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Naperville leaders partner with woman’s club to ‘Drop Everything and Read’Apr 15, 2025 2:50 pm - On April 12, the Naperville Woman’s Club’s encouraged everyone to “Drop Everything & Read.” This date was chosen as it’s also the birthday of the beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary.
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No injuries in Aurora warehouse fire after propane tank explodesApr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - No one was injured Monday during fire at a commercial warehouse in Aurora that started when a propane-powered forklift caught fire, causing the attached tank to explode.
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A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights
Apr 15, 2025 2:32 pm - NEW YORK — A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night. The sun earlier this week bu...
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Four men charged with stealing from three Home DepotsApr 15, 2025 2:25 pm - Four men have been charged with stealing items from three Home Depot stores in Carol Stream, Woodridge and Downers Grove.
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Storms could bring more tornadoes, flooding to central U.S.
Apr 15, 2025 2:09 pm - A multiday stretch of severe weather — including the potential for tornadoes and locally significant flooding — is expected over the central United States ahead of the we...
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AAUW honors local student authorsApr 15, 2025 1:55 pm - The Batavia-Geneva-St. Charles AAUW branch proudly continues its tradition of encouraging and honoring aspiring young writers through its Creative Writing Contest. This ...
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Divided Geneva panel recommends ban on liquor license holders serving in elected office
Apr 15, 2025 12:18 pm - Geneva is poised to make a liquor license holder ineligible to serve in public office, a redo of previous votes in 2012 and 2016.
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Kane Undersheriff Amy Johnson announces run for sheriff in 2026
Apr 15, 2025 11:43 am - Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson has announced she will seek the Democratic nomination next April to run for sheriff in the November 2026 midterm election.
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Mundelein water bills going upApr 15, 2025 10:40 am - Mundelein residents soon will pay more for water and sewer service.
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State worker pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief loan fraudApr 15, 2025 10:39 am - A Woodridge woman who worked for the state has pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining pandemic relief loans from the federal government.