A massive fire that gutted large parts of the shuttered Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles is contained and substantially extinguished, though fire crews will remain on the scene today to ensure the blaze is completely out, fire officials said this morning.
A major fire was in progress at the former Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles late Saturday afternoon, with a second box alarm being called 20 minutes after the initial report, city police said.
St. Charles city staff is recommending that a tax increment financing district be created for the former Pheasant Run Resort property to spur its redevelopment.
The annual St. Charles Holiday Homecoming took place Nov. 26-27 downtown. The two-day event featured the Lighting of the Lights Ceremony, the Holiday Tree Trial, visits with Santa, a free holiday movie at the Arcada Theatre, and the Electric Christmas Parade, which featured Steve Martin as the grand marshal.
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