Aurora, IL|News|
Coronavirus Citations: Kane County Sheriff Ready To Issue Fines
Kane County deputies will try to encourage businesses to comply with public health guidelines before writing tickets, Sheriff Ron Hain said.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Steve Carell To Create Prize For Batavia United Way Fundraiser
The actor has offered to create a personalized video for whoever wins the Batavia United Way's raffle later this month.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Body Found In St. Charles Park; No Threat To Public: Police
St. Charles police investigated a death Monday in Mount St. Mary Park but called it a "family matter."
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Batavia, IL|News|
Positivity Rate Hits New High | Small Biz Grants | Lay Offs
Positivity rate tops 6 percent; City, county to offer small business grants; Q Center lays off hundreds: Week in Headlines Aug. 31-Sept. 6
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Aurora, IL|News|
Positivity Rate Hits New High | New Riot Gear? | Lay Offs
Regional positivity rate tops 6 percent; Council to vote on police riot gear; Q Center lays off hundreds: Week in Headlines Aug. 31-Sept. 6
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Positivity Rate Hits New High | Remote Classes Go On | Lay Offs
Regional positivity rate tops 6 percent; Remote learning until mid-October; Q Center lays off hundreds: Week in Headlines Aug. 31-Sept. 6
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Geneva, IL|News|
Positivity Rate Hits New High | Small Biz Grants | Beer Festival
Regional positivity rate tops 6 percent; County to offer small business grants; Breweries join festival: Week in Headlines Aug. 31-Sept. 6
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Aurora, IL|News|
North Aurora Breweries On Tap For Great American Beer Fest 2020
This year's festival, which will highlight more than 900 breweries from all 50 states, is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Brewery On Tap For Great American Beer Fest 2020
This year's festival, which will highlight more than 900 breweries from all 50 states, is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Breweries On Tap For Great American Beer Fest 2020
This year's festival, which will highlight more than 900 breweries from all 50 states, is going virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Kane County
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Kane County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
6 More Weeks Of Online Classes For St. Charles High Schoolers
District 303 officials announced Friday they will not try to bring back high school students until at least mid-October.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane-DuPage Positivity Rate Hits Highest Mark Of Pandemic: IDPH
Region 8’s positivity rate grew to 6.2 percent by Aug. 31, higher than it has been at any point since officials started tracking it.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Rush Copley Hosts Pop-Up Pantry For Cancer Center Families
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry handed out milk, eggs and chicken to families of patients fighting cancer.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aldermen To Vote On Buying New Riot Gear For Aurora Police
Some have said the purchase would militarize the Aurora Police Department, while others have called it necessary for officers' safety.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Community College Food Pantry To Remain Open To Students
The Elgin Community College food pantry will continue to serve students despite the school returning to online classes amid the pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man To Serve 10 Years In Prison For 2018 Drive-By Shooting
He recently pleaded guilty to aggravated discharge of a firearm after a Boulder Hill home was shot at in January 2019.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Kane Co. Eyes $10M Grant Program For Small Businesses, Nonprofits
Some businesses and organizations could be eligible for grants of up to $20,000 if the Kane County Board authorizes the program.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Grow Within St. Charles School District
As of Thursday, there are at least nine coronavirus cases among students, staff and people associated with District 303 schools.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Robocalls Aim To Suppress Mail-In Voting: Illinois AG
Raoul warns of robocalls with false claims that voter info will be shared with the CDC, police and creditors if residents vote by mail.
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