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183Events this week
26Free things to do
91New spots
92New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Saint Charles

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 183 events, day by day →

Panera Dine & Share

Monday 8am · Panera Bread (451 South Randall Road, Algonquin, IL)

Walking With Giants October

Monday 8am · McAninch Arts Center · Free

Fairways & Finds

Monday 11:30am · Itasca Country Club Weddings & Events

2nd Grade Fall League Season 2 - Day 1

Monday 4pm · WorkUP Ninja

New in Saint Charles

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Franky's Red Hots

Restaurants

Chicago-style cravings, solved: Franky's Red Hots keeps it classic with hot dogs, gyros, and stacked Italian beef, plus ribs and sausage if you’re feeling bold.

frankysredhots.com ↗

Becky's Bouquets & The Flower Truck

Shopping

Chic blooms on wheels: Locals: For refined, custom florals that actually nail your vibe, Becky's Bouquets & The Flower Truck brings couture wedding design, same-day fresh flowers, and Dolly, their 1971 VW pickup that pops up around town or rolls into private events, plus custom flower bars for seri…

beckybouquets.com ↗

Nail Artistry by Diem

Beauty

Level up your mani: From durable builder or hard gel to soft Gel X extensions and no-chip pedis, Nail Artistry by Diem nails the clean, long-wear look.

nailartistrybydiem.glossgenius.com ↗

Saint Charles’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Saint Charles

The five stories Saint Charles readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fox Haven Square Construction Underway In St. Charles

    Fox Haven Square, a 7-acre development at 200-400 N.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  2. Exciting New Restaurants Coming to Chicago This Summer 2025

    Christian Hunter, a James Beard Award finalist and Michelin Young Chef Award recipient, is set to debut his first restaurant concept in October, Hooligan, a neo-Midwestern bistro rooted in French technique and ingredients from across the Great Lakes.

    Full story at modernluxury.com ↗

  3. St. Charles approves Vequity’s pared down Pheasant Run retail plan

    Chicago-based developer Vequity has been approved a revised plan to redevelop the former Pheasant Run resort site in St.

    Full story at therealdeal.com ↗

  4. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s Ohio Mansion Has a $1.75 Million ‘Sister Home’—and It’s for Sale

    Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $1.75 million Ohio mansion, Moyenage, is now up for sale.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  5. Chicago-Area Perry’s Goes Retro - Splash Magazines Worldwide

    Chicago-area Perry's Steakhouse & Grille is celebrating its roots with the Return of FlashBack Friday on October 2nd, featuring 79-Cent Offerings.

    Full story at splashmags.com ↗

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