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Your week in headlines:

Former Elgin Police Officer Sentenced for Stealing from Explorer Program

  • James E. Rog entered a guilty plea to theft Thursday.

North Central College Revokes Dennis Hastert's Honorary Degree

  • Hastert's pension is also in danger.

Kane County Suspends Free Electronics Recycling Events

  • After an influx of TVs were dropped off at events in April and May, the county has decided to suspend the free program.

Making Cents: Reduced Sales Tax Hits DuPage County

  • St. Charles shoppers may not notice the tax drop on their bottom line Wednesday, but officials say it'll save $36 million a year.

Rabies-Infected Bat Found in Aurora Home

  • The bat was captured before it could bite any person or pet.

Man, 21, Arrested for 'Grooming' Aurora Girl, 11, He Met on Facebook: Police

  • The 21-year Melrose Park man is in custody after exchanging messages that included sexual advances directed at a middle schooler.

Police Investigate Shooting on Route 30 in Unincorporated Aurora

  • Authorities are searching for the suspect who opened fire on a vehicle while traveling west on Route 30 early Saturday.

Oswego's Movies in the Park Begins June 8

  • The summer-long event kicks off with a screening of "Inside Out."

Alleged Thief Crashes into Light Pole After Police Pursuit

  • The occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, but the driver was arrested a short time later

Oswego Country Market Returns June 5

  • The market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays until Sept. 25.

Firefighter Receives Minor Injury Fighting Aurora Building Fire

  • The fire was unintentionally caused by trespassers who were using the building as a place to sleep.

Health Officials Offer Tips To Help Prevent Spread Of West Nile Virus

  • Stay safe this summer.

Will District 304 Schools Open in Fall Without State Funding?

  • Superintendent Kent Mutchler said Geneva schools would open even if the state does not approve an education budget.

Vehicles, Garage Destroyed in Boulder Hill Fire

  • No injuries were reported.

Summer Events Planned at Kendall County Fairgrounds

  • The fair will be held Aug. 4-7.

Cigarette Thief Strikes Twice at Yorkville Walgreens

  • If you know who this person is, contact the Kendall County Crime Stoppers.

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