Oswego, IL|News|
FedEx Driver Robbed With 'Implied Weapon': Oswego PD
Oswego police are investigating the Wednesday afternoon incident as an armed robbery. The suspects remain at large, officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
4th New Restaurant Opens Within A Year In Downtown Aurora
"The transformation of downtown Aurora is mirrored throughout the entire city," a city official said.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulted Child Younger Than 13: Mosser
Kane County prosecutors requested a term totaling 65 years for the six counts related to sexual abuse of a child, officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Yorkville Man Sexually Assaulted Stepdaughter, Gets 20 Years In Prison
The sexual assaults started in the late 1990s and continued into 2007. The victim was under the age of 13 for most of it, officials said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Winning $344M Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Sold In IL
The big win comes on the precipice of changes being implemented to the Mega Millions draw in Illinois.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Kendall County Sheriff's Office Modernizing Sheriff Sales Process
The sheriff's office is moving away from hosting in-person sheriff sales.
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Plainfield|News|
2 New Springbank Neighborhoods Get Reapproval From Plainfield Trustees
The neighborhoods will expand housing available in the existing Springbank subdivision in Plainfield.
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Oswego, IL|News|
St. Patrick's Day Campaign Results Released By Oswego Police
The Oswego Police Department targeted drunk driving and improper seat belt usage for more than a week surrounding St. Paddy's.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Where To File Election Complaints On April 1 In Kane County
The Kane County State's Attorney’s Office will operate an election complaint line for voters to report issues on April 1.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
Plainfield|News|
Bruce Darata For Wheatland Township Assessor: Candidate Survey
Bruce Darata, a Republican candidate, is running unopposed for the role of assessor for Wheatland Township.
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Plainfield|News|
Hawk Auto Dealership Gets Reapproved After IDOT Delay
The new and used car dealership is moving its Volkswagen and Cadillac businesses from Joliet to Plainfield.
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Geneva, IL|News|
This Kane County City Ranks Among 'Best Of The West'
The city was named one of the premier communities for dining, shopping and festivals in West Suburban Living's 2025 Best of the West survey.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Video Footage Shows Officers Shooting Man Appearing To Hold Gun: APD
Police continue sharing video and audio footage from the March 19 officer-involved shooting that led to the death of an Aurora man.
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Plainfield|News|
Garage Fire Causes $30K In Damage At Plainfield House: Fire Department
The fire was contained to solar panels installed atop the two-story house's garage, Plainfield firefighters said.
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Plainfield|News|
St. Patrick's Day Campaign Results Released By Plainfield Police
The Plainfield Police Department targeted drunk driving and improper seat belt usage for more than a week surrounding St. Paddy's.
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Plainfield|News|
D202 High Schools To Host Inaugural Battle Of The Books
Teams will read five Abraham Lincoln Award-nominated books and answer detailed questions about them during in-school competitions.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Child Found Dead In Pool: Yorkville Police
First responders administered life-saving measures, but the child was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to police.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Missing Plano Woman, 65, Found Safe In South Dakota: PD
Police originally said the Plano woman, who was reported missing by her family, may have been headed for Montana.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Man Indicted In Joliet Township Crash That Killed 2: PD
The Plainfield man was driving at least 20 mph over the speed limit before crashing into a car, causing a double fatality, documents said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
This IL City Ranks Among Best For 1st-Time Homebuyers
It's the only city in Illinois to rank in the top 30 best for first-time homebuyers in the country.
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