Kane County
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Former Aurora man convicted of 2011 attempted murderFeb 05, 2016 12:00 am - A former Aurora man faces 10 to 30 years in prison after his conviction of attempted murder during a 2011 crime spree. A Kane County jury deliberated about two hours lat...
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Fermilab artist-in-residence to create science-inspired worksFeb 04, 2016 9:00 am - The important science that happens every day at Fermilab in Batavia is not always the easiest to grasp. Accomplished scientists study the nature of particles that make u...
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4 charged in Wasco burglaries, vandalismFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - Arrest warrants have been issued for four people in the December burglary and vandalism of Wasco Elementary School and Wasco Nursery and Garden Center in Campton Hills. ...
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Maple Park picks new police chief to take over in MayFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - Maple Park trustees chose one of their own, Sgt. Tony Ayala, to take over when police Chief Mike Acosta retires in May. Ayala, 54, has worked for Maple Park for 2½ years...
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Fox River & Countryside fire OKs some part-timers to save moneyFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District trustees Thursday night voted in a partial, part-time staffing model for fire and ambulance service. The staffing change app...
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Discrimination lawsuit threatened if Kane County rejects drug treatment centerFeb 03, 2016 4:30 am - The specter of a possible housing discrimination lawsuit became the focus of closing testimony during a zoning hearing for a pending inpatient drug and alcohol treatment...
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3 fighting heroin arrest on I-90 near HuntleyFeb 03, 2016 12:00 am - Three Minnesota residents accused of transporting nearly a pound heroin are fighting their November 2015 arrest on Interstate 90 near Huntley, saying a Kane County sheri...
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Why Kane County wants to get into the loan businessFeb 03, 2016 12:00 am - Move over, banks - Kane County wants to be the go-to source for local taxing bodies seeking short-term loans. County officials gave preliminary approval for a $400,000 ...
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West Dundee officials: Electronics recycling program 'at an impasse'Feb 02, 2016 12:00 am - Citing an anticipated increase in materials, manpower and cost, West Dundee officials are considering alternatives to Kane County's electronics recycling program. Previo...
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Reenactors have a ball - literally - at Military History Fest in St. CharlesFeb 01, 2016 10:00 pm - This weekend, at Pheasant Run in St. Charles, Military History Fest will be a bonanza for re-enactors, costumers, and history buffs. Visitors will be able to see a numbe...