Ken Henricks News Today

If you brew it, they will come. In tonight's special report, Dane Placko taps into a new travel trend that has tourists “pouring" into the Land of Lincoln.

Morton Salt, Inc. and Alter Brewing are pleased to introduce Pure Joy, a limited-edition beer named in honor of Morton Salts founder, Joy Morton. The beer is crafted by Alter Brewing and available at its locations in Downers Grove, Oak Brook and St. Charles beginning Oct. 2.

St. Charles plan commissioners recently unanimously recommended approval of plans to expand First Street Plaza in downtown. The plans will go before the city councils planning and development committee in January for review.

Customers at Alter Brewing can once again enjoy outdoor dining in a heated igloo this winter after St. Charles City Council members agreed to allow outdoor dining through the winter on First Street Plaza in downtown St. Charles.