A fan being used to dry freshly cleaned carpet at Geneva Middle School North caught fire early Friday morning, officials said.

A new family-owned and operated veterinary clinic opened this month on the east side of St. Charles. Monarch Veterinary Clinic specializes in small animals and exotic pets.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has identified 16 ZIP codes in Kane County that are high-risk for lead exposure. Lead poisoning is the top environmental illness in children, primarily caused by lead-based paint in older homes, according to the IDPH.