Family identifies missing kayaker found in Fox River

A body was found Thursday morning during the search for a kayaker who fell into the Fox River Tuesday night while fishing. 

St. Charles woman charged with attempted murder in stabbing

A St. Charles woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing another woman Tuesday evening, according to police.

Search for missing fisherman resumes on Fox River
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Emergency crews resumed their search Wednesday morning for a missing fisherman who fell into the Fox River after a kayak capsized overnight, according to local officials.

St. Charles fire chief provides update on search for missing fisherman in Fox River
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St. Charles Fire Chief Jeremy Mauthe provided an update after their hours-long overnight search for a fisherman who fell out of his kayak into the Fox River on Tuesday night.

Search for missing fisherman in Fox River suspended until Thursday morning

Emergency crews concluded their search late Wednesday afternoon for a missing fisherman who fell into the Fox River after a kayak capsized overnight, according to local officials.

Crews search Fox River for missing boater
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A search is set to resume Wednesday in St. Charles for a person who fell out of a capsized kayak.

3 Illinois towns named best for an ’80s-style childhood: survey

A new nationwide survey suggests that some American towns are keeping the spirit of the 1980s alive — and three Illinois communities top the list.

3 Illinois towns named the best for bringing back an '80s-style childhood | ChicagoNOW
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Can kids today still grow up like it's the 1980s, you know, scraped knees, riding bikes till sunset, and no smartphones in sight? Well, according to a new nationwide survey, the answer is yes, in certain places. And three of those places? Right here in Illinois.

Illinois man charged after hundreds of suspected explosives found in home, officials say
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A 46-year-old Elgin man is facing three dozen felony charges after authorities say they found a "significant cache" of suspected explosives and bomb-making materials last week.

O-Town is back, bringing the heat to Arcada Theatre on the Pop 2000 Tour | ChicagoNOW
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Get ready to relive your pop-star dreams because O-Town is back and hitting the stage right here in the suburbs. They're headlining the Pop 2000 Tour at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, bringing all the early 2000s energy fans remember, plus a few surprises. Band members discuss their plans for the show and what fans can expect.

Elevated lead levels detected in suburban homes' drinking water
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Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

Elgin finds elevated lead levels in water
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Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.

Chicago suburbs find elevated lead levels in water, step up testing, safety measures

Recent water testing in Elgin found elevated lead levels in drinking water in some of the homes and buildings most at risk, city officials announced Tuesday.