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1-year motorcycle ban for St. Charles man in 143 mph chase posted on YouTube
By Harry Hitzeman
Jun 22, 2018 9:05 PM - A 24-year-old man who was arrested after posting a YouTube video of him going 143 mph on his motorcycle while evading St. Charles police pleaded guilty Friday to a reduced charge and was sentenced to a form of probation and banned from riding for a year.
Jump start patriotic celebrations with Wheaton Municipal Band
Submitted by Gail Sonkin
Jun 22, 2018 6:00 PM - The Wheaton Municipal Band Concert will celebrate Americana music Thursday, June 28. It features the premiere of Onsby Rose's work "Heroes," celebrating the Marines, Air Force, the NASA Space program and the Army and Air National Guard.
Northwestern Medicine neurosurgeon describes medical mission to India as transformative
Submitted by Northwestern Medicine
Jun 22, 2018 5:05 PM - Dr. Sheri Dewan, a neurosurgeon who practices at Northwestern Medicine's Central DuPage and Delnor hospitals, experienced the global health crisis first-hand on a recent humanitarian medical mission to southern India.
Why gangs are changing, and what it means for the suburbs
By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 22, 2018 5:30 AM - A lot has changed since the Chicago Crime Commission published its last "Gang Book" in 2012, the crime-fighting organization's detailed account of the activities and operating territories of Chicago-area gangs. And some of it is bad news for the suburbs.
Learn about legends of the moon during night hikes with naturalists
Submitted by Forest Preserve District of Kane County
Jun 22, 2018 11:08 AM - Learn the lore, legends and science of the moon on the Forest Preserve District of Kane County's night-hike series for all ages.
Rosary High School announces 2018 graduates
Submitted by Rosary High School
Jun 21, 2018 9:23 PM - Rosary High School in Aurora held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2018 on May 23 at St. Peter Church in Geneva. The class features 73 graduates, 21 Illinois State Scholars, one National Merit Commended Student (Sarah Foley); and 22 National Honor Society members.
Kane County clerk feels pressure of meeting needs of Aurora voters
By James Fuller
Jun 21, 2018 4:01 PM - Kane County clerk says money issue adds to the tension of accommodating Aurora voters in November.
Batavia sells Thomle Building to kitchen, bath firm
By Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 21, 2018 3:44 PM - The city of Batavia has sold a historic downtown building that it never intended to own for so long. The Thomle Building, at 2 E. Wilson St., will be sold for $160,000 to Bill and Jamie Koc. It will house Jamie Koc's Heart of the Home kitchen and bathroom design firm.
Judge OKs demolition of abandoned Elgin bowling alley once envisioned as church
By Harry Hitzeman
Jun 21, 2018 12:15 PM - A vacant, decrepit bowling alley on the Elgin's southeast side that was once proposed for use as a church is one step closer to meeting the wrecking ball.
Roundtable discussion offered on July 4 in Batavia
By Dave Heun
Jun 21, 2018 10:09 AM - For 20 years, a small group of local citizens has gathered at Batavia City Hall on the morning of July Fourth to discuss the community's and country's hopes.

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Slogan: Where Tradition and Vision Meet
Population: 26,045
Year Incorporated:1833
Zip Codes:60510, 60539
Town Geo-center: 41.846562, -88.308441

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