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Incumbents rule the day

It was the night of the incumbents in Aurora, and another four years for Alderman-at-Large Richard Irvin. ... Full story

Lisle Arboretum bird watchers have eyes to the skies

For Vicki Vetter, the joy of bird watching is in the challenge of getting to know her feathered friends by sight or song — and the relaxation she finds along the way. ... Full story

New councilman chosen in Wheaton

A longtime real estate consultant and Wheaton resident is expected to be named to replace a Wheaton City Councilman who stepped down last month for personal reasons. ... Full story

West schools may expand programs for gifted students

Starting next school year, gifted sixth- through eighth-grade students in the West Aurora School District may have new classmates and, for some, a new meeting place. ... Full story

Hall Elementary opens 25-year-old time capsule

Hall Elementary students turned back the clock Saturday with the opening of a 25-year-old time capsule containing mementos from former classmates and teachers. ... Full story

State of City: Mayor says Aurora working smarter, saving money

Mayor Tom Weisner has seen the city go through changes since he started his tenure in 2005, he said at the State of the City Address Thursday at Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Hall. ... Full story

North Aurora may allow workers to borrow against pensions

Village employees may be able to borrow from their village-managed pension accounts under a program under debate by the Village Board. ... Full story

D203 candidates discuss budget, personnel issues

Uncertainty in state funding has candidates for Naperville’s District 203 sharing ideas of how to keep the district’s finances in good standing. ... Full story

Mayor hopefuls see challenge of change

Candidates for Naperville mayor discussed potential issues associated with dividing the city into districts — and what role the next mayor will play in the process during a Wednesday night candidate forum. ... Full story

Aurora police sponsor St. Baldrick’s shave-a-thon for childhood cancer research

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez expects to have a new nickname after Sunday: Shrek. ... Full story

Alderman questions Aurora PD turbines plan

One alderman raised concerns about a plan that would install five wind turbines at the Aurora Police headquarters. ... Full story

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Jose Alfonso Villalobos

Jose is a long time resident of Elgin where he writes. He served in Marines and wants to see Croatia…Read more
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Sharing some groovy finds in the world of stuff.…Read more
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Sadie Saffron

Her culinary roots run deep! With experience from bussing, cocktailing, bar tending and serving at some of the most highly…Read more
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Basil Cerise

OK, Basil is a bit uptight. You would be too if you were the carnal product of a Frenchman and…Read more
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