St. Charles police conducting emergency training exercise at Charlestowne Mall; no public threat

Fox Valley Toastmasters host free event tailored to jobseekers

Fox Valley Toastmasters is hosting a free event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles, for jobseekers or anyone else wanting to improve their communication skills.

Ribbit-ing stories: Geneva children’s author has book signing for latest in ‘Finn the Frog’ series

Geneva children’s author Ron Keres is debuting his latest children’s book, “This Book is Boring!” during a prerelease book signing on June 20 in Geneva. The book is part of the "Finn the Frog" series.

Ecker Center in Elgin hosts free client art show Thursday

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health is hosting its Ninth Annual Between the Lines Client Art Show & Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at the Renner Art Walk, Building C, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin.

Geneva junior Bennett Konkey is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year

Geneva junior Bennett Konkey, who won the state titles in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, the first in school history, is the Kane County Chronicle boys track and field Athlete of the Year.

No active shooter in St. Charles; hotel gunman reports false, police say

The St. Charles Police Department said there was no active shooter in the city Thursday, despite social media reports.