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Convicted St. Charles driving instructor held in Hungary while state seeks extradition
A St. Charles driving instructor, convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didn't attend his own trial, is in custody in Hungary with the U.S. attempting to extradite him.
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2mSt. Charles store to host 2-weekend tent sale
Industrial Treasures, 1501 Indiana Ave., St. Charles, will open thousands of square feet of warehouse inventory to the public during two special sale weekends: June 26-28 and July 3-5.
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4mRain slows 1st day of Swedish Days, not enough to sway shoppers: ‘But we’re having some fun’
Opening day of the five-day Swedish Days festival in Geneva on Wednesday, June 24, was rainy, but people brought umbrellas and went shopping anyway. The festival continues through Sunday, June 28.
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4mKane County groups cancel Wednesday rally for women’s choice due to rain
Due to rain, Kane County activist groups rescheduled a Wednesday rally to mark 4 years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned constitutional abortion protections in Roe v. Wade. The group will instead meet Saturday on the Silver Glen bridge pedestrian overpass in South Elgin.
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2mIllinois Route 25 down to one lane in St. Charles as construction crews work on water pipes
Traffic delays are expected through Wednesday afternoon along North Fifth Avenue (Illinois Route 25) in St. Charles as construction crews work on water pipes.
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5mHere is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball All-Area team
Here is the 2026 Kane County Chronicle baseball All-Area team.