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Geneva cancels longstanding holiday tradition

— September 13, 2020

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva of Commerce Board announced it has decided to cancel the 2020 Holiday House Tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual House Tours were…

Aurora man charged with throwing explosive at police
— June 29, 2020

A 19-year-old Aurora man has been arrested on a federal civil disorder charge for allegedly throwing an explosive device at a Naperville police vehicle during a June protest. Christian…
Suburban Muslims, others show solidarity with Blacks
— June 22, 2020

Although a Christian minister, Vincent Gaddis showed up Saturday night (June 20) outside the Islamic Center of Wheaton for a showing of solidarity wearing a jellabiya. First joking…
Literature can be gateway to discussions about race
— June 17, 2020

Educating about race and equality should start at a very young age, and literature can be an important part of that process, says Melanie Koss, an associate professor in the Department…
Moms deliver anti-gun violence message virtually
— June 5, 2020

Several events will be conducted in area communities as part of Moms Demand Action’s Wear Orange events to prevent gun violence. Orange is the color that the friends of Chicago teen…

COVID-19 only thing that can halt historic season for Cardinal sports
— June 25, 2020

North Central College’s year to remember came to a stunning halt on March 12 when the NCAA made the unprecedented announcement that it would cancel all remaining winter and spring…
Centennial Beach closed, but some area summer camps opening
— June 19, 2020

NAPERVILLE JAYCEES CALL OFF ‘LAST FLING’ The Naperville Jaycees have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Naperville Last Fling, set for Labor Day weekend. Because of the uncertain…
Following vandalism and looting, volunteers’ cleanup efforts ease Aurora’s pain
— June 8, 2020

Aurora’s night of rage gave way to a hopeful morning last week as volunteers descended on downtown to clean up and recover some of what was lost. Businesses owners, families and friends,…