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Masks will not be mandatory for students in School District 308 classes

July 16, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

Masks will not be mandatory for students in Oswego-based School District 308 when in-person learning resumes in August. "My recommendation to the Board of Education is that the district not...

West Aurora School District studying new COVID-19 guidelines for start of school year

July 14, 2021 at 2:01 p.m.

West Aurora School District 129 Superintendent Jeff Craig said the district is studying new guidelines from the state concerning COVID-19 protocols for the beginning of the new school year next...

Oswego OKs $1.8 million for road projects

July 12, 2021 at 9:54 a.m.

The Oswego Village Board recently approved a $1.88 million contract to resurface some of the village's most "worn" streets. About 12 lane-miles of roads and alleys will be resurfaced as...

Michael Hollis was one of the volunteers carrying the American flag that stretched the width of the street. "It's fantastic to be outside with a lot of people celebrating our nation's Independence Day. It's definitely going to be a memorable Fourth of July," Hollis said.

Aurora July 4th parade celebrates health care workers

July 4, 2021 at 4:39 p.m.

Aurora celebrated America's 245th birthday with a salute to health care workers as grand marshals during the first Independence Day celebration since the pandemic. Christina Meeks, an intensive care unit...

People gather at RiverEdge Park in Aurora Friday evening for a fireworks show to celebrate Fourth of July weekend. City officials estimate about 20,000 came to downtown Aurora to view the fireworks.

Aurora fireworks show ‘special’ this year as city celebrates Fourth of July weekend

July 3, 2021 at 1:46 p.m.

A fireworks display was a proper start to the Fourth of July weekend for thousands of people gathered in RiverEdge Park Friday night in Aurora, many of whom were looking...

East Aurora School District appoints three new administrators

July 2, 2021 at 11:38 a.m.

Three new administrators have been appointed in East Aurora School District. The new appointments are Brad Wieher as the new executive director of curriculum and instruction, Katherine Lippoldt as the new...

Schools press for state guidance on health guidelines as preparations underway for new school year

June 30, 2021 at 6:44 a.m.

Some Fox Valley school officials are urging the Illinois State Board of Education to release revised public health guidelines so that final plans can be made for the upcoming school...

Geneva’s Swedish Days setting for murder mystery book

June 25, 2021 at 12:43 p.m.

Swedish Days - Geneva's hometown festival that ends on Sunday - is not only an annual tradition in the city but also the setting for a murder mystery book. "The...

Oswego OKs concept plans for development to include 149 houses, 336 apartments

June 21, 2021 at 9:28 a.m.

The Oswego Village Board has approved concept plans for Hudson Pointe, an 80-acre mixed-used residential development planned for the southwest corner of Wolf's Crossing Road and Route 30 just outside...

Corlan Isaac, 2, waves a flag during the Flag Day celebration in Batavia Monday evening.

Batavia celebrates its special bond with Flag Day

June 15, 2021 at 12:29 p.m.

Hundreds of people gathered around the Peg Bond Performing Arts Pavilion along the Batavia Riverwalk Monday evening to honor Flag Day and celebrate the town's connection to the holiday. The...

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