Batavia, IL|News|
5 Things To Know On World Food Day 2020 In Batavia
World Food Day 2020 is Oct. 16. Here’s what you should know about global food insecurity and how you can help in Batavia.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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I was born and raised in eastern Pennsylvania before earning my journalism degree at Penn State University.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora School Named Illinois' Best Public High School
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy earned top marks in Niche’s 2021 Best School rankings.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia To Equip Police With Body Cameras In 2021
The city is set to spend $140,000 over five years to lease body cameras and other equipment for all of its officers, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man In Critical Condition After Being Shot Wednesday: Police
The man, who was shot in the 900 block of Bowditch Avenue, is expected to survive, according to Aurora police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Two Seriously Injured In Aurora House Fire
Two people were hospitalized after a fire Friday afternoon on Aurora’s West Side, officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Chris Kennedy, Top Box Distribute Food To Seniors In Aurora
Kennedy’s Top Box Foods has delivered more than 1,000 food boxes to Aurora residents through a partnership with the city.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Taco Bell Closes After Worker Gets Coronavirus: Report
Taco Bell’s Batavia location will be closed indefinitely, according to the chain’s website.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Colonial Cafe To Make Way For New Restaurant In St. Charles
SYRUP is set to take over the property later this month, offering upscale, "modern farmhouse-meets-luxe” meals for breakfast and lunch.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
In-Person Classes To Start Next Week At St. Charles High Schools
About half of District 303 high school students are set to learn under a hybrid model starting next week.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Two Shot Monday Night On Aurora’s Far East Side: Police
A Monday night shooting sent two people to the hospital for injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, Aurora police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
In-Person Classes To Restart Next Month In West Aurora D129
West Aurora school officials are looking to bring back elementary and middle schools students during the second quarter of the school year.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Deaths Surge In Kane County After Weeks With None
Eight residents died in the eight days that followed Kane County's longest stretch without a coronavirus-related death.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
$500K Bail For Man Charged In Crash That Killed Elderly Woman
A St. Charles man is facing felony charges after police said he hit and killed an 88-year-old woman crossing the street in her wheelchair.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Revenge Porn Charges Filed Against DeKalb Woman By Batavia Police
A 24-year-old DeKalb woman was arrested last week on two felony charges of disseminating nonconsensual sexual images.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Missing Aurora Girl, 12, Found Safe Monday: Police
An Aurora girl who was missing for more than a week was located Monday and is safe, according to police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Online Classes Until 2021 For East Aurora Schools Due To Pandemic
The positivity rate in the district's main ZIP code is often twice or triple Illinois' rate, leading officials to delay in-person classes.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County Sitting On $7M Surplus Of Coronavirus-Relief Funds
Kane County would still have about $7 million in federal funding if it approved all grant applications it received, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Flu Shot Clinic To Open Wednesday In North Aurora
Public health officials are urging residents to get flu shots this year, saying it's more important than ever amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Shot Sunday Morning On Aurora’s West Side: Police
A man took himself to the hospital after being shot around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 500 block of Park Avenue, according to police.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Man Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run Of Elderly Woman
The 23-year-old turned himself in late Friday night, about eight hours after police say he hit the 88-year-old woman in her wheelchair.
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