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SIOUX CITY EXPLORER’S BUS CATCHES ON FIRE
THE BUS CARRYING THE SIOUX CITY EXPLORER’S BASEBALL TEAM CAUGHT FIRE FRIDAY MORNING ON ITS WAY TO KANSAS CITY. EXPLORER’S PITCHER AND STATE REPRESENTATIVE J.D. SCHOLTEN’S SOCIAL MEDIA PAGE SAYS EVERYONE IS SAFE. HE SAYS THE BLAZE BEGAN AROUND 3 A.M. ON THEIR WAY TO KANE COUNTY...
New matchmaking service aims to find love for older singles
Kane County’s newest matchmaking service Swipe Right now is open at 28 S. Fifth St., in Geneva, offering its services to those looking for love in the Tri-Cities. Swipe Right is designed to help people between 40 and 60 years old in St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia who are ready to ditch the dating apps, find their match and settle down.
Mahle, Kane County Cougars rout Chicago Dogs
Starting pitcher Greg Mahle twirled a gem and the offense provided plenty of run support, as the Kane County Cougars ran away with a 13-2 victory over the Chicago Dogs on Thursday night at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. Mahle (8-0), who was recently named the July Pitcher of the...
Chicago man indicted in sexual assault of developmentally disabled Marklund resident
A Kane County grand jury has indicted a man accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman, court records show. The victim, a resident of the Marklund Hyde Center Campus near Geneva, gave birth on April 10, officials said. Court records show Isaiah S. Fields, 22, of Chicago, was indicted...
Daily Herald opinion: Making Longmeadow Parkway toll-free will benefit the region
The long wait for the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge to open in northeast Kane County is nearly over. And motorists will not have to pay to use it to cross the Fox River, thanks to state and local leaders who successfully eliminated the need for a toll at the bridge. “It’s...
Carroll leads Chicago Dogs to road victory against Kane County Cougars
Early offense and a strong pitching performance by starter Jake Carroll led the way for the Chicago Dogs, as the Kane County Cougars fell 7-1 on Wednesday night at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva. The Dogs (37-34) took an early lead in the top of the first. Facing Cougars (40-31)...
Kane County Firearm Focus Group Event August 1
Time: 1-2pm Location: Kane County Health Department, 1240 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora. Community input is invaluable in helping to create a safer environment. Attendees are encouraged to spread the word and bring a friend!. The findings of the focus group will be shared on Good Morning Aurora on August 5th...
Cook County man pleads guilty, sentenced for threatening court officials
SYCAMORE – A Cook County man recently pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years in prison for threatening multiple judicial officials in a series of phone calls in December. Jessie J. Christian, 29, of Des Plaines pleaded guilty April 23 to felony disorderly conduct in connection with threatening...
Cougars, Dogs split doubleheader
In the first two games of a four-game set, the Kane County Cougars split a doubleheader with the Chicago Dogs on Tuesday. In the first game of the twin bill, Chicago (36-34) took an early lead against Cougars’ (40-30) starter AJ Jones. Jones walked the first three batters of the ballgame before Gus Sosa hit an opposite-field double to clear the bases and put the Dogs ahead 3-0. Chicago added to its lead in the top of the third on an RBI single by Sosa that made it 4-0.
Kane County honored with top budget and financial reporting awards
Kane County’s Finance Department has received dual recognition from the Government Finance Officers Association. The county earned the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for excellence in budgeting, meeting top national standards in policy documentation, financial planning, operations guidance, and communication. Additionally, Kane County was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for...
War on Wheels: Cruisin’ for CASA bike ride to benefit children in foster care
CASA Kane County is hosting the “War on Wheels: Cruisin' for CASA Kane County” bike ride, set for Sunday, Sept. 8. This event invites cyclists of all skill levels to choose from three scenic routes — 10, 35 or 65 miles — each beginning and ending at Sammy’s Bikes in St. Charles.
St. Charles church to continue community grant opportunity this fall
Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles will be awarding multiple grants of up to $5,000 to nonprofit organizations working to better their community again this year as part of its Expansive Church Grant opportunity. The Expansive Church Grant was started last year, through which the church gave nine local nonprofit...
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