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Kane County news briefs

— July 31, 2019

AURORA Police investigate hit-and-run death of woman on bicycle Aurora police are investigating after a 61-year-old woman riding a bicycle was struck and killed by a vehicle early on…

Increased rainfall public information meetings scheduled in Lake County
— July 15, 2019

Lake County has been experiencing more frequent and stronger rainfall events. Recently, the Illinois State Water Survey released updated statistical rainfall data for Bulletin 70 —…
Kendall County news briefs
— June 19, 2019

Kendall County Nicor dishes on how to avoid getting scammed Here are some tips from Nicor Gas on how to avoid being scammed this summer: Whenever a field service representative or one…
Kane County news briefs
— June 5, 2019

KANE COUNTY IDNR orders Fox River boating restrictions Due to the high levels from the recent spring rain, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has implemented a restricted…
Rain dampens Chain-Fox waterway activities in Lake, McHenry counties
— May 29, 2019

Despite the lifting of boating restrictions on the Chain O’ Lakes-Fox River waterways systems heading into the Memorial Day weekend, heavy May 23 rains have reinstated a “no wake”…

Yorkville hosts River Fest is this weekend along Fox river
— July 11, 2019

Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department and the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Yorkville River Fest next weekend on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13…
State agencies remind boaters to stay off rivers during floods
— June 7, 2019

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are reminding water enthusiasts and residents of river communities to stay off Illinois…
Mid-American Canoe Race in Aurora canceled for second year
— May 31, 2019

For the safety of all participants and volunteers, the Fox Valley Park District has canceled the 2019 Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race, which was scheduled for Sunday, June 2. Historically…