Kava Diem Organic River Cafe has been open just off the west bank of the Fox River in downtown St. Charles since 2018, and while the ownership recently changed hands, the new owners say they are not looking to make any drastic changes.
Music enthusiasts and aspiring musicians, get ready to groove to the rhythm of a brand-new Jam Band music class! Starting Thursday, October 19, and continuing for a total of 7 classes from 6:30-8pm, multi-instrumentalist Mick Archer will be leading a Jam Band class. He states, “The title may confuse some people. This is not a class studying the likes of the Grateful Dead, Phish, Blues Traveler or and jam band that is famous for improvising new versions of old songs. This program is about having a small group of musicians at various skill levels learn how to make music out of simple rhythm instruments like bucket drums, boom-wackers and various hand percussion tools, then adding more traditional instruments like guitars and keyboards to create music.”
A 44-year-old man was indicted in connection to the double murder of his sister-in-law and niece after the two were found axed to death in their homes in April,.
In September 2023, St. Isidore Catholic School in Bloomingdale was recognized as one of 29 schools nationwide to be awarded the coveted distinction of Microsoft Showcase School.