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The market is a rain or shine event that continues until Mid-October.

46-year-old José L. Godinez of Aurora was sentenced in absentia today to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child. Mr. Godinez was released from the Kane County jail in May of last year after posting $30,000 bond, and has not appeared in court since. He remains at large. A Kane County jury in May found Godinez guilty in absentia of the offenses of: · Criminal sexual assault, Class 1 felony, 2 counts · Aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Class 2 felony, 4 counts Kane County Assistant State’s Attorneys Matthew Rodgers and Tyler Cox presented evidence that between January 2015 and July 2018,…

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Verify, that will allow Illinois residents 18 years and older to check their COVID-19 vaccination record. Vax Verify can be accessed at https://idphportal.illinois.gov. “As more businesses, events, organizations, and others require proof of vaccination, Illinois residents will be able to confirm using Vax Verify that they have been vaccinated for COVID-19,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.  “With the current surge in cases, more people are making the decision to get a COVID-19 vaccine and this new tool will aid residents in confirming their vaccination where…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued long-waited guidance yesterday on the safety of pregnant women getting vaccinated for COVID. Based on just-released new data,  the CDC is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” said CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and it has never been more urgent to increase vaccinations as we face the highly transmissible Delta variant and see severe…

A North Aurora Police Department officer shot and killed a man who pointed a gun at him and his fellow officers late Tuesday evening. At 9:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 400 block of Pine Creek Drive after receiving calls about a male subject who was acting erratically. Upon arrival, nobody at the home answered the door although officers could hear people inside. The fiancé of the male, who called the police, arrived on scene and let officers into the home through the garage. Once inside the home, officers were approached by a male subject who…

Naperville police identified and arrested a 29 year-old Naperville man in connection with a burglary in the 2900 block of Stonewater Drive in Naperville. On Tuesday, at approximately 4:36 p.m., Naperville Police Department officers and detectives responded to a report of a burglary in progress at the Stonewater address. A preliminary investigation revealed the suspect may have gained entry through an unlocked first floor window. Surveillance video of the incident aided police in quickly identifying a suspect. Detectives and officers responded to the residence of the suspect where he was taken into custody. Suspected proceeds and other evidence were also…

Two Chicago brothers have been apprehended and charged with the murder of a Chicago police officer and the serious injury of her partner. A 21 year-old Chicago man is charged with first-degree murder in Saturday’s fatal shooting of 29-year-old officer Ella French, as well as attempted murder and other charges. His brother, 22, faces charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and obstruction of justice. No charges have yet been brought against a woman who was riding in the car with the two brothers during the incident. The two officers were…

The fine, if slightly demented, folks at Chicago & Midwest Storm Chaser caught some extraordinary video of one of yesterday’s tornados, this one in Sycamore. Wow.

Aurora’s Wednesdays at the Plaza will present Aurora Latin Band with Los Colores de Mi Tierra from 7-9pm. Come listen to the sultry Latin rhythms of Aurora Latin Band and watch the artistry of dance performed by Los Colores de Mi Tierra at the beautiful Millennium Plaza in Aurora. Wednesdays at the Plaza are held at Millennium Plaza, 21 S. Stolp Ave. in Aurora. This event is free. www.auroradowntown.org.