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Your week in headlines:

Romeo-Wannabe Makes 'Kissing Noises' Through Window to Rehab Center Employee: Police

  • The 50-year-old Yorkville man had been previously banned from the center.

Your Guide to This Weekend's Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Fest

  • There will be over 35 features acts on eight stages at Island Park in Geneva during the two-day festival.

Elderly Yorkville Man Scammed into Buying $500 iTunes Gift Card

  • A person claiming to be his grandson said he needed the card to get out of jail.

Montgomery Mom Who Stabbed, Tried to Poison Daughters Gets 4 Years in Prison

  • Due to credit for time served, she could be out by the end of September.

Arkansas Man Sexually Abused Oswego Boy for Years: Police

  • The 28-year-old man was arrested at O'Hare Airport after an international effort.

Montgomery Boy Stole School Bus from Church: Police

  • The bus was found in Naperville.

'Desperate Need' for Drivers to Deliver Meals to Elderly in Oswego, Boulder Hill

  • Each driver completes a route of about six to ten homes, and each route usually takes about an hour to complete.

Health Inspection Report: Scoreboards

  • Is it clean enough for you?

Bishop Who Spent 72 Years as Preacher in Aurora Dies

  • William H. Bonner is being remembered as an integral figure in Aurora and for his 68 years preaching at Mt. Olive Church of God in Christ.

Several Apple Orchards Opening Over Labor Day Weekend in Chicago Area

  • As summer winds down, here is a look at apple orchards already open, or opening soon, in the Chicago area.

'Chair-ity' Auction Raises $4,000 for the Beautification of Downtown St. Charles

  • There were over 100 entries during this past summer's 'Chair-ity' program. Many donated their Adirondack chairs for an online auction.

St. Charles 7th-Grade Student's Video on Bullying 'Touches a Nerve,' Gets Worldwide Attention

  • Jonah Maxwell's video focuses on the effects of bullying in an age of iPhones, Internet and social media.

See Who's Been Selected to the District 308 Boundary Committee

  • Five committee meetings and two public forums will be held over the next few months.

Fugitive Wanted for Failure to Register as Sex Offender

  • Help police bring him to justice.

Oswego Motorcyclist Killed in Bolingbrook Crash

  • The man died at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital.

Aurora Launches New 'Pride of the Neighborhood' Program

  • Mayor Weisner is launching the inaugural Pride of the Neighborhood Program.

Joliet Man Convicted of Shooting Aurora Weed Dealer in Back of Head: Prosecutors

  • He is facing a life sentence.

The Beloved Festival of the Vine Returns to Geneva Sept. 9 to Sept. 11

  • Enjoy delicious food from local Geneva restaurants, wines from all over the world, live entertainment, a crafts market, and much more.

Geneva Police Give Crime Prevention Tips After Recent Increase of Theft and Burglaries

  • Geneva Police reported an increase in thefts and burglaries at locations throughout the City in Aug.

Former Kane County Church Youth Group Director Trial's Set for Dec.

  • Chad A. Coe, 35, was accused of sexual assault of a girl under the age of 18 and possession of child pornography.

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