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Outgoing School District 308 board member says he needs ‘to recharge’

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Jared Ploger acknowledges his departure from the Oswego-based School District 308 school board comes at a difficult time — in the midst of budget cuts and a referendum on the...

Members of the audience listen at the Yorkville City Council meeting this week about two proposals for the old Kendall County Jail in the city.

Yorkville gets two proposals to save old Kendall County Jail

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Yorkville has received two proposals from a developer and a nonprofit group to renovate and repurpose the old Kendall County Jail in the city. In November, the city sent out...

The spring election in the Fox Valley is set for April 2.

Geneva City Council candidates in 2nd Ward talk taxes

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

In the Geneva City Council race in the 2nd Ward, incumbent Michael Clements is being challenged by Tad Hemming. The election is set for April 2. “Working to relieve the...

A resident casts an early ballot during the 2018 fall election at the Kane County Clerk's Office in Geneva. This spring's election is scheduled for April 2.

Campaign in Geneva 5th Ward features incumbent versus former alderman

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Incumbent Craig Maladra is being challenged by former alderman Tom Simonian in the 5th Ward race for Geneva City Council in the April 2 election. “I would like to continue...

Voters line up to vote at the Kane County Clerk's office in Geneva in 2016. This spring's election is set for April 2.

Two running for 4th Ward seat on Geneva City Council

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Gabriel Kaven and Paula Merrington are running for the Geneva City Council seat from the 4th Ward in the April 2 election. Current 4th Ward Ald. James Radecki decided not...

From left, School District 308 board candidates Lauri Doyle, Wayne Harshberger, Ruth Kroner and Lauri Phillips square off at a forum hosted by the Oswego Education Association. Candidate Alison Swanson was unable to make the forum.

School District 308 candidates discuss tax hike referendum, budget deficits

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Candidates for the Oswego-based School District 308 School Board discussed budget deficits, the tax hike referendum and administrative staffing at a recent forum hosted by the union representing teachers. Five...

The fate of the old Kendall County Jail is among the topics discussed by candidates for the Yorkville City Council from the 3rd Ward.

Three running for 3rd Ward seat on Yorkville City Council

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Ald. Chris Funkhouser has two challengers in his bid for a third term on the Yorkville City Council from the 3rd Ward in the April 2 election. Funkhouser is being...

West Aurora School Board candidates answer questions at a recent forum in Aurora.

Eight vie for four seats on West Aurora school board

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Eight candidates are vying for four open seats on the West Aurora School District 129 school board in the April 2 election. The three incumbents seeking re-election are board President...

Kane County State's Attorney Joseph McMahon shares his concerns about legalizing marijuana during a forum in Aurora Saturday. Also on the panel were, from left, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego; state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora; and state Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago.

Aurora-area officials discuss legalization of recreational marijuana at forum

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

The move to legalize recreational marijuana in Illinois took center stage during a town hall forum in Aurora Saturday. The panel discussion was led by state Sen. Heather Steans, D-Chicago,...

The historic Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles reopened Friday, a day after it had to close due to building code violations.

Arcada Theatre in St. Charles open again for business after it was closed due to building code violations

May 22, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

The historic Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles reopened Friday, a day after it was ordered to close for building code violations. Friday night's performance by the band Last In...

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