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Year in Review: Yorkville 2015 Headlines

Revisit some of the year's top stories.

YORKVILLE, IL — As 2015 ends, take a look back at the year’s stories. Some of them will inspire, others will make you tear up.


What 2015 stories were most memorable to you?

Dennis Hastert Indicted in ‘Hush Money’ Case

The ex-U.S. House speaker was accused of lying to the FBI and skirting bank rules to get his hands on $1.7 million to pay off a Yorkville resident.

Yorkville High Product Makes Amazing Catch in College

He reportedly made the catch of his life!

Child Porn Found in Yorkville Man’s Home

The man received several charges for possession of child porn.

City Policy Shuts Down Yorkville Tattoo Parlor Days After Opening

Matt Faxon was told he had to close because of a policy stating the shop can’t be within 700 feet of residences.

Yorkville Businesses Fail Tobacco Compliance Checks

Youths were able to get their hands on tobacco because some clerks didn’t check IDs.

Yorkville Principal Kiesewetter Accepts Minooka HS Job

The appointment took effect June 1.

Yorkville Student to Compete on National Rodeo Team

Around 1,000 contestants competed for more than $100,000 in college scholarships.

Yorkville Spirit All-Cheer Teams Sweep Competition at Cheerleading Event

The Yorkville All-Star teams came through in the clutch and three teams, Passion, Inspire and Envy, came away with the highly sought after Grand Champion award.

Yorkville Boy Wins Gold in Kickboxing Championship

But he didn’t just win. He won big, taking home seven gold medals.

Choking Man Saved by Yorkville Student

The Eagle Scout knew exactly what to do when it became clear a man was choking and needed help.

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