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Yorkville Library launches winter read challenge

— January 14, 2021

Yorkville Public Library is challenging the community to read a total of 20,000 minutes starting now through Feb. 26. This program is for readers of all ages. If the goal is met,…

Kane County Cougars lose MLB affiliation in baseball shakeup
— December 10, 2020

The Kane County Cougars will no longer be affiliated with a Major League Baseball team for the first time since 1991. But the Geneva-based Cougars — long the Chicago area’s lone…
Kendall County 4-H volunteer in running for national award
— October 7, 2020

An Illinois 4-H volunteer is in the running for the national 4-H Salute to Excellence volunteer of the year. Christina (Tina) Heidrich advances to national consideration after winning…
Fox Valley communities launch new bike share program
— August 2, 2020

The city of Aurora joined with neighboring communities— Elgin, Batavia and Montgomery — on July 31 in launching Koloni Fox Valley, a regional bike share system. There will be three…
Kane sheriff’s investigation lands large-scale explosives, illegal fireworks
— July 5, 2020

A Kane County Sheriff’s Office undercover investigation has led to the shutdown of illegal fireworks sales sites in Aurora and Elgin, multiple charges against two men and the confiscation…

Democrats hold key suburban Congressional seats, others too close to call
— November 4, 2020

Marie Newman, the suburban business owner who defeated a longtime Democrat incumbent in the March primary, will keep the Third Congressional District for the Democrats. Newman…
Suburban Democrat to challenge Madigan for House Speaker
— October 1, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The longest-serving state legislative speaker in U.S. history will have a challenger from his own party in January. The Thursday, Oct. 1 announcement that Rep. Stephanie…
Phillips Zoo comes to Aurora Farmers Market
— July 10, 2020

Starting this weekend, the Aurora Farmers Market is teaming up with the Phillips Park Zoo to host some of the zoo’s favorite furry and feathery friends each Saturday. Beginning,…