Maple Park
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Elation, dismay from suburban leaders over state Supreme Court's landmark bail rulingJul 18, 2023 1:00 am - The Illinois Supreme Court's landmark decision Tuesday upholding the constitutionality of cashless bail sparked elation from some suburban leaders and dismay among other...
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Problematic phone software causing surge in fake 911 calls in Kane CountyJul 17, 2023 1:00 am - Bumpy travels and a recent Android phone software update continue to ignite an onslaught of bogus 911 calls to Kane County and other emergency departments. Users can sol...
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Kane County's annual Recycling Extravaganza returns July 22Jul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Kane County's Recycling Program will be hosting its annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S Randall Road in St. Charles. Note: ...
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There's so much to do at Sugar Grove Corn BoilJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Sweet corn is one of the main attractions at the Sugar Grove Corn Boil festival, which returns this week. It is presented by an all-volunteer committee. Festival hours a...
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Cat, dogs find new homes at Aurora free adoption eventJul 16, 2023 11:00 pm - Nearly two dozen cats and dogs in Aurora found their forever homes last weekend. The Aurora Animal Care and Control hosted the "Christmas in July" free adoption day on S...
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'Hit me with your best shot': Demolition derby ends Kane County Fair with a bangJul 16, 2023 1:00 am - The Kane County Fair ended with a bang Sunday, as five days of animal exhibits, carnival rides, live music and family fun came to a crashing conclusion. Just as intended...
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The inspiration behind artwork at St. Charles Park District's Sculpture in the Park exhibitJul 14, 2023 6:00 am - To fully understand what artists have in mind when creating sculptures, you simply have to ask them. Otherwise, many sculptures can be too abstract to grasp. Such a reac...
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There's been a sharp decline in on-duty police officer deaths this year. Here's why.Jul 14, 2023 5:00 am - There's good news in a national midyear report on job-related deaths of law enforcement officers: So far, there have been far fewer than in 2022. That's largely due to a...
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Aurora's 'Andy Warhol' Studio 54 summerlong celebration brings increase in tourismJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - It was another party with a purpose in Aurora as the state's second-largest city continued its summer-long celebration centered on the pop art icon Andy Warhol. The mont...
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Retired educator Jim Varney chosen as new trustee for Aurora Historical SocietyJul 13, 2023 11:00 pm - Dr. Jim Varney, Ed.D., has been elected to the board of trustees of the Aurora Historical Society. Varney is a retired educator who spent nearly five decades working wit...