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A mobilization ceremony was held July 27, 2019 at Elgin Community College for 64 Illinois Army National Guard soldiers who will soon deploy to Afghanistan in support of "Operation Freedom's Sentinel."

Family and friends hug area National Guard soldiers deploying to Afghanistan, some for the first time: ‘I am praying for the best’

July 28, 2019 at 11:35 a.m.

A mobilization ceremony was held at Elgin Community College Saturday for 64 area Illinois Army National Guard soldiers who will deploy sometime this weekend to Afghanistan on a 10-month tour...

Mourners gathered and a makeshift shrine was set up July 27, 2019 in the 400 block of East Benton Street in Aurora in memory of Maritza Cazares. The 19-year-old Cazares was shot to death July 26 in the 400 block of East Benton Street.

19-year-old woman called a ‘beautiful person’ shot to death in Aurora. Police say she was not the intended target.

July 29, 2019 at 8:50 a.m.

The 19-year-old woman shot to death Friday night on Aurora's east side has been identified as Maritza Cazares — and she was not the intended target, Aurora police announced in...

Geneva training event to focus on active shooter situations

July 25, 2019 at 11:28 a.m.

Geneva police and surrounding area first responders will conduct an active shooter training session next week in the city. The training exercise will be held from 7 a.m. to 5...

The old Kendall County jail building in Yorkville was built in 1893.

Talks continue on plan for old Kendall County jail in Yorkville

July 24, 2019 at 5:27 p.m.

Yorkville continues to talk with a developer on the possible redevelopment of the old Kendall County jail in the city. The city received two responses in March to its request...

Mayor announces his choice to become new Yorkville police chief

July 23, 2019 at 4:49 p.m.

Yorkville Mayor John Purcell is recommending one of the top members of the Oswego Police Department as the next chief of the Yorkville police. The Yorkville City Council will discuss...

Former West Aurora School Board member Neal Ormond is looking forward to the opening of the new Weisner Family Center for Career Development.

West Aurora School District prepares to open new 18,000-square-foot career development center

July 23, 2019 at 7:54 a.m.

After years of research and planning, West Aurora School District is set to open the Weisner Family Center for Career Development next month. West Aurora has been working for the...

Fugitive alleged child sex offender from Massachusetts captured in Aurora

July 20, 2019 at 5:48 p.m.

Fugitive Zion Vazquez, who was on the Massachusetts Most Wanted List, was arrested Friday in Aurora, Massachusetts and Aurora law enforcement officials said. "He was wanted as a suspect in...

13-year old Keira King cools Wrangler Friday at the Kane County Fair, a 5-day event that will likely be remembered as one of the hottest in recent years.

Families Keeping Kids, Horses Cool At Kane County Fair

July 20, 2019 at 5:33 p.m.

For some, a day at the Kane County Fair is a time to be with family, ride the Ferris wheel and attend the variety of live attractions. For others, it's...

Batavia Democrat announces bid for Kane County Board chairman

July 19, 2019 at 12:20 p.m.

Batavia Democrat Corinne Pierog announced her candidacy for Kane County Board chairman Thursday on the steps of the Old Kane County Courthouse in Geneva. It's time for Democrats to take...

In this image provided by NASA, astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses for a photograph next to the U.S. flag on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

Fifty years later, Aurora area residents ‘still in awe’ of first landing on the moon

July 18, 2019 at 4:28 p.m.

Fox Valley residents have vivid memories of where they were on the day of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. "It brings back such wonderful memories," said...

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