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South Elgin will hold its annual "An Almost Winter Day" from 3 to 5 p.m. today at SEBA Park at South Water Street and West Middle Street.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 12:02 AM

Batavia cuts prices for park programs

A "Recession Relief" program of free and reduce-price programs for the Batavia Park District appears to have been successful in increasing participation.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 3:57 PM

Long-awaited Eola Road/I-88 interchange opens

The decade-long wait is over for motorists wanting an Eola Road interchange at I-88 in Aurora. Aurora, Naperville, DuPage County and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority officials Friday morning celebrated the completion of the once-stalled project.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 5:52 PM

Naperville removes belongings of longtime 'protester'

Naperville police removed Scott Huber's belongings from a downtown parking garage Thursday night. On Friday morning, Huber was at the police station to retrieve them, still vowing to fight a new city ordinance designed, at least in part, to keep him from living on the streets.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 4:34 PM

Trio charged in Kane County jail fight

Three inmates at the Kane County jail in St. Charles face fresh felony charges after attacking a fourth inmate, police said Friday.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 3:52 PM

Lutheran high school coming to St. Charles

At a time when many faith-based schools are struggling to stay open, St. Charles may become the host city for a new Lutheran high school.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 4:55 PM

Tri-Cities police blotter

A burglar broke a window and stole a Garmin GPS device out of a car between noon and 8 p.m. Monday in a parking lot in the 900 block of South Randall Road, police said.

Full Story published 11/21/2009 12:02 AM

Naperville school expected to reopen Monday after fire

Naperville's Scott Elementary School is expected to reopen Monday after cleaning crews complete their work in the wake of a fire Friday morning that damaged part of the building.

Full Story updated 11/20/2009 4:52 PM

Naperville considering property tax increase

Naperville is proposing a 2-cent increase in its property tax rate, but city council members say it's unlikely to become a reality.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 2:45 PM

Aurora lays off eight more city employees

Eight more city employees were laid off Friday in Aurora as officials continue trying to offset major revenue declines and balance their proposed 2010 budget.

Full Story published 11/20/2009 4:16 PM

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