Fox Valley
Domestic violence diversion program offers 'third choice'
A domestic violence diversion program, announced Tuesday by Kane County State’s Attorney John Barsanti, aims to provide victims a “third choice” when dealing with domestic violence. ... Full story
Valley View shelter gets final no on permit
The Kane County Board voted Tuesday to deny a special-use permit for an emergency homeless shelter at a Valley View church. ... Full story
Naperville couple survives plane crash into fitness center
It had all the makings of a major tragedy. A Naperville couple, taking off in their private plane from their subdivision, crashed into a nearby fitness center Wednesday. The couple, though seriously injured, survived. And none of the 75 or more people inside the building were hurt. ... Full story
Wheaton alum killed in Afghan war gets Medal of Honor
President Barack Obama on Wednesday honored the sacrifice of an Army Green Beret who died in Afghanistan, awarding him the nation's highest military honor — the Medal of Honor -- in a solemn East Room ceremony on the eve of the war's ninth anniversary. ... Full story
Kendall might ask unions for concessions
Kendall County would like to talk with its unions. “I think we need to ask the unions to make concessions — we should at least ask,” County Board member Jessie Hafenrichter said. ... Full story
Judge candidates tell why they think voters should choose them
This November, Kane County voters will choose a resident judge, a new seat on the bench in Illinois’ 16th Circuit Court created to help handle the growing case load as the area grows. ... Full story
Elgin, Yorkville locations set for movie thriller 'Contagion'
Suburban filming locations for the fall 2011 thriller "Contagion" are spreading like the virus outbreak in the movie itself. ... Full story
Retail sales activity picked up in Tri-Cities in spring
Happy times might not yet be here again, but the latest round of retail sale numbers indicate that merchants are likely to be a little happier than they were at this time last year. ... Full story
No one neutral on whether to build Prairie Parkway
It's up to Illinois tollway directors to decide if the Prairie Parkway is a congestion-relieving economic panacea or a farm-destroying boondoggle. ... Full story
County committee approves preliminary budget
The Kane County Committee of the Whole recommended approval of a 2011 budget of just under $73 million, achieving a balanced budget. ... Full story
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