Neuqua’s Ashley Pape hits rare home run
It’s an indoor softball battle at the GoPro Sports Dome, as the St. Charles East Saints take on the Neuqua Valley Wildcats. This play is presented by Trunnell Insurance. In need of some runs, Neuqua’s Ashley Pape gets a hold of a ball that flies towards left field. Meanwhile, on the basepath, Pape speeds her way through all four bases for an inside-the...
Green Garden advances incorporation discussion
Green Garden Township officials earlier this month approved a resolution authorizing information-gathering about incorporation as a rural district. But GGT Supervisor Dean Christofilos wants to make something clear: “Incorporation is a discussion, not a decision.”. Responding to a resident who asked why the GGT board is “planning on doing...
Nearly 30 gallons of bleach leak from semi near Aurora shopping mall
AURORA, Ill. (WGN) — A chemical spill near a busy outlet mall in west suburban Aurora had crews working for hours Tuesday after a semi leaked a significant amount of bleach. It happened just before 10:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of Beverly Drive, not far from Chicago Premium Outlets.
Town hall meeting on long-vacant Aurora health club
Approximately 40 people attended a March 31 town hall that focused on a long-vacant Aurora health club. Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates hosted the meeting at Aurora Public Library–West Branch. Other guest speakers were John Mall, Kane County code enforcement officer; and Aurora Ward 5 alderman Carl Franco.
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Looking to pick up something useful for free around Bensenville and nearby Elmhurst? This week’s local listings include furniture and even a smartwatch — all available at no cost. Check them out below!
Ex-Neuqua Valley teacher pleads guilty to grooming, avoids prison time
A former Neuqua Valley High School teacher accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student will avoid prison time after his case was resolved Monday through a plea agreement, according to his lawyer. Schaub sentenced to two years for grooming. 56-year-old William Schaub pleaded guilty to the Class...
Streamwood woman says brother stole over $400K from elderly parents’ accounts
Financial exploitation is the leading type of elder abuse in Illinois. One Streamwood woman learned that personally, when her brother took hundreds of thousands of dollars from their parents' financial accounts.
Suburban Chicago men, Georgia woman held in custody after police chases
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. - Three men from suburban Chicago and one woman from Georgia are being held in custody after allegedly leading officers on separate chases over the past 10 days. The backstory. DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin said the arrests involved officers from the Illinois State Police and...
I-80 crash leaves driver dead, lane closures in Joliet, police say
JOLIET, Ill. - A single-car crash on Interstate 80 in southwest suburban Joliet on Monday afternoon left one person dead and lanes of traffic shut down. Troopers responded to the scene in the eastbound lanes of I-80 at Chicago Street in Joliet around 2:30 p.m., according to the Illinois State Police.
🐶 Playful German Shorthaired Pointer Puppies Ready for Adoption in Naperville
These adorable German Shorthaired Pointer pups are full of energy and love, waiting for their forever homes in Naperville, IL. All are being cared for by the Naperville Area Humane Society, and each one is eager to meet a family who will give them the attention and playtime they deserve.

















