Geneva, IL|News|
$10M Grant Program To Support Small Biz, Nonprofits In Kane Co.
Kane County officials are expected to soon begin accepting applications from small businesses and nonprofits for coronavirus-relief grants.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor
Prosecutors allege the man sexually assaulted a minor last month in northwestern Kane County after meeting them through social media.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
$220M In Grants To Support IL Small Businesses Hit By Pandemic
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is set to begin accepting applications Thursday afternoon.
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Aurora, IL|News|
2 Challengers Enter Race For Aurora Mayor’s Office
Alderman Judd Lofchie and former East Aurora school board member John Laesch are the first to announce campaigns for next April’s election.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Homeschooled Elgin Student Named National Merit Semifinalist
A homeschooled Elgin senior qualified for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Students Make National Merit Scholarship Semifinals
Nine students from District 303 high schools qualified for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
District 303 Parents, Students Rally For Return To Classrooms
District 303 families called for high schools to reopen after officials delayed plans to welcome students back amid the pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Found Dead Monday Evening In Aurora Park: Police
Aurora police are investigating the death of a man whose body was discovered Monday evening in Phillips Park.
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Geneva, IL|News|
2 Geneva Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Two Geneva High School seniors qualified for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Batavia, IL|News|
3 Batavia Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Three Batavia High School seniors have qualified for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Aurora, IL|News|
55 Aurora Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Students from five Aurora schools qualified for the semifinals of the National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia VFW To Host 9/11 Memorial Tribute To First Responders
The organization’s Sept. 11 memorial tribute is set to begin at 5 p.m. Friday on the Batavia VFW’s lawn.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Alderman Catches Coronavirus While Dining Out, Urges Mask-Wearing
Alderman Rita Payleitner, who represents St. Charles’ Second Ward, said she contracted COVID-19 after eating out with a friend.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Jazz, Art To Take Center Stage In St. Charles This Weekend
Organizers combined this year's jazz and art festivals due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Fine Art Show and Jazz Weekend starts Thursday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Pop-Up Food Pantry To Return To Aurora’s Phillips Park On Monday
Volunteers are expected to hand out fresh produce, produce and dairy products to more than 1,200 families Monday morning.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Climb Significantly In Kane Co. During August
Despite a sizeable jump in new coronavirus cases last month, the county saw a large drop in related deaths, when compared to June and July.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Spirit Halloween Opens In Batavia
Early Halloween shopping has begun at the store on North Randall Road.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Kane County Candidates To Outline Platforms During Forums
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County and the Batavia Chamber of Commerce are hosting candidate forums Wednesday and Thursday.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Northern IL Food Bank Seeks Volunteers For 9/11 Day Of Service
The organization is looking for people to pack food and distribute groceries Friday in Geneva, Park City, Joliet, Rockford and DeKalb.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Killed Monday In Head-On Motorcycle-SUV Crash
A 20-year-old Aurora man driving the motorcycle was taken to Rush Copley Medical Center, where he died Monday, police said.
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