up, Batavia's Dip: Campton Hills and West Chicago also saw slight losses in the fourth quarter of 2012 prices from a year earlier.


What’s Happening This Week on East Main/Route 64: Work continues to advance on the reconstruction of East Main Street/Route 64 in St. Charles between 7th Avenue and Route 59.

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Part of North Tyler Road Closes for a Week: The temporary closure is scheduled to begin Monday, June 24, and last about a week.


TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013


Social Media Abuzz About Blackhawks Win: St. Charles, Batavia residents give Facebook shout outs for the Stanley Cup winners.


St. Charles Readies for Concealed Carry Law: Aldermen appear unlikely to consider anything more than revising the city’s code to comply with the state legislation awaiting the governor’s signature.


Starbucks Raising Prices Although Coffee Bean Costs are Down: Small coffees could see an increase of 10 cents a cup.


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2013


Aldermen Advance St. Charles Liquor Commission Plan: Four members would work with the St. Charles mayor/liquor commissioner as an advisory panel.


Flash Flood Watch for Tri-Cities; More Rain Possible: The watch posted Tuesday afternoon runs through 7 p.m. Wednesday.


Hear Those Planes? DOA Begins Spraying for Gypsy Moths in Batavia Area: More than 50,000 acres of land in Kane, DuPage, Will, Jo Daviess and Winnebago counties will be treated in an effort to minimize invasive tree pests.


THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013


St. Charles to Lose East Side Restaurant: Qdoba Mexican Grill on East Main Street to close as part of a corporate restructuring.


St. Charles Man Killed in Route 47 Crash: The man has been identified as Mark Detoni, 54, of the 39W700 block of Gunpowder Lane in unincorporated St. Charles.


Flash Flood Warning Until 10 AM Thursday: There will be periodic chances for thunderstorms Thursday and Friday, as well. Some could be severe with hail and damaging winds.


FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2013


How Do the Tri-Cities Stack Up on DUI Arrests? Statistics from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists show which police departments in the area made the most DUI arrests per officer in 2012.


North Aurora Bicyclist Dies from Crash Near Batavia: Accident occurs on Nelson Lake Road in Batavia Township.


Car Keyed after St. Charles Man Complains of Dog Bite: A couple taking a stroll is accosted by one of five dogs, one of which bites the man. He complains to an unsympathetic owner and later finds his car has been keyed.


SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013


Boaters Barred from Fox River — for Now: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says conditions are too hazardous to allow boating between the Stratton and Montgomery dams.


Sheryl & Tom Grace St. Charles' First Street Plaza: Partly cloudy skies and breezy conditions accent the music Friday night as the Downtown St. Charles Partnership’s STC Live program continues.


Local Police: Drive Sober and Buckle Up: St. Charles and Campton Hills police ratchet up DUI and seat belt enforcement through July 7 as part of a statewide crackdown.


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