Batavia, IL|News|
Best Batavia-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Head out and pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Batavia-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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|
Best Aurora-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020
Head out and pick out that pumpkin and enjoy the many fall attractions Aurora-area pumpkin patches have to offer.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Schools Lay Out Plan To Bring Students Back To Class
Batavia high school students are set to return Oct. 19 for in-person learning, with Rotolo Middle School to reopen Nov. 16.
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Aurora, IL|News|
No Coronavirus Deaths In Kane County Since Sept. 16
Kane County saw more coronavirus-related deaths in the first 16 days of September than it did in August. But there have been none since.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Bar Owners Urge St. Charles To Push Closing Time Back To 2 A.M.
The owners of several late-night establishments asked aldermen to reconsider the city's temporary curfew amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Aviation Supplier Helping Businesses Reopen After Pandemic Pivot
ASafeReturn.com’s protective shields could also provide a lifeline to restaurants this winter by allowing them to safely serve more people.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Infant Dies Tuesday; GPD Investigate Possible ‘Tragic Accident’
An investigation into the death of a 10-week-old Geneva boy Tuesday is centered “on the possibility of a tragic accident,” police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
East Aurora Schools Receive $789K Grant To Close Digital Gap
The funds are part of the state’s $80 million Digital Equity Formula Grant to ensure students have the technology for remote learning.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Schools Get $2.2M To Close Digital Gap Among Students
The funds are part of the state’s $80 million Digital Equity Formula Grant to ensure students have the technology for remote learning.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Kane County ROE Gets $85K To Close Digital Gap Among Students
The funds are part of the state’s $80 million Digital Equity Formula Grant to ensure students have the technology for remote learning.
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Aurora, IL|News|
West Aurora D129 Gets $687K To Close Digital Gap Among Students
The funds are part of the state’s $80 million Digital Equity Formula Grant to ensure students have the technology for remote learning.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Return To Class Imminent? St. Charles High Schools Eye New Plan
District 303 officials discussed a plan Monday that could see up to half of high school students return for in-person learning by Oct. 19.
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Aurora, IL|News|
3 Ejected During Crash Saturday On Aurora’s East Side
Three people were thrown from one of two vehicles involved in a crash Saturday afternoon. Four others were also taken to the hospital.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man To Serve 4 Years For Hitting Police Officer
Eric Ericson, 63, was convicted of two charges in Kane County’s first jury trial since court resumed amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Region 8 Positivity Rate Still 5.5% Despite Jumps In Past Month
The Kane-DuPage region saw some of its highest positivity rates within the past 30 days, but its overall rate is the same as it was Aug. 20.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles North Grad Honored For Saving Neighbor’s Life
Mary Kate Phillips was hailed as a hero after saving her young neighbor from choking earlier this year.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Free Flu Shots Available To Aurora Seniors Amid Pandemic
The flu shots are covered by Medicare Part B and most health insurance plans.
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Aurora, IL|News|
IDPH To Close Coronavirus Testing Site At Chicago Premium Outlets
The mall’s property owner decided against renewing a lease to conduct coronavirus testing outside the Chicago Premium Outlets.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Casten, Ives, Redpath Participate In LWV Forum Monday
The candidate forum was recorded and will be posted online for voters to watch ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Man Fell Asleep With Gun At Gas Station: Police
Batavia police allege they found a man sleeping in his car with a gun in plain sight, according to a report.
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