Aurora, IL|News|
City Council OKs Purchase To Replace APD Car Destroyed In Protest
Two police vehicles were lit on fire during a protest May 31 in downtown Aurora after George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
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Aurora, IL|News|
‘Census Caravan’ To Parade Through Aurora Wednesday
The parade is meant to encourage residents to complete the 2020 Census online. The deadline was extended until Oct. 31 due to the pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Man Had Large ‘Shank’ In Kane Co. Jail: Prosecutors
He is awaiting trial on more than a dozen charges, including attempted murder, in connection with an April 2017 stabbing in Aurora.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Police Drop Decal Company After Owner’s Racist, Homophobic Posts
Numerous police departments and sheriff’s offices have said they will no longer work with Batavia’s “Jake The Striper.”
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Aurora, IL|News|
One Month Later, Aurora Police-Complaint Portal Remains Offline
Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said June 11 that the department would launch an online officer-complaint portal within two weeks.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Fox Valley Orthopedics To Host Blood Drive Wednesday In Geneva
Everyone who donates blood Wednesday will receive a meal from Panera Bread and be entered into a raffle.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Schools To Offer Remote, In-Person Classes This Fall
District 303 students can opt for remote learning at the start of next school year if they are uncomfortable returning amid the pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Weighs $12M Plan To Boost Coronavirus Contact Tracing
Kane County Health Department officials have said contact tracing is "imperative" in the fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man Accused Of Traveling To Meet Minor In DuPage Co.
A 31-year-old St. Charles man was arrested after trying to meet up with someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, according to police.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Resident, Geneva Biz To Pay $1.9M For Defrauding Client
Mark Miller and Foremost Trading agreed to pay $1.2 million in restitution and $650,000 in fines but did not admit any wrongdoing.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Company, Executive To Pay $1.9M For Defrauding Client
Foremost Trading and one of its principals agreed to pay $1.2 million in restitution and $650,000 in fines but did not admit any wrongdoing.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Wahlburgers’ St. Charles Opening Pushed Back To End Of July
The restaurant, owned by Donnie Wahlberg and his brothers, has scrapped several grand openings due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Aurora, IL|News|
No Large Coronavirus Case Spike In Kane Co. Since Phase 4 Start
State data shows Kane County has not seen a sustained spike in coronavirus cases since moving to phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
3 St. Charles Businesses Secure Million-Dollar Coronavirus Loans
Coronavirus-relief loans were given to more than 300 St. Charles businesses, which employ at least 2,200 people, according to federal data.
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Batavia, IL|News|
11 Batavia Businesses Secure Million-Dollar Coronavirus Loans
Coronavirus-relief loans were given to nearly 600 Batavia businesses, which employ at least 6,400 people, according to federal data.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Hollywood Casino To Lay Off 256 In Aurora, Joliet Amid Pandemic
The permanent layoffs are set to take effect on Sept. 15, with the company blaming the coronavirus pandemic and related shutdowns.
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Geneva, IL|News|
8 Geneva Businesses Secure Million-Dollar Coronavirus Loans
Coronavirus-relief loans were given to more than 700 Geneva businesses, which employ at least 7,200 people, according to federal data.
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Aurora, IL|News|
48 Aurora Businesses Secure Million-Dollar Coronavirus Loans
Coronavirus-relief loans were given to more than 1,800 Aurora businesses, which employ at least 25,000 people, according to federal data.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Labor Day Fireworks In Batavia? Mayor Schielke Says Maybe
Officials are considering a miniature fireworks display over Labor Day weekend after canceling the 4th of July show due to the coronavirus.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Mulls Property Donation To Spur Affordable Housing Project
The Geneva City Council is expected to consider a proposal Monday for the city to donate a chunk of vacant land to the Burton Foundation.
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