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Former Kane County Coroner Announces Bid For Sheriff
"I was encouraged by Democrats, Republicans, and independents to succeed Sheriff [Ron] Hain," Rob Russell said of his campaign.

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"I was encouraged by Democrats, Republicans, and independents to succeed Sheriff [Ron] Hain," Rob Russell said of his campaign.

The new luxury rental community in Oswego features 312 units and resort-style amenities, including a pool, sundeck and fitness center.
The crash happened at the intersection of Douglas Road and Fernwood Road in Oswego, police said.
The Oswegoland Heritage Association and Little White School Museum are hosting the event focusing on the downtown business district.
Aurora University's Algebra Recitation Program has been named a finalist for the 2025 Examples of Excelencia.
The Batavia man's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit at the time of the crash, prosecutors said.
Aurora residents and passersby shouldn't be alarmed if they see an increase in police presence by the school Wednesday.
The man went to the building after arranging to drop off miscellaneous items to his ex-girlfriend, investigators revealed.
More charges may be forthcoming after police say they learned the Dixon man had been driving a car that hadn't yet been reported stolen.
Oswego police released the number of tickets they issued during the nearly month-long speed enforcement campaign in July.
Less than one quarter of 1 percent of test takers nationwide score a 36 on the ACT, District 129 officials said.
The sub sandwich shop opened in Geneva, neighboring Great Clips and Walgreens at the corner of Bricher Road.
A grenade. A foot prosthesis. Quirky items from the Batavia Historical Society's collection are on display at the Depot Museum.
Parents in Plainfield can mark the first day of school coming this month.
Parents in Oswego can mark the first day of school and important breaks.
Parents in Geneva can mark the first day of school and important breaks in the upcoming school year.
Parents in Batavia can mark the first day of school and important breaks in the upcoming school year.
The Italian restaurant and pizzeria that had operated for 45 years closed in December 2024 after owners retired.
The 24-year-old suspect turned himself in after a nearly 24-hour-long search, according to Aurora police.
The second-annual Criterium will time cyclists as they race around a track surrounding the Village Green in downtown Plainfield.