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OSF launches new OnCall Urgent Care Facility in Sycamore
SYCAMORE, Ill. (WIFR) - In 2023, OSF launched a Primary Care Facility to expand its services to residents in Sycamore. In an effort to spread across the Stateline, on Monday, employees and representatives of OSF came together to celebrate the opening of the new OnCall Urgent Care Facility on South Peace Road.
Illinois state senator speaks after alleged threat against state representative
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator is thanking law enforcement after a DeKalb man was arrested for an alleged assassination threat against a member of the Illinois House. The alleged threat against state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, came just days after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on July 13. The incident led to the postponement of a DeKalb Senior Health Fair, which Keicher...
Despite concerns, Lions Chase retail development plans move forward to the village board
HUNTLEY — As previously reported, petitioner and owner of Lot 205 of the Fitzgerald Subdivision, Inder Virk, went before the Plan Commission on June 10, regarding plans to construct three multi-tenant commercial buildings on the southeast corner of Charles H. Sass Parkway and Main Street. Building A, the westernmost building which will be located along ...
Saturday, July 27 | Batavia Mainstreet Hosts Annual “Cocktails In The Park”
Batavia MainStreet will host its annual Cocktails in the Park Fundraiser this Friday, July 27, from 7-10pm at Appleton Park in Batavia. Cocktails in the Park is Batavia MainStreet’s largest single fundraiser for the non-profit organization. As advocates for the downtown business community, MainStreet staff and volunteers work to keep the local economy vibrant, assist in marketing and promotions, and operate the Batavia Farmers’ Market, Artisan Collective, and Batavia Boardwalk Shops.
Geneva business community unites to support fire-damaged shop
Members of the Geneva business community are coming together to help a downtown business that was damaged by fire on Monday morning. Parla, a home decor and consignment shop at 122 Hamilton St., caught fire at around 6:45 a.m. on Monday. Firefighters from Geneva and surrounding communities responded quickly, putting out the fire within 20 minutes without injuries, but the fire and smoke ...
Train traffic resumes after gas main break in Geneva
Train traffic has resumed through Geneva, after it was stopped Tuesday morning due to a gas leak near the Route 31 underpass. Construction crews hit a gas main around 9:30 a.m. Businesses south of the tracks were evacuated as a precaution. City officials say Metra commuters should check the Metra...
DeKalb City Council hopes third time’s the charm in referendum to change city clerk position to an appointee
DeKalb City voters will find a referendum question on their November ballot regarding the status of the city clerk position - “Shall the city clerk of the city of DeKalb be appointed, rather than elected?”. The city clerk role is currently an elected position and has faced turmoil and...
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