St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Venues Keep Live Music In The Spotlight
Check out live music events being hosted at venues throughout the city to help make your week bright.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
- Aurora, IL
Erika Wurst is a longtime Fox Valley, IL journalist who has been covering local communities for nearly two decades. From major crime, to education, city council and entertainment, Wursts' interests are vast, and so is her coverage. She's always looking to tap into the communities she covers to find out what makes the people unique and their stories amazing. She welcomes you to reach out to her at ANY time at erika.wurst@patch.com!
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Aurora|News|
Police: Aurora Man Charged After Accidentally Shooting Girlfriend
Police said Rasheed Bailey, 19, mishandled his weapon Tuesday morning and accidentally shot his girlfriend in the buttocks.
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Aurora|News|
Pride Month Means Dancing, Decorating And Fun In Aurora
Downtown Aurora businesses, including the Paramount Performing Arts Center, will host events to celebrate Pride Month in June.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Sergeant Rescued Firefighter From Burning Home, Wins Award
Aurora Police said that while he was off-duty, Sergeant Michael Corrigan rescued an off-duty fireman from inside his burning house.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Fireworks Show Back On In St. Charles
Families and friends are expected to gather at Potowattamie Park on July 4 to welcome the return of the city's fireworks' festivities.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Fireworks Scheduled For July 4
This year will mark the the 70th time the city has set off its annual Fourth of July display.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Balloon Releases A Bust, Environmental Agencies Say
The St. Charles Natural Resource Commission has recommend safer ways to celebrate or pay tribute this summer.
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Aurora|News|
Child Victims Help Send Aurora Men To Prison For Sex Assault
Following the conviction of two men, Kane County prosecutors stressed the importance of disclosing sexual abuse to a trusted adult.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Seeking Applicants For New City Treasurer
The treasurer position, which remains open, will pay $2,000 in annual compensation, doled out on a monthly basis.
Erika Wurst, Patch Staff
Aurora|News|
Military Members Offered Free Food in Aurora This Memorial Day
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is offering veterans and active-duty military members $140 in free food as a way to say "Thanks".
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Geneva, IL|News|
Summer Job Openings Plentiful At Geneva Park District
The park district is hiring staff to care for its parks, pools, and patrons. Lifeguards and swim instructors are among those being sought.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Library Heads Home To Sixth Avenue
The St. Charles Library will be closed until mid-July as employees work hard to transfer materials to the newly renovated, former location.
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Aurora|News|
West Aurora High School Puts Career Readiness In The Limelight
The school has been named a finalist for the Hobsons Education Advances Award for its work in preparing students for life after graduation.
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Aurora|News|
Grant Money Allows Aurora Small Businesses To Make Big Changes
Thirteen downtown Aurora businesses were awarded a total of $40k to make company improvements as summer approaches.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Goes Green With Downtown Recycling Initiative
As part of a pilot program, recycling cans have been placed along Third Street, giving shoppers and diners a better place to toss trash.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Knife Wielding Suspect Located, Charged By Batavia Police
Two construction workers reported being confronted by a man on a bicycle who yelled at them and threatened them with a knife.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police Focus On Mental Health Crisis Intervention
As a way to improve their response to mental health calls, 75 percent of Geneva officers have received crisis intervention training.
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Aurora|News|
Outdoor Events Take Center Stage In Aurora This Summer
A new outdoor movie series is part of the Aurora Downtown line-up this year, in addition to art shows, concerts and First Friday events.
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Aurora|News|
Gang Tattoos Vanish Inside Kane County Jail
Chris Baker, of Ink 180, is providing free gang tattoo removal for Kane County inmates before their release.
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Aurora|News|
Abuse Allegations Lead To Closure of Aurora School
Northern Illinois Academy has relinquished its licenses after a review documented physical, sexual and emotional assault against students.
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