Aurora, IL|News|
Police Shoot, Kill ‘Aggressive’ Dog On Aurora’s East Side
The Aurora Police Department said an officer killed an “aggressive” dog Sunday while responding to a 911 call.
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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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Geneva, IL|News|
Ballot Drop Boxes | COVID-19 Deaths Rise | $10M Grant Program
Drop boxes to be set up in Kane County; Coronavirus deaths on the rise this month; Grant program opens: Week in Headlines Sept. 14-20
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St. Charles, IL|News|
D303 Rally Planned | COVID-19 Deaths Rise | Jail Clear Of Virus
Families to demand in-person learning; Coronavirus deaths on the rise this month; Outbreak under control: Week in Headlines Sept. 14-20
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Batavia, IL|News|
Return To Class Imminent? | COVID-19 Deaths Rise | Panera Closes
Batavia schools eye in-person learning; Coronavirus deaths on the rise this month; Panera closes abruptly: Week in Headlines Sept. 14-20
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Aurora, IL|News|
Mayor's Race Heats Up | COVID-19 Deaths Rise | New Fitness Center
Two vying for Aurora Mayor's Office; Coronavirus deaths on the rise this month; fitness center opens: Week in Headlines Sept. 14-20
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Families To Rally Monday For Return To Classrooms
District 303 parents and students demonstrated earlier this week, demanding officials reopen classrooms amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Fox Valley Candidates To Participate In LWV Forum Thursday
The League of Women Voters’ chapters in Central Kane County and Wheaton are set to host series of candidate forums Thursday in Batavia.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Virtual Race To Raise Funds For Aurora Food Pantry
Those who register to compete in the virtual race can run 5 kilometers at any point between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30.
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Aurora, IL|News|
D1 Training Ready To Meet Aurora’s Fitness Needs Amid Pandemic
“The D1 model for fitness was built for social distancing before social distancing was even a thing,” co-owner Paul Bullard said.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Coronavirus Outbreak Under Control At Kane Co. Jail: Sheriff
No new coronavirus cases were detected at the jail during the most recent tests Monday. The jail recorded its first cases last month.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Pre-K Teachers 'Tirelessly Educate, Nurture': St. Charles Heroes
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
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Batavia, IL|News|
'Amazing' Nurse Provides Inspiration Amid Pandemic: Batavia Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.
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Elgin, IL|News|
CVS To Open Coronavirus Testing Site In Elgin
The company announced this week that it plans to launch 2,000 new sites to double its coronavirus-testing capacities by mid-October.
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Aurora, IL|News|
CVS To Open 3rd Coronavirus Testing Site In Aurora
The company announced this week that it plans to launch 2,000 new sites to double its coronavirus-testing capacities by mid-October.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Panera Bread Shutters Batavia Location; Reasons Unclear
Customers who stopped by the bakery Wednesday were met with locked doors and a sign that read “This location is permanently closed.”
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora’s Paramount Theatre Nabs 13 Equity Jeff Award Nominations
Paramount Theatre earned nominations for each of the productions it put on during the Chicago theater season curtailed by the pandemic.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Middle, High Schools Eyeing Return To Classrooms
BPS 101 is looking to implement a hybrid model at Batavia High School starting Oct. 19, with Rotolo Middle School set to reopen Nov. 16.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Extends IL Eviction Ban Another 30 Days Due To Pandemic
Over 100,000 tenants and homeowners applied for rent and mortgage grants, but the state can only help about 40,000, Gov. Pritzker said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Deaths On The Rise In Kane County During September
Kane County has recorded more coronavirus-related deaths since the start of September than it did in August, public health data shows.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Clerk Quells Election Fears, Sets Drop Box Locations
Clerk John Cunningham said he has “complete confidence” in the U.S. Postal Service to deliver a smooth election, despite the pandemic.
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