Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Police Reveal Number Of Citations Issued During Month-Long Campaign
Plainfield police participated in a month-long enforcement campaign in April, Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
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Plainfield|News|
Inaugural Drauden Point Middle School Event Aims To Promote Inclusion
The Friendship Walk, modeled after the Best Buddies Walk in Chicago, is meant to provide support for neurodivergent students.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Artists Invited To Apply For 2 Public Art Projects In Batavia
One opportunity is the America 250 Mural Project, a large-scale installation planned for the exterior of Batavia City Hall.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Man Found Dead In Batavia Apartment ID'd: Reports
The man, 29, died of a gunshot wound after an April 25 incident, according to reports.
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Montgomery, IL|News|
Roof Of Montgomery Walmart Catches Fire: FD
Two people were injured, including one who was hospitalized for an "unrelated injury," officials said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Route 59, Ogden Avenue Blocked Off After Crash: ADP
The intersection is blocked while Aurora police investigate the crash.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Bike Rodeo To Feature Helmet Fittings, Bike Repairs, Riding Course
Geneva's Bike and Pedestrian Committee is hosting the free bike rodeo at Wheeler Park.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Baby's Death Being Investigated As Homicide: Medical Examiner
No criminal charges have been filed yet, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva D308 Hires New Director Of Learning And Teaching
She has experience working with students on all levels, from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, district officials said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Gas Prices Among Worst In Country: Here's How Much They've Gone Up This Week
Gas prices are the highest they've been in four years, and Illinois prices are among the worst in the country, according to AAA.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Geneva Police Will Take To Dunkin' Roof In Fundraising Effort
The cops on the rooftop will be raising money for Special Olympics Illinois.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Wine On The Fox To Produce Traffic Delays In Downtown Oswego: Police
The 20th anniversary of the wine festival is just days away.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Art Teacher Wins National Leadership Award
The art instructor at Grace McWayne Elementary School was one of 10 winners nationwide who received this year's award.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Batavia Depot Museum Curator Named Museum Professional Of The Year
Jessica Meis earned two major awards from the Illinois Association of Museums.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Motorcycle Stolen At Gunpoint In Facebook Marketplace Sale: Batavia Police
Three men armed with a handgun stole the yellow Kawasaki motorcycle during an arranged Marketplace pickup, Batavia police said.
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Aurora, IL|News|
Aurora Grassroots Art Festival Plans Final Event
"It feels like the time is right for something else to grow in its place," the event director said of Alley Art Festival.
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Batavia, IL|News|
Prescription Drug Collection Planned This Spring In Batavia
The Batavia Police Department is participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-coordinated National Take-Back Day.
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Plainfield|News|
Plainfield Woman, 24, Sexually Assaulted Minor: Yorkville PD
The sexual conduct occurred between January and March 2024, Yorkville police said.
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Geneva, IL|News|
Prescription Drug Collection Planned This Spring In Geneva
The Geneva Police Department is participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency-coordinated National Take-Back Day.
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Oswego, IL|News|
Oswego Board Unanimously Vetoes Self-Storage Facility Off Orchard Road
The Board spoke in favor of the project, just not at the proposed location off Orchard Road.
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