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Parent Petroleum building 6,000-square-foot offices in St. Charles, awarded for charitable causes

As Parent Petroleum gears up for a new 6,000 square foot office building in St. Charles, the city took a moment to acknowledge the business’ four decades of contribution to the community.

By Joey Weslo●

Metra to run holiday trains on five lines

 Metra will be operating its popular Holiday Trains – specially decorated trains filled with holiday characters – on five rail lines this December.

By Judy Harvey●

Shodeen seeks demolition – again – for old blacksmith shop: ‘It is time to move on’

After losing in court last month over the condition of a circa-1840 stone blacksmith shop in Geneva, developer Shodeen has filed its third request to raze the structure, according to records obtained by Shaw Local News Network.

By Brenda Schory●

Ahead of 100-year anniversary, Scout Troop 13 presented ‘Spirit of St. Charles Award’

Just a few months before Scout Troop 13 celebrates its 100 year anniversary of dedicated service to the residents of St. Charles, its members have another reason to celebrate. The troop was presented with a “Spirit of St. Charles Award.”

By Joey Weslo●

From NASA innovator to women’s health champion, St. Charles high schools name distinguished alumni

St. Charles District 303 is honoring four recipients of the “Distinguished Alumni Class of 2025 Award,” including a champion in women’s health, a pioneer with NASA, a homegrown entrepreneur and a leader In law.

By Joey Weslo●