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Trump tariffs could have big impact on Naperville’s $1.2 billion auto sales industry, chamber exec says

May 16, 2019 at 6:35 a.m.

A Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce official criticized President Donald Trump's global trade strategy to impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, saying the “escalating trade war” could seriously hurt...

Yorkville looking to move slowly on proposal to add 150 acres to city

May 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Yorkville Mayor Gary Golinski and the City Council intend to take a “slow walk” approach on a proposal to annex 150 acres of contiguous unincorporated properties into the city. Residents...

The Yorkville City Council voted Tuesday to table a demolition decision on the old Kendall County Jail until Oct. 9.

Yorkville delays demolition funding for old Kendall County Jail, giving preservationists hope

May 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

The Yorkville City Council Tuesday night tabled a decision to demolish the old Kendall County Jail, sparking renewed energy in those trying to save the 1893 building at 111 W....

Oswego, along with Yorkville and Montgomery, is looking at the Fox River as a potential source for drinking water.

Oswego looks at options for operating water treatment plant

May 22, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

If Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery decide to build a joint water treatment plant, a governing board would be needed to oversee the operation, Oswego officials said. Although no decisions have...

Nineteen-year-old Elana Halverson of DeKalb participated in her final livestock auction at the Kane County Fair.

Kane County Fair a family affair for some, a tradition for others

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

The stands had a lively crowd of bidders Sunday for the Kane County Fair's 4-H Foundation Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction in St. Charles. The auction was the culmination of hard...

About 30 people gathered around the flag pole Saturday in front of City Hall for a Puerto Rican flag-raising ceremony.

Aurora’s Puerto Rican heritage festival will return after absence last year

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Aurora officials participated in a flag raising ceremony Saturday to mark the return of the local Puerto Rican Heritage Week festival, which was canceled last year. The Aurora Puerto Rican...

Kane County corrections officer charged with sexually assaulting inmate

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

A Kane County corrections officer was accused of sexually assaulting an inmate, officials said. John H. Johnson, 52, of Elgin, was charged with sexual assault, custodial sexual misconduct and official...

The Old Kendall County Jail at 111 W. Madison St. in downtown Yorkville.

Advocates to make one last pitch to save 1890s-era Old Kendall County Jail

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Preservation advocates are set to make one last pitch to save the Old Kendall County Jail in Yorkville from demolition. Members of the newly-formed Yorkville Historic Preservation Association are hoping...

Oswego is pushing to get Metra commuter rail service extended to Kendall County.

Oswego keeps up push for Metra service to Kendall County

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Oswego is encouraging regional planners to make Metra commuter rail service in Kendall County a high priority in their future plans. “Bringing Metra service to Kendall County would be a...

Sales tax to benefit District 308 schools may go on Kendall County ballot

May 22, 2019 at 3:59 p.m.

Oswego-based School District 308 is poised to place a Kendall County-wide school facilities sales tax referendum on the Nov. 6 ballot. The state authorizes school boards representing 51 percent of...

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