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Kane County news briefs

— November 20, 2019

AURORA Finn retires from Rush-Copley CEO post, Diederich takes over Barry C. Finn, president and CEO of Rush Copley Medical Center, will retire and a leadership transition will begin…

DuPage County news briefs
— November 20, 2019

WHEATON Board lifts video gambling ban in unincorporated areas The DuPage County Board voted 11-6 last week to repeal the ban on video gambling in unincorporated areas of the County….
Yorkville welcomes the holidays with a hometown feel
— November 18, 2018

With a warm grin and a jolly “Ho, Ho, Ho!”, Santa Claus rode into Yorkville on Saturday,…
CTA holiday train offers ‘bit of happiness’ in December cold
— December 15, 2016

Fans of the CTA Holiday Train could receive complimentary mini cellophane-wrapped candy canes on the Purple Line on Dec. 14. But many riders asked for the commemorative white, red and…
Polar Express now boarding in Chicago area for family holiday fun
— December 8, 2016

“All aboard, all aboard! Tickets please, tickets… “Well, you coming?” On Dec. 7, an estimated 408 ticket holders hopped aboard The Polar Express Train Ride at Union Station…

Expanded holiday parade, new vendors, will highlight Rockford’s Stroll on State
— November 9, 2019

Rockford’s seventh annual Stroll on State will feature an extended holiday parade, refreshed attractions and more live entertainment later this month. The Rockford Area Convention…
Holiday spirit warms the air across central Illinois communities
— November 22, 2017

Decembrrrr is just around the corner, and with it, the frigid temperatures that turn most people into homebodies. But the chill of the season also brings with it many reasons to…
Crystal Lake Kiwanis Santa Run is a holly-jolly time for all
— December 12, 2016

Always the first Sunday in December, the Santa Run is a holiday tradition in Crystal Lake. For the fourth year, runners donned provided Santa suit or a red long-sleeved shirt for the…