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Aurora Teen Dies in Lake Michigan / Coroner Mocks Dead Woman / Hoverboard Ban / St. Charles Actor on Netflix
Catch up Fox Valley headlines: Navy Dad surprises daughter / Weed buy goes very bad / Alderman accused in shoplifting.
Your week in headlines:
Aurora School Mourns Death of Student Who Drowned in Lake
- 18-year-old Ivan Echevarria was walking with a friend near Lake Michigan when he was swept away by a wave.
Coroner Reportedly Mocked Dead Woman’s Body Parts
- A Freedom of Information Act request seeking the recording was denied by Kendall County Coroner Ken Toftoy.
Hoverboards Banned at All District 308 Schools
- Oswego Superintendent Matthew Wendt said the decision was made with the well-being of the students in mind.
St. Charles Native Appears in New Netflix Series ‘Love’
- Chris Witaske moved from St. Charles to Hollywood two years ago. He appears in several episodes of the first season of ‘Love.’
Watch: Navy Dad Surprises Daughter at School
- An eighth grade student got a very welcome surprise when her father unexpectedly showed at her school after being gone since August.
Man Trying to Buy Weed for Online Gal Pal Robbed: Police
- The 26 year old was supposed to meet the woman in person, but was robbed after she asked him to buy weed for her from a nearby dealer.
Aurora Alderman Accused of Shoplifting from Meijer Now Charged With Felony Burglary
- Tenth Ward Alderman Lynne M. Johnson is accused of stealing markers, pencils, holiday party favors and Ibuprofen from the Aurora store.
St. Charles Man Arrested for Sexually Assaulting Child
- Erik C. Butler is charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.
Authorities Seek Help Catching Illegal ‘Dumpers’ After Entire Roof Left at Forest Preserve
- Forest preserve police say people regularly leave trash behind at Kane County forest preserves.
West Aurora School District Paid Dog Boarding Costs for Superintendent: Report
- The district reportedly spent $1,288 over a three-month period.
Oswego Prez Urges Completion of Studies to Extend Metra Service
- President Gail Johnson and Village Administrator Dan Di Santo spoke with the Metra Board Wednesday.
Two Injured, One Airlifted Following Sugar Grove Crash
- Four vehicles were involved in the crash Thursday afternoon at Route 47 near Sugar Road in Sugar Grove.
Geneva High Grad Plans to Ride Stationary Bike for 2 Weeks
- Kevin Millar is hoping to break a world record and donate money to a new charity each day.
‘Suspicious Vehicle’ Following Bus Was Trying to Find Correct Stop for Family Member: Police
- Police determined there was no foul play in the Wednesday incident.
Oswego Boy Takes First Place in School Spelling Bee
- The 9-year-old boy will move on to the area-wide spelling bee.
WORTH A LOOK
- Aurora Woman Convicted in Crash That Killed St. Charles Couple Requests Early Release From Prison
- Yorkville Businesses Pass Tobacco Compliance Checks
- Kendall Sheriff’s Office Using Social Media to Capture Fugitives
- Tornado Warning Sirens to Sound March 1
- Yorkville Man Found Dead in Campground
- Sen. Oberweis supports ‘Go Red Day’ event at Capitol
- Comcast Adds 30 Wi-Fi Hot Spots at Parks, Recreational Areas in Fox Valley
- 3-Story ‘Ball Blaster Arena’ to Open at South Elgin Trampoline Park
- Batavia to host first Bridal Showcase
- New Geneva Commons Business Offers Eyelash Extensions
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