St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek (center) cuts a 10-foot long pasta ribbon during grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Francesca's Mio Modo in St. Charles, previously known as Francesca's by the River. The restaurant reopened its doors in early August after being closed for remodeling. The restaurant also has a new menu. (Sandy Bressner – sbressner@shawmedia.com)