Following a hearing Tuesday, Kane County Judge Julia Yetter granted the state’s motion to detain pretrial Alejandro Cota of Geneva, who has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder.
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Clarendon Hills moves to settle fire chief position
Deputy chief Dave Godek, who’ been acting chief following the short tenure of Michael Korzen, was named Clarendon Hills fire chief.
Events planned in Aurora to celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Several events are planned in Aurora on Monday to celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday honoring the legendary Civil Rights leader.
Waubonsee to offer free tax services at Aurora campus
Waubonsee Community College, in partnership with Ladder Up, will provide free tax preparation services at the college’s downtown Aurora campus at 18 S. River St. on Satudays beginning Jan. 25.
Column: Cast and crew find it hard to ‘let it go’ as ‘Frozen’ nears final show at Paramount in Aurora
Theater folks say it’s always tough to say good-bye when that last curtain drops, but this one is particularly hard for cast and crew, including the director of the popular Disney musical that ran for 12 weeks in downtown Aurora and reached an audience of over 110,000.
Protective scaffolding installed after stone tile falls off Will County Courthouse
No one was injured when the rectangular stone tile fell off the east side of the Will County Courthouse Wednesday in Joliet.
First members appointed to Aurora Sister Cities Commission
The commission will help to find Aurora a sister city and then support ongoing relationships.
Early voting begins in Aurora area for primary election
Early voting began Thursday for the primary election on Feb. 25, Aurora area officials said.
Ramping up on offense, Damien Lewandowski delivers down low for Oswego East. It’s his role. ‘The dirty work people.’
Damien Lewandowski scores 14 points at home to help Oswego East hold off shorthanded Metea Valley 58-54.
Sophomore Lelanie Posada takes over as starting point guard for St. Charles North. Results? ‘Stepping up so much.’
Lelanie Posada is averaging nearly 10 points and brings grit and hustle to the North Stars, who routed Bartlett 64-13.