Chicago, IL|News|
Iron Chef Stephanie Izard To Lay Off Hundreds In Chicago
More than 270 workers are set to lose their jobs at the award-winning chef's restaurants this month due to the coronavirus.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Q Center Lays Off 327 Workers In St. Charles Due To Coronavirus
The renowned conference center in St. Charles initially furloughed more than 300 workers before permanently laying them off.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Missing 15-Year-Old Aurora Boy Found After More Than A Month
The missing boy, who was last seen Aug. 24, was located Tuesday, according to Aurora police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Missing 15-Year-Old Aurora Girl Found: Police
A 15-year-old girl from Aurora who went missing Saturday has been found, according to police.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Police To Increase Patrols For Labor Day Weekend
The St. Charles Police Department is participating in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement campaign through Tuesday morning.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Hits 5,000-Case Milestone Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As of Tuesday, 5,001 Aurora residents have tested positive for the coronavirus and 118 have died, according to the city's data.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Mobile Coronavirus Testing Unit Coming To Aurora This Week
Tests are set to be available Wednesday at the Centennial House and on Friday at Maple Terrace.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Facing $25 Million Deficit Due To Coronavirus: Officials
Though officials are projecting a large budget shortfall, Mayor Richard Irvin said there will be no coronavirus-related property tax hikes.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
3 New Coronavirus Cases Reported At St. Charles Schools
Students and staff who were in prolonged close contact with those who tested positive must quarantine at home, District 303 officials said.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Early Voting In Elgin Starts Sept. 24: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the clerk’s office in Geneva starting Sept. 24. Several other locations will also serve as early voting places.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Early Voting In St. Charles Starts Sept. 24: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the clerk’s office in Geneva starting Sept. 24. Several other locations will also serve as early voting places.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Early Voting In Geneva Starts Sept. 24: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the Kane County Clerk’s Office in Geneva starting Sept. 24.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Early Voting In Batavia Starts Sept. 24: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the clerk’s office in Geneva starting Sept. 24. Several other locations will also serve as early voting places.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Early Voting In Aurora Starts Sept. 24: See Where To Vote
Residents can vote at the clerk’s office in Geneva starting Sept. 24. Several other locations will also serve as early voting places.
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Aurora, IL|News|
6 Left Without Home After Fire On Aurora’s West Side
A fire in a second-floor bedroom was quickly put out, but not before it caused nearly $50,000 in damage to the home, officials said.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
'Mask-Free' Policy At Coffee Shop Draws Warning From Health Dept.
The shop has posted signs about its “mask-free environment,” warning that customers enter at their own risk amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Bomb Threat At Courthouse Leads To Charge Against Aurora Man
Police allege a 50-year-old man told a clerk he would blow up the Aurora Branch Court after being upset with the outcome of a case.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Snoop Dogg To Perform July 2021 In Aurora After Coronavirus Delay
Snoop Dogg is scheduled to stop in Aurora next summer after canceling his remaining 2020 performances due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
42K Pounds Of Food To Be Distributed Saturday In Aurora
Volunteers are expected to hand out more than 20 tons of chicken and rice Saturday at Waubonsie Valley High School.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Accused Of Abusing, Injuring Two Children
Police allege he told one child to hit the other for vomiting, then burned their hands under hot water when they refused.
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