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Harold Warren a pillar of St. Charles

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 21:00

If it was a school, church or business, Harold Warren could build it. If it was a service club targeting the prevention of child abuse or promoting patriotism, Harold Warren could build it.

Officials: No money for railroad quiet zone study

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 16:51

They just don't have the money. That's what Montgomery Village Board members told a village resident Monday evening who asked the board to establish a railroad quiet zone along the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railway's main line tracks between Webster and Case streets just west of the village's downtown.

Gilberts murder trial delayed until next year

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 12:49

A Kane County judge has agreed to delay the murder trial of a Gilberts man charged with killing his girlfriend and setting her townhouse on fire more than three years ago.

Truck delivers welcome food to thankful seniors

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 08:45

Seniors at the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois apartments were feeling some relief, knowing a mobile pantry would soon arrive to help them fill their refrigerators with fresh meat, fish, packaged salad, deli meats, cheese and bread.

Even when it's not an emergency, we all can have a positive influence

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 04:35

Column: I know that Aurora police officers provide excellent service to the citizens of Aurora on a daily basis.

'Yes' to pizza cravings just got easier

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:11

Pizza Express No. 2 is now serving up $5 pizzas on the fly. Tax is even included.

Auroran sinks lucky shot, wins $17K

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 20:01

Blaine Schepp never imagined sinking a three-quarters court shot, let alone making it with thousands of dollars on the line.

Old Masonic Temple has new owner; price was $10

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 15:51

The old Masonic Temple at 104 S. Lincoln Ave. has a new owner, according to Kane County records.

Valley briefs: Troop 3 in Aurora slates dinner

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 11:37

Aurora's Boy Scout Troop 3 is planning a centennial dinner and program at New England Congregational Church on Sept.

Before the tornado, it was a storm in Aurora

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 07:37

Before it became the tornado that killed 29 people in Plainfield, it was a nasty storm that passed through the Aurora area.

Before the tornado, it was a storm in Aurora

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 07:37

Here is the forecast from 20 years ago, on the day that produced a tornado that would kill 29 people, injure more than 300, destroy hundreds of homes and cause millions of dollars in damage: Hot, humid, scattered storms mainly late.

Otto: Get a glimpse of our entertaining visitors

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 18:23

The neighbor's kids were out the other day, chattering excitedly as they soaked up some summer sun.

U.S. Nationals leader rebounds from penalty

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 14:09

After a costly mistake, the defending champion was back in the lead Friday preparing for the last flight this morning at the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championship.

WCC puts Aurora campus up for sale

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 09:59

Move made in anticipation of new campus opening Aurora - With the start of classes in Waubonsee Community College's new downtown Aurora Campus just a year away, the college announced that its current campus, located at 5 E. Galena Boulevard, is now for sale.

Plano woman charged in robbery

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 05:50

Jennifer Holich, 22, 100 block of North Kidder Street, Plano, was charged with felony armed robbery after she used a knife to take $24 from a person at 2:09 p.m. Thursday near South and Ben streets, Plano police said.

Coop scoop: Raising chickens in the suburbs

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 01:40

As soon as the barn door opens, a flock of clucking chickens and ducks make a run for the backyard's sunlight, fresh grass and pool of cool water.

Valley briefs: Amvets Cruise Night in Aurora

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 21:30

Aurora Amvets Post No. 103 holds its annual Cruise Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at its facility at 1194 Jericho Road.

Driver's family begs for mercy in fatal Oswego crash

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 17:21

Sandra Vasquez, center, and parents Jesus and Monica Vasquez walk into the Kendall County courthouse in Yorkville during the Aurora woman's June 2010 trial.

Aurora may take mulligan on plan to sell golf course

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 13:06

It isn't just homeowners who have gotten surprisingly disappointing appraisals of their property.

Five things to know

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:57

Alley Festival: This new event is going to take over the Water Street Mall for one day of fun and artsy festivities in downtown Aurora.

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