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Yorkville Native Appearing on 'Clash of the Corps'

Watch her Wednesdays at 10 p.m. central on Fuse.

Yorkville Man Brought Heroin to Kendall County Jail: Police

When police saw what he had, he allegedly tried to destroy the evidence by stomping on it.

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Oswego Named One of the Best Small Cities in America

WalletHub looked at housing costs, school-system quality, number of restaurants per capita and much more.

Rooting for the Cubs, Even in the Kendall County Jail

Some Cubs fans in jail got to see the game through to the very end. Others were not so lucky.

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Parents Give Mixed Reaction Over District 308’s Boundary Maps

“The primary goal is to provide the best solution for our district as a whole," said Boundary Committee Co-Chair Lauri Doyle.

Oswego Police Urge Caution on Route 71 Traffic Projects

Oswego police will be conducting extra patrols along Route 71 once the roadway fully opens.

Reward Offered for Information on Shooting in Oswego

You could get up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest.

Masked Armed Robbers Invade Montgomery Home: Police

The robbers demanded specific items and then fled.

Police Watch as Alleged Thieves Attempt to Steal Sheet Metal

Police pulled the men over just as they thought they had gotten away with it.

Settlement Reached over 2007 Drowning at Pheasant Run Resort

Javier Gonzalez of Garden Prairie, Ill. died in the December 2007 drowning.

Geneva Dick’s Sporting Goods Hopping as Fans Line Up to Grab Cubs Gear Late Wednesday, Early Thursday

The sporting goods store had long lines after opening following the Cubs World Series win and steady crowds Thursday.

St. Charles Teen Involved in Naperville Crash

She was taken to Edward Hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Drunken Driver Nearly Hits Squad Car, Arrested for 5th DUI in South Elgin: Police

Michael Piepenbrink is being held on a $100,000 bail.

Superstitious Barber Grants Son’s Wish to Cut Cubs Design

“I figured if I did this good thing, that could only help the Cubs with their wins--I was feeling very superstitious this week.”

West Chicago Drug Dealers Charged in Overdose Death of Man, 20: Police

Jacob Hagemen of West Chicago died of a heroin overdose at a home in unincorporated Naperville this past December.

Oswego Man Who Threatened Massacre Charged with Throwing Feces at Deputy

An altercation broke out between him and a deputy.

Oswego Officials Join Effort to Fill Vacant Dominick's Stores

The blocks of dark shops are causing local economies to suffer.

Geneva Holiday House Tour Tickets Available

Geneva’s Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour is scheduled for December, along with Santa hours, carriage rides and more.

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