Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia’s Coronavirus Case Count Doubles In 7 Weeks
Public health data shows the number of new cases in Batavia started to grow in mid-July and has yet to subside.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Pink Water In St. Charles Safe, But Could Stain Laundry: City
Residents on the city’s west side reported pink and purple water pouring out of their faucets Friday morning.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Prosecutor, ‘Guardian of Children’ Dies After Battle With Cancer
Debra Bree, who led the Kane County Child Advocacy Center since 2012, died Thursday.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Fox Valley Candidates To Outline Platforms During Online Forums
The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of virtual candidate forums to help voters learn more about their campaigns.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases On The Rise In Geneva During August
The city’s case total for August is up by more than 50 percent over each of the past three months, public health data shows.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Coronavirus Cases Surge In St. Charles During August
Nearly 40 percent of all positive tests among St. Charles residents throughout the pandemic have been recorded in August.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Teen Accused Of Selling Guns, Drugs To Police
Prosecutors allege the 19-year-old sold two handguns, a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition and prescription pills to an undercover cop.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Ballot Drop Boxes To Be Set Up In Kane Co. For November Election
The action comes amid increased concerns about how the U.S. Postal Service will handle an expected record number of mail-in ballots.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 5K Coronavirus Cases In Aurora Since Start Of Outbreak
More than half of Aurora residents who tested positive for the coronavirus identify as Hispanic, according to public health data.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Food Pantry Director 'Going Above And Beyond': Aurora Hero
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|
Teacher 'Turning Impossible Into Reality Every Day': Batavia Hero
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Geneva, IL|News|
D304 Fighting Walgreens’ Effort To Reduce Geneva Property Taxes
Walgreens is looking to slash the assessed value of its West State Street store by nearly 50 percent.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Bars, Restaurants Must Close At Midnight: Mayor
Mayor Raymond Rogina signed an executive that temporarily suspends all late-night liquor permits in the city, starting Friday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
'Hate Will Not Win': Garden To Be Rebuilt After Truck Razes Shed
The Aurora Police Department is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Cinemark Reopens Tinseltown USA Theater In North Aurora
Nearly 200 Cinemark theaters recently reopened throughout the country after being closed for five months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Decapitated Pigeons, Chickens Found In Batavia Cemetery: Sheriff
The birds were found near a military tank in Batavia’s River Hills Memorial Park, according to police reports.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
D303 Schools Report Coronavirus Cases In First Days Of New Year
Officials did not say whether the positive tests were from students or district employees.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Coronavirus Cases Approach 11K; 308 Deaths
Kane County recorded more new coronavirus cases in the first 20 days of August than in all of July, but deaths have fallen significantly.
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Aurora, IL|News|
IL Bettors Can Register Online Again After Pritzker Reverses Rule
DraftKings and BetRivers are poised to take advantage of the new remote-registration period as the only online sportsbooks in Illinois.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Montgomery Homeowners Eligible For $15K Mortgage Relief Grant
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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