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Sex Offender Pastor Reportedly Begged Teen to Have Sex with Him

  • The 39-year-old man faces up to 15 years in prison.

Apply Now to Become a Kendall County Corrections Deputy Sheriff

  • Applicants must have no felony convictions and be at least 21, among other requirements.

Former Kendall County Food Pantry Executive Director Dies

  • Maria Spaeth was pronounced dead Tuesday afternoon.

Yorkville Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Abuse, Assault

  • The 23-year-old man was taken into custody June 17.

Prosecutors: Aurora Trafficking Sting Proves Man Paid a Mom for Sex With Her Child

  • A Chicago man was convicted in Kane County Court this week of heading to Aurora to have sex with a 15-year-old girl.

Aurora Residents: Have You Noticed a ‘Different Taste” to Your Water?

  • City officials said changes in the river during the summer could impact the taste and smell of your water. But, it’s safe to drink.

Batavians' Civil War Letters Now Online for Public Viewing and Study

  • Letters provide personal perspectives of the Civil War

Dangers of Heroin, Fentanyl Growing in DuPage County: Officials

  • In 2015, 43 people died of a heroin overdose in DuPage County.

Geneva Driver in Crash that Killed 2 Friends Dies at College Library

  • The 23-year-old man avoided prison time, but was sentenced to one year in jail with work release.

Aurora Man Dies After Weekend Crash Into Retention Pond

  • The 33-year-old driver of the car is in critical condition.

Armed Robber Uses Drive-Thru to Hold Up Oswego Starbucks: Police

  • The man made off with around $200.

Dennis Hastert to Serve Prison Sentence in Minnesota

  • Hastert turned himself in June 22.

Oswego Police Looking for Drunk Drivers, Seat Belt Violators

  • Police will be cracking down for the Fourth of July holiday.

Oswego's 4th of July Celebration to Affect Traffic, Parking

  • The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. and end at 10 p.m.

Fire Extinguishers Set Off in Oswego School Gym: Police

  • The person allegedly got into the gym through an unlocked roof hatch.

Local School of Rock Students to Perform at Summerfest

  • The students hail from Plainfield, Naperville, Yorkville, Oswego and Lockport.

Montgomery Getaway Driver Charged in Connection to Aurora Robbery: Police

  • Police were able to charge her after tips from the public.

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