Aurora, IL|News|
Support Little Libraries On Giving Tuesday: Fox Valley United Way
Each $20 donation would put five books into the organization's "Little Libraries" as part of its push to prepare kids for kindergarten.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Literacy Center Hoping To Raise $10K On Giving Tuesday
A $100 donation would allow the Dominican Literacy Center to buy books and tutor a student for a full year.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
North Aurora Man Punched Nurse At Geneva Hospital: Police
A North Aurora man is accused of assaulting a nurse at Geneva’s Delnor Hospital while receiving treatment Nov. 19.
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Aurora, IL|News|
5 People Died From COVID-19 On Thanksgiving In Kane County
Kane County recorded 74 COVID-19 deaths through the first 27 days of November, more than in the previous three and a half months combined.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In St. Charles
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in St. Charles.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Geneva
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Geneva.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Batavia
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Batavia.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Small Brewery Sunday 2020: Where To Grab A Pint In Aurora
The second annual Small Brewery Sunday is Nov. 29. Here’s how to support local breweries and taprooms in Aurora.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Keep Going In St. Charles
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — will help local businesses in St. Charles overcome pandemic hardships.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Geneva
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — will help local businesses in Geneva overcome pandemic hardships.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Batavia
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — will help local businesses in Batavia overcome pandemic hardships.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Aurora
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — will help local businesses in Aurora overcome pandemic hardships.
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Batavia, IL|News|
HelloFresh Buys Batavia’s Factor75 To Tighten Grip On U.S. Market
The deal could cost the world’s biggest meal-kit company up to $277 million. Demand for meal kits is at an all-time high amid the pandemic.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Shop Closes Doors To Shoppers Due To Coronavirus Surge
The Little Traveler will remain open, but shoppers will not be allowed inside amid a second wave of the coronavirus, owner Mike Simon said.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Kane County Hits 30,000 Coronavirus Cases On Eve Of Thanksgiving
Almost 12,000 people in Kane County tested positive for the coronavirus in the first 25 days of November, according to public health data.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Illinois To Borrow $2B To Cover Revenue Losses Amid Pandemic
Illinois could have asked for $5 billion in federal funds, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the state would struggle to repay a loan that large.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Black Friday Sales 2020: Store, Mall Hours In Aurora
Retailers are doing their best to curb crowds amid the pandemic while still rolling out deals to the most dedicated Black Friday shoppers.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Black Friday Sales 2020: Store, Mall Hours In Geneva
Retailers are doing their best to curb crowds amid the pandemic while still rolling out deals to Black Friday shoppers.
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St. Charles, IL|News|
Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In St. Charles
Where can you pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples in St. Charles? Find out here.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Thanksgiving 2020 Grocery Store Hours In Geneva
Where can you pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples in Geneva? Find out here.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff