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St. Charles Teen Dies After Falling Off Vehicle in Marmion Academy Parking Lot

  • The driver of the vehicle, a North Aurora teen, has been cited for reckless driving.

Yorkville Man Gets 7 Years for Multiple Cocaine Offenses

  • The 31 year old was out on bond for one offense when he committed the other.

Dennis Hastert to Report to Prison June 22

  • It is unknown where the former U.S. speaker of the house will be held.

Metra to Resume Planning Work on BNSF Extension

  • The proposal would extend the railway past Aurora toward Montgomery, Oswego, Yorkville, and possibly Plano and Sandwich.

Fugitive Waits at Gas Station for Police to Arrest Him

  • The 48-year-old Oswego man had outstanding warrants and called police to turn himself in.

Dog 'Terminated' After Biting Family Member: Cops

  • The family member was taken to the hospital for her injuries.

District 308 Approves 'Historic' Diversity Plan

  • Board President Matthew Bauman said the plan helps to create and maintain a culturally inclusive climate in a rapidly growing district.

Man Had Gun Pointed at Him in Meijer Parking Lot: Police

  • The incident is still under investigation.

Aurora Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly at Home

  • James Kenneth Podbregar had been with the department for 18 years.

Aurora Teen Beaten at Bus Stop Over Drug Debt: Police

  • Three are accused of attacking the 18-year-old West Aurora High School student Monday evening.

Pedestrian Hit by Freight Train Causes Metra Stop in Naperville

  • The train is now running, but some residual delays may occur.

Kane Co. Worker Struck by Truck, Killed While Filling Pothole

  • Steven W. Chidester of Cortland died at the scene of the crash Thursday morning in rural Kane County.

Some Parkings Fines Will Increase in Geneva

  • Parking fines will increase in prohibited area or for those who park improperly.

Geneva School Board Recognizes Nominees for Kane Co. Educator of the Year Awards

  • There were two teachers from Geneva School District 304 nominated for Kane County Educator of the Year awards.

Campton Hills Man Convicted in Attack at Delnor Hospital

  • The attack lead to the hospital being placed on lockdown on Jan. 27, 2015.

Geneva City Council Swears In New Police Chief

  • Eric Passarelli was sworn as the new police chief in Geneva during a city council meeing last week.

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