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Aurora Woman Accused of Abusing 6-Week-Old Baby

  • The woman caused possible life-threatening injuries to the young baby, police said. The woman and the infant are related.

Eola Road Widening Project Gets Underway

  • The road project started Wednesday.

Batavia Deck Damaged Following Gas Grill Fire, Explosion

  • A neighbor tried to put the fire out with a garden hose. The homeowner was not at home at the time of the blaze.

Sheriff's Office Honors Auxiliary Deputies

  • Sheriff Dwight Baird presented Cliff Oleson with a 20-year service pin and Robert Arvin with a 10-year service pin.

Apartment Fire Extinguished Within Minutes

  • No injuries were reported and due to the quick action of firefighters there was only minor smoke and water damage.

Kendall County Fugitive Wanted for Forgery

  • Contact police if you know where he is.

E-Cig Causes Car Fire in Walmart Parking Lot

  • No injuries were reported during the blaze.

Fundraiser Set for Funeral Costs of Girl Killed in ATV Crash

  • The fundraiser hopes to raise $10,000.

Bronze Rose Stolen During Estate Sale

  • If you know anything, you could be eligible for a reward.

Oswego Students Help Give Back to Community

  • Students at Churchill Elementary School organized a food and school supply drive for the Kendall County Food Pantry.

Local Runners Finish Boston Marathon

  • Runners hail from Oswego, Yorkville, Montgomery and Aurora.

Parent Screaming at Boulder Hill Principal Brings Police: Cops

  • Police say the disturbance was in regards to a misunderstanding involving a student.

Bird Nest Causes Small Porch Fire

  • The fire did not travel into the home. No injuries were reported.

Several New Businesses Open in St. Charles

  • Several restaurants, a downtown bridal shop and a business featuring a 9D interactive movie ride all recently opened in St. Charles.

Possible Explosive Device Found in Yorkville

  • The device was found in an undeveloped area near Whitekirk Ln. and Callander Trail by a juvenile who brought it home.

Who's Stealing Hoverboards from Kids in Yorkville?

  • Police are you hoping you can answer that question.

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