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A change in the new lease agreement for the District Office allows district officials to own the building at the conclusion of the lease.
Todd and Lisa Grooms of Yorkville are juggling life with a 20-month old son and their newborn triplets.
Yorkville police reports, Sept. 21-24.
Community helps celebrate the 38th Annual Fall Festival at the Lyon Farm.
Sponsored by the Oswego East High School Student Council, homecoming week is Sept. 26 through Sept. 30.
Letter-writer Todd Milliron discusses a recently approved county ordinance
In October, Chris Heitz will run in the Chicago marathon with Team Sweetness to raise money for both the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation and the Jarrett Payton Foundation.
Fall is in the air. Looking to celebrate the season with fun activities? Lemont has you covered.
Volunteers needed for new "Parent to Parent" program, designed to connect existing Hinsdale South parents with the parents of new Hornet families.
If bonds are to be sold, the district will need to begin the process this month.
Homecoming activities include Mr. Oswego contest, parade, football games, and a dance.
Looking for a good meal but don’t want to spend a fortune? Consider some of these great meals for under $25 in Lemont.
The Doris Clayton Bluegrass Jam will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
The Swarm celebrated their homecoming Saturday while supporting a good cause.
Larry Bergnach will host a program on popular radio shows of the '30s, '40s and '50s Tuesday at Village Hall.
Yorkville residents Kristi George and Diana Jensen own and operate the successful Cupcakes 2 Remember, and a Whole Lot More, Inc.
The SCTNow 5K Walk/Run 2011 will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Lakewood Creek Elementary School in Montgomery.