Aurora|News|
Aurora Officer Steps In After Birth In Parking Lot
Aurora fire officials wrote a letter thanking an officer for going above and beyond the early morning hours of Dec. 18.
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Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
- Aurora, IL
COD and NIU alum. Radio reporter turned print. Editor for Aurora, Naperville, Oswego, Montgomery & Yorkville patches. Send your patchy patch story ideas and news tips to caitlin.ketel@patch.com and follow me on Twitter @CaitlinKetel. Pronounced "kuh-TELL." Photo taken on Mt. Wilson (the one on the Coors can).
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Aurora|News|
Aurora, Oswego Men Face Child Sex Charges: Police
The men allegedly victimized the same 15-year-old girls, and police believe there are more victims.
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Aurora|News|
GPS Tracker, Bait Bills Lead To Serial Bank Robber: FBI
Bolf is a suspect in other robberies. After an robbery in 2011, he said he used the stolen money to buy an Xbox, a tattoo and drugs.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Metea Teacher Turns Himself In For Exposing Himself: Police
Police said he exposed himself to an 18-year-old woman in a parking lot near Route 59 and 95th Street.
Caitlin Ketel, Patch Staff
Yorkville, IL|News|
Kendall County's K-9, Taz, Retires After 8 Years Of Service
Taz specialized in narcotics detection and patrol work.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Man Charged For Pointing Gun At Off-Duty Officer: Cops
The 25-year-old suspect from Aurora is facing felony charges, including aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Heaven On Seven Closes After 14 Years
The Naperville Cajun and comfort food restaurant has seen an outpouring of support from the community after Monday's announcement.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Office Building Employee Threatened With BB Gun: Cops
Police are looking for the suspect, who headed west on foot.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Arrest Totals For Holiday DUI Enforcement Period
Police have released the numbers of arrests and citations over the holidays.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Police Investigate 3 Christmas Shootings
There wasn't enough evidence to secure charges against the five men, whose ages range from 17 to 20.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Yorkville Dec. Arrests Include Selling Cocaine To Cops: Police
Yorkville Police had a busy December with a Christmas day robbery, domestic battery and a $400 phone scam.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Corey's Goal Spreads Awareness A Year After Teen's Suicide
Naperville parents of a 16-year-old who killed himself are looking to prevent a tragedy like theirs from happening again.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville New Year's Resolution A Safe Bet
Police are taking a proactive approach to deterring crime in 2018.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Family Wouldn't Do 'House Hunters' Segment Again
The Brockmans went to some trouble for the Dec. 20 film date, which they were not compensated for.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Couple Welcomes First Edward Hospital Baby In 2018
Evan William La Due was born 11 minutes after midnight Jan. 1
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Aurora|News|
Propane Heaters Cause 2 Separate House Fires New Year's Weekend
One Aurora fire fighter was injured Sunday. Officials urge people call a professional to take care of frozen pipes.
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Aurora|News|
Aurora Apartment Fire Caused By Thawing Frozen Pipes: Officials
The fire left two units uninhabitable, including one that belongs to an elderly man.
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Aurora|News|
Time To Kick Out The Christmas Tree? Here Are Aurora's Rules
Aurora has a few rules when it comes the the disposal of your real Christmas tree.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville Will Recycle Your Christmas Lights
Many people throw old Christmas lights in the trash. The correct way to dispose of them is mentioned here.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Last Chance For Naperville Christmas Tree Collection
Naperville has a few rules when it comes the the disposal of your real Christmas tree.
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