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Ethics Complaints Filed Against Kendall County Officials

  • Complaints were filed against Coroner Ken Toftoy, State’s Attorney Eric Weis and Kendall County Board Member Matthew Prochaska.

Marmion Academy Grad Sentenced in Death of St. Charles Teen Who Fell From Vehicle

  • The Marmon Academy classmates were celebrating the last day of classes in the school’s parking lot when the accident occurred in May.

Owner of Dawn's Beach Hut Looking to Open New Orleans-Themed Cocktail Lounge

  • New businesses could soon be opening up in St. Charles.

Oswego Ambulance on Way to Accident Struck by Vehicle

  • The crash had only property damage and no injuries were reported.

St. Charles Teen Charged in Armed Robbery at Elgin Gas Station

  • Ryan Witkus is charged with attempted armed robbery.

Watch This Nearly Decade Old Video Promoting Oswego

  • Notice any big changes between now and then?

New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Geneva

  • Tacatz Tacos has opened at 1479 E. State Street.

Kane County Heroin Deaths On the Rise

  • Local officials and colleges will receive a two-year supply of overdose drug Narcan.

The 40 Worst Commuter Cities in Illinois

  • See how long the average commute is for the cities ranked among the worst in Illinois.

Health Inspection Report: Tap House Grill

  • See how the restaurant fared.

Beat the Heat with These Kendall County Cooling Centers

  • Be sure to call beforehand to see if they're open.

Oswego Fundraiser for Little Boy with Neurological Disorder

  • The fundraiser will be held July 23 at Kickers Club in Oswego.

Chicagoland Emergency Vehicle Show Coming to Oswego

  • The show will be held Saturday, Aug. 6

No, Ben Affleck is Not Moving to Oswego

  • The website that reported the "news" claims that it's a fantasy news website.

Oswego Village Board Passes 'Cupcake Ordinance'

  • Bakers can now use their home kitchens for limited work.

Aurora's Annual Puerto Rican Festival Expected to Draw Thousands

  • The festival will take place Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, at River Edge Park in downtown Aurora.

Juveniles Injured After School Bus Drives Over Large Rock

  • The 44-year-old Oswego bus driver was on private property at the time of the incident.

Grandfather Scammed into Paying 'Bail Bondsman' $2K in iTunes Gift Cards

  • A woman claiming to be the man's granddaughter said she was in an accident in another state.

Beat the Heat This Week: 16 Fabulous Splash Pads to Visit in the Chicago Suburbs

  • Some of them are nearby and others are a bit of drive.

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