Aurora, IL|News|
Judd Lofchie: Candidate For Aurora Mayor
Lofchie, an attorney and commercial real estate broker since 1988, currently represents the 10th Ward on the Aurora City Council.
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Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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Aurora, IL|News|
Low Turnout In Aurora Twp. Primaries; Most Races Still Undecided
More than 200 mail-in ballots have not been counted yet, which could delay final results by two weeks, according to a report.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Elgin Twp. Democrats, Republicans Pick Nominees For 2021 Election
Elgin Township recorded a voter turnout of just 1.7 percent during the 2021 primary Tuesday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Missing Man, 60, Last Seen Sunday Evening: Aurora Police
He did not tell anyone where he was going and does not leave home for long periods, police said.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
District 303 Board Picks Lackner To Fill Vacant Seat
The board interviewed seven candidates Monday evening before selecting Joseph Lackner, who has four children in District 303 schools.
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Aurora, IL|News|
John Laesch: Candidate For Aurora Mayor
Laesch, a union carpenter since 2005, recently served for one term on the East Aurora District 131 school board.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Voters Head To The Polls Tuesday For Kane County Primary Races
Four areas of Kane County have primary races Tuesday: Aurora Township, Dundee Township, Elgin Township and the Village of Campton Hills.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
District 303 Board Interviews 7 Candidates For Open Seat
The St. Charles District 303 school board is expected to fill former member Michael Bryant's vacant seat on Tuesday.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Mobile Coronavirus Testing Site To Open This Weekend In Aurora
Tests will be available Saturday and Sunday at the Fox Valley Flea Market on Aurora's East Side, according to officials.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Coronavirus Testing Continues At Elgin Community College
A mobile coronavirus testing unit that opened earlier this month will be available through Friday evening at the college.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Surpasses 50K Coronavirus Cases
Kane County has averaged almost 150 new coronavirus cases per day since the start of the pandemic nearly a year ago.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Fire Closes Roads Monday On Aurora’s Near East Side
Aurora police said they closed numerous roads Monday morning due to a fire in the area of the Old Copley Hospital.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Attempted Kidnapping Suspect ID’d Through Tips: Aurora Police
Aurora police asked for residents’ help Sunday to identify a man who allegedly tried to lure a 13-year-old girl into his car.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Restaurant Week 2021 Spotlights Dozens Of St. Charles Eateries
St. Charles establishments are participating in Restaurant Week through Friday. Organizers are urging diners to "Carry Out To Carry On."
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Aurora, IL|News|
Nearly 15K Fully Vaccinated Against Coronavirus In Kane County
Latino residents received 10.4 percent of all doses administered in Kane County, despite making up just under a third of its population.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Dozens Of Aurora Businesses Apply For Coronavirus Relief Funds
More than 60 businesses applied for grants in the first few days after lawmakers established a relief program, according to a report.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Paramount Theatre Postpones Some 2021 Shows Due To Coronavirus
The Aurora theater is still hoping to reopen this summer, with the set for “Kinky Boots” already built.
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Geneva, IL|News|
FoxFire Continues Fight Against Lifted Indoor Dining Ban
Lawyers for the Geneva restaurant say they want the Illinois Supreme Court to hear their case and prevent future shutdowns.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Shopper Flashes Gun After Being Asked To Wear Mask: Police
A 51-year-old St. Charles man was arrested Wednesday after showing a Batavia store employee he had a gun in his waistband, police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Bomb Threat Closes Aurora University Thursday
A university employee received an emailed bomb threat Wednesday night, but it wasn't seen until after the "threat time" passed, police said.
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