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D131 Board Recognizes Parent For Helping Students And Families Reach Their Full Potential
The District 131 parent served on an ISBE committee and provided input on how to improve the annual statewide summit.

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The District 131 parent served on an ISBE committee and provided input on how to improve the annual statewide summit.

The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance joined the Central Bark team for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the first location in Aurora.
See how many tickets Plainfield police issued for seat belt and speeding violations during the 4th of July enforcement.
Four years of sold-out shows and $17,000 in funding raised, the theater is debuting its inaugural full-scale musical.
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with local agencies for the "Speeding Catches Up With You" enforcement campaign.
Police will have extra attention on neighborhoods, near schools and along secondary roads where speed-related crashes are more frequent.
Two garages, a house and a wooden fence caught fire during Independence Day weekend, the Aurora Fire Department said.
"Numerous diners say it's absolutely worth the hype," Chowhound wrote.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is teaming up with local agencies for the "Speeding Catches Up With You" enforcement campaign.
The event is designed to raise awareness about rail safety and educate passengers on making smart decisions in busy areas, officials said.
See what businesses and residences are affected by the project on the east side of the Fox River, plus when it is expected to be completed.
“No emergency is occurring, just training,” officials said.
Police said the shooting was targeted and not random.
The Aurora man, 35, is facing several felony charges, including for stalking, residential burglary and aggravated assault.
The shooting was "specific to the individuals involved and not a random shooter shooting random people," the mayor said.
The building sold to new owners who are bringing a popular restaurant from a beloved Illinois vacation spot to the former coffee shop space.
Oswego is celebrating Independence Day with its annual fireworks show at Prairie Point Community Park.
"At no time should off-road vehicles be operated on public roadways or in Kendall County Forest Preserves," the sheriff's office said.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations around Geneva.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Aurora.