About Town: St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat Company

Since 1945, riverboat tours have departed regularly from Pottawatomie Park for scenic trips up the Fox River Valley every spring, summer, and fall.

Get up close and personal with the Fox River by taking a ride on the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat, 2 North Ave. Since 1945, riverboat tours have departed regularly from Pottawatomie Park for scenic trips up the Fox River Valley every spring, summer, and fall. The Fox River Queen and the St. Charles Belle riverboats are replicas of the steamboats that traveled America's waterways a century ago. They were especially designed for sightseeing and relaxation. The U.S. Coast Guard licenses each boat and captain, and annually the boats are inspected by the Coast Guard. The Fox River Queen is primarily used for private group charters. Chet Anderson, who retired as captain in 1987, founded the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat company in 1945…

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Readers Keep Adding Photos to the Bob Leonard 5K Run Gallery

Monday night, one of The Patch’s reachers added 42 photos from the run and the walk through the downtown. Come and check them out!

Blue Skies, Perfect Day Greet Bob Leonard 5K Run/Walk

Many said the day could not have been any more perfect for The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles's annual fundraiser in Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. See the link in the story for run results.

Music, food, fun, some exercise all bloomed beneath cloudless blue skies and comfortable temperatures on Saturday for the sixth annual Bob Leonard 5K Run along the Fox River in Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. Runners, walkers and volunteers alike said throughout the morning that the weather could not have been more perfect, and the crowd’s mood reflected that. Animated conversations, laughter and children running around playing appeared to be the rule throughout much of the morning. During the run — which lasted just 18:30 for one runner and as long as 53:27 for the finisher — observers gathered to sit inside and around the park’s majestic Grand Pavillion, which also served as center stage after the race for the presentation of medals …

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Thousands Brave Heat, Gather for Independence Day Celebration

Fourth of July festivities bring St. Charles residents together.

Although temperatures neared 100 degrees Wednesday afternoon, that did not deter thousands from gathering at Pottawatomie Park to celebrate America's 236th birthday. Dozens waited in line for Swanson Pool to open and when it did, laughter and fun ensued as people fought the high temperatures. Many golfers also took advantage of a cloudless day to play the nine-hole course at Pottawatomie Park. Parking lots were full by the middle of the afternoon and hundreds selected shaded spots to set out blankets and picnic items for fireworks and the musical acts that provided entertainment. There was some doubt as to whether the fireworks would take place due to excessively dry conditions, but weekend storms brought enough rain provide a buffer …

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Alex Keown

12:07 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012

http://www.egsd.net/departments.cfm?subpage=772391 Great video of the fireworks last night from one of our Facebook readers!   more ›

St. Charles Police Post Parking Restrictions for 4th Celebration

Vehicles parked in those restricted areas will be ticketed and towed.

A large number of residents and visitors are expected to attend Wednesday's Independence Day celebration at Pottawatomie Park and St. Charles police are responding with parking restrictions for several city streets. The following streets are among those with added restrictions: Vehicles parked in designated no parking zones will be ticketed and towed, St. Charles police said. St. Charles Police and EMA personnel will be posted at key intersections on 5th Avenue(IL. Rt. 25) and on Main Street (IL. Rt. 64) to assist pedestrian and vehicle traffic after the fireworks. No left turn signs will be posted and in effect for southbound traffic on North 2nd and 3rd Avenues at Main Street until the exiting traffic is cleared from the park and …

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5 Things You Should Know

Help Needy Children By Eating Ice Cream and More: 5 Things You Should Know for Thursday, Aug. 11

Dairy Queen is raising funds for the Children's Miracle Network today.

Ice Cream is on the agenda today with a special fundraiser at Dairy Queen for the Children's Miracle Network and National Raspberry Bombe Day. What is a Raspberry Bombe? We weren't sure either, but you'll find out how to make one if you keep reading. Also, today is the last day to enjoy a favorite summertime activity offered by the park district. Here are five things going on in St. Charles today: 1. Summer Concerts in the Park will feature the Crown Vics at 7 p.m. in the Lincoln Park gazebo. The Crown Vics are a rock 'n' roll band that plays 1950s-style music with an upright bass, drums, guitar and a rhythm section. As always, this is a free and family-friendly event. 2. Dairy Queen is joining the Children's Miracle Network to give at …

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