Across Illinois, IL|News|
‘A Make-Or-Break Moment For IL, Chicago’: Gov. Urges Compliance
Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on residents and businesses to “take responsibility” to stave off a sustained spike in new coronavirus cases.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Wife Died After Butcher Brought Coronavirus Home From Work: Suit
Esperanza Ugalde, 67, died days after her husband contracted the coronavirus while working at a North Aurora plant, according to a lawsuit.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Paris Hilton Visits New Downtown St. Charles Sculpture
The celebrity hotel heiress marked her time in the city by posing with the new "Be You" sculpture for an Instagram photo.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Monthlong Tasting Event Replaces Festival Of The Vine In Geneva
Geneva restaurants will participate in a "Sip & Sample" event throughout September after organizers were forced to cancel the fall festival.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Organizers Reimagine St. Charles Scarecrow Festival Amid Pandemic
The St. Charles Business Alliance found a way to still hold the festival this fall, though it’ll be a bit different than in years past.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Tornado Touches Down In Kane County During Strong Storm: Photo
A “very weak” tornado formed Monday afternoon at a farm in Kaneville, officials said.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
District 303 High Schools To Start New Year With Remote Learning
District 303 officials are still adjusting their return-to-learn plans just a week before the new school year is set to start.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Man With Knife Robs St. Charles Convenience Store: Police
An employee handed over an unknown amount of money before the suspect left the store, according to police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Police Release Dashcam Footage Of Arrest Shown In 4-Second Video
A 4-second video that showed an Aurora officer pulling a woman out of her car during a traffic stop was viewed thousands of times online.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
3,600 Kane Co. Residents Without Power Tuesday Morning: ComEd
There were nearly 200 power outages across the county during the Monday afternoon storm, according to the company.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Man Convicted Of 1994 Aurora Murder Let Out Too Soon: Prosecutors
Bonzell Joyner received more than eight years' credit for time served between his 1994 arrest and 1998 sentencing, according to prosecutors.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Pop-Up Pantry To Feed Hundreds Monday In Aurora
The City of Aurora is hosting a pop-up food pantry from 9 a.m. to noon Monday in Phillips Park.
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Geneva, IL|News|
District 304 To Push Back School Start, Stick With Hybrid Model
Geneva students are set to return to school Aug. 31, according to a plan that will be presented to the District 304 board Monday.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Middle, High Schools Revert To Remote Learning
Elementary students who opted for in-person learning are set to return to school Aug. 19, as planned, officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Missing North Aurora Girl Found Safe Sunday: Police
A girl from North Aurora who was reported missing last week returned home over the weekend, according to police.
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Aurora, IL|News|
ALDI Opens Remodeled Store On Aurora’s Far East Side
The new-and-improved Aurora store is part of the company’s push to remodel and expand more than 1,300 stores throughout the U.S.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane, DuPage Officials Warn Rising Cases Could Force Restrictions
The two counties are working together to reduce coronavirus cases in the West Suburban region before the state imposes new restrictions.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Paramount Theatre Delays Performances 1 Year Due To Coronavirus
"Our lights are merely dimmed right now, and after this intermission, they will shine brighter than ever," Paramount Theatre's CEO said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Thousands Take Coronavirus Tests At Mobile Kane County Sites
Kane County health officials did not provide information on the number of positive tests, as many people are still awaiting results.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Gets 500K Mask Donation From Willie Wilson Amid Pandemic
The donation to Illinois’ second-largest city is part of Willie Wilson's push to donate 20 million masks throughout the state.
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