Batavia
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Constable: Blizzard? Prairie fires once were 'demons' in what's now the suburbsJan 22, 2022 12:00 am - We suburbanites complain about the cold and snow. We're a few months away from griping about the heat and humidity. We dread droughts, fear floods, carp about coyotes, a...
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Des Plaines man charged with sexual assault in HampshireJan 22, 2022 12:00 am - A Des Plaines man is charged with several felony counts of sexual assault and abuse that occurred Jan. 8 in Hampshire. Bertin Alanis Garcia, 55, faces four felony counts...
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It's hard to talk to a Hollywood star when you don't realize he was one of your heroesJan 21, 2022 5:00 am - Throughout my career, I've interviewed or at least spoken to several people who have been in the national spotlight. Marquette basketball coach Al McGuire; former Bulls ...
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Kane County property transfers for Oct. 22 to Nov. 12Jan 21, 2022 12:00 am - Algonquin $460,000; 1601 Creeks Crossing Drive, Algonquin; Sold on Nov. 12, 2021, by Sivashankar Munthi to Corey L Blackburn $330,000; 12 Winding Canyon Court, Algonquin...
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Batavia wins thriller over Wheaton NorthJan 21, 2022 12:00 am - Batavia coach Kevin Jensen's voice was emphatic and strong regarding senior Claire Nazos' performance in the clutch. With 30 seconds remaining in Batavia's 55-50 victory...
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Kane County woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty over dogs' starvation, deathsJan 20, 2022 12:00 am - A woman accused of maltreating 14 dogs, three of which died, pleaded guilty Thursday to misdemeanor animal cruelty. Emily Chesterfield, who lived near South Elgin and no...
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Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby races in Batavia this weekendJan 20, 2022 12:00 am - The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby is hosting official Indoor All American Soap Box Derby races for boys and girls, ages 7 to 20 beginning this weekend in Batavia. The ...
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GOP candidate from Naperville drops out of 11th Congressional District raceJan 20, 2022 12:00 am - A Republican candidate has dropped out of the race for the 11th Congressional District seat now held by Democrat Bill Foster of Naperville. In a statement issued Thursda...
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Fox Valley Orchestra to perform 'Soulful Expressions'Jan 20, 2022 12:00 am - The Fox Valley Orchestra, with music director Stephen Squires, continues its 2021-22 season with "Soulful Expressions" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, at the Batavia Fine Art...
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Deadline nears for Community Support Grants in Kane CountyJan 19, 2022 10:00 pm - The application process for $4 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan to assist mental health organizations, homeless shelters and food pantries in Kane Cou...