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In wake of George Floyd’s death, Aurora mentoring group members say education, accountability keys to change

June 1, 2020 at 10:04 a.m.

A mentoring group of young men from Aurora was finishing an online discussion about the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis when the news hit Sunday evening that the city...

Oswego looks at offering $20 credit on water bills

May 29, 2020 at 9:09 p.m.

The Oswego Village Board is looking at a plan for a $20 credit on water utility bills to help residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Trustee James Marter suggested...

Teen plans First Responder Memorial in Oswego

May 26, 2020 at 10:33 a.m.

Boy Scout Logan Goodbred recently unveiled plans for a First Responder Memorial to be built at the Oswego Public Safety campus. "I really wanted to do something to express how...

Groups stand apart for social distancing during the Oswego Memorial Day ceremony Monday at Oswego Township Cemetery.

Pandemic creates Memorial Day in Oswego ‘we won’t forget’

May 25, 2020 at 2:47 p.m.

A mournful bugle call echoed through Oswego Township Cemetery Monday for a Memorial Day observance different from all past years due to the coronavirus pandemic. "It's a sad day for...

Oswego, Yorkville looking to help restaurants reopen for outdoor dining

May 25, 2020 at 8:17 a.m.

Oswego and Yorkville are working to help restaurants and bars to reopen later this week for outdoor dining. The mayors of the two communities reacted swiftly to support local businesses...

Oswego looks at water rate change due to pandemic

May 22, 2020 at 7:59 p.m.

Oswego trustees Tuesday night will discuss the feasibility of a second change in water rates to help out residents and businesses during the pandemic. The Oswego Village Board last September...

Yorkville asks governor to ease restrictions on businesses

May 20, 2020 at 9:44 a.m.

The Yorkville City Council Tuesday authorized sending a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker requesting he reconsider his Reopen Illinois Plan and ease restrictions on small businesses impacted by the coronavirus...

A patron uses a video gambling terminal at a Stella's Place gambling cafe in Elmwood Park. Oswego recently approved video gambling at gas stations and convenience stores in the village.

Oswego OKs video gambling at gas stations, convenience stores

May 19, 2020 at 12:29 p.m.

The Oswego Village Board has approved an ordinance creating a new liquor license classification to allow video gambling and on-premise consumption of alcohol at gas stations and convenience stores in...

Oswego businesses impacted by pandemic can apply for grant funds

May 19, 2020 at 10:05 a.m.

Oswego businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can apply for state grant money through the village. Village officials recently announced applications are available for Oswego businesses for Illinois Downstate Small...

The Geneva Park District put up barricades on a trail along the Fox River Sunday due to flooding caused by storms over the weekend.

Aurora area deals with ‘minor flooding’

May 18, 2020 at 4:57 p.m.

The Aurora area has been dealing with some flooding issues due to heavy rains on Sunday, but nothing as bad as reported in other parts of the Chicago area, officials...

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