Autumn along the Fox River in idyllic Saint Charles is marked by quaint charm and families on riverside strolls.  However, tucked away in the heart of the town, a terrifying monster lies in wait… ...

Wredling’s SEL Student Group meets regularly to brainstorm school-wide projects and initiatives that promote belonging, boost attendance, and help every student succeed academically. These...

Welcome aboard the Platypus Express! Your fastest way for any knowledge big or small about the one and only platypus! Cute, adorable, and undeniably awesome, it's time for a party… Turn in your ticket...

Wendy’s. You know, the restaurant that focuses on burgers and fries, and has probably the smallest—yet best—junior frosty ever? Yeah. That one. Have you ever wondered how it became  what it is today?...

Move over, ugly Christmas sweaters, elves on the shelves, and even elves on the shelves dressed in ugly Christmas sweaters! The world is full of quirky winter traditions that make even spiked eggnog at...

Many families gather to give thanks every November and enjoy being together for this holiday. Can you guess what it is? It’s Thanksgiving, a popular holiday. But why do we celebrate Thanksgiving? And...

 Get ready to discover a holiday filled with light, tradition, and celebration…Hanukkah! In this article, you'll learn what Hanukkah is and how it became a holiday, the Menorah, and the food and games...

Do you like catching snowflakes with your tongue? Most people have done it before, but few know how snowflakes form. A snowflake is created when a cold water droplet freezes onto a dust particle in the...

Imagine you are rushing to your locker to put your math binder and science folder away and to pick up your Spanish folder. You have two minutes to get all the way downstairs and in your seat, but wait....

The Big bang theory is leading theory to how the universe began.The Big bang theory is a theory that a man named Georges Lemaître created about how the universe was created. Though, scientists don’t...

At some point in your life, you will feel the urge to be cool. That may mean hanging out with certain kids or having certain opinions. Everyone has their own definition of the word “cool”, but what...

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… whatever this thing is! Maybe it’s in the zoo. Maybe it’s your friend’s pet or a picture in a magazine. Many different types of animals look… well,...