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Your week in headlines:

Nazi Flag at Kane County Flea Market Prompts Outrage

  • A vendor was asked to remove the flag and the flea market apologized to customers, who reflected on the apology and their values.

Accused Knife-Wielding Geneva Burglar Denies Charges

  • A 43-year-old man charged with armed violence and residential burglary appeared in court this week.

Serial Harasser of Tollway Chairman Asked Police to Kill Him: Report

  • James P. Conroy has a long and disturbing history of threats to kill the chairman.

Used Motor Oil, License Plates, Garbage Dumped in Creek: Cops

  • A 55-year-old Aurora man has been charged in connection to the crime.

Montgomery Teen Heading to US Air Force Basic Training

  • 17-year-old Brianna Lisner leaves Sept. 6.

Drunk Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing into Tree: Cops

  • The 23-year-old Aurora man was taken to Edward Hospital early Saturday morning.

6 People Displaced After Aurora House Fire

  • No injuries were reported.

5 Injured in 4 Aurora Shootings

  • Police are asking for the public's help.

Discrepancy Means Reduced Funding Increase for Yorkville Schools

  • The revised calculations indicate the district may receive as much as $1.75M in new revenue, which includes an $83,000 equity grant.

Pro-Life Group to Show Graphic Abortion Photos in Aurora

  • The Pro-Life Action League says photos show “the truth about abortion and what it does to unborn children.”

Aurora Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder in Gang Shooting

  • He faces a minimum of 26 years in prison.

Fireworks Likely to Blame for Oswego House Fire

  • The fire broke out early Monday morning.

Who Damaged Windshields in Unincorporated Oswego?

  • If your information leads to an arrest, you could receive a reward up to $1,000.

Oswego Police Give Out 27 Citations During Seat Belt Crackdown

  • Police also gave out citations for illegal use of electronics and no insurance.

Volunteers Needed for Oswego Beats and Eats

  • Volunteers will work at the July 30 and Aug. 27 events.

Apply Now to Become a Yorkville Police Officer

  • The application deadline is Aug. 8.

Sheriffs' Association Warning Illinois Residents of Phone Scam

  • The Illinois Sheriffs' Association does not raise money by phone.

Plenty of Food Planned for Kendall County Fair

  • See which vendors will be at the fair.

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