Halloween-themed bake sale at St. Charles City Hall supports substance abuse, mental health treatments

The “Trick-or-Treat, Snack or Sweet Bake Sale” is being hosted by the city of St. Charles at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 28.The annual event raises funds for the Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation. The proceeds help purchase Thanksgiving meal items for families in the Kane County Specialty Courts.“Stop by to pick up some special Halloween-themed treats, a pie or pumpkin bread – all donated by city employees,” the city posted.The Kane County Specialty Courts Foundation is a non-profit based in Geneva, that provides support to participants and their families in Kane County’s specialty courts.The foundation helps individuals on their road to recovery as they navigate milestones in their court programs.The support provides essential items not covered by court or probation budgets. This often includes clothing, transportation assistance and inpatient needs.The organization also funds family-oriented and group support activities to help build positive support communities.Th