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City: No Ebola Threat Now, But We're Prepared
Officials say they've been proactive in order to create a safe environment for residents in case the virus affects the area.
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Officials say they've been proactive in order to create a safe environment for residents in case the virus affects the area.
Sen. Matt Murphy and Rep. Tom Morrison will discuss Senate Bill 16 with 27th District residents.
Sen. Matt Murphy and Rep. Tom Morrison will discuss Senate Bill 16 with 27th District residents.
Tanner J. Smith and Desiree Smith were charged Thursday with robbery, battery and mob action, according to the Batavia Police Department.
Tanner J. Smith and Desiree Smith were charged Thursday with robbery, battery and mob action, according to the Batavia Police Department.
Investigators also uncover other firearms on Friday from the home of Scott Peters, according to McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office.
Investigators also uncover other firearms on Friday from the home of Scott Peters, according to McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office.
Investigators also uncover other firearms on Friday from the home of Scott Peters, according to McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office.
Paul Rodriguez, of Carpentersville, was charged with public indecency for allegedly showing his genitals twice this month.
The homeowner was unhurt, and firefighters saved pet birds in the house.
Jacquelyn Paulson, 19, was identified as having died in Saturday's accident at the the intersection of routes 47 and North 176.
Jacquelyn Paulson, 19, was identified as having died in Saturday's accident at the the intersection of routes 47 and North 176.
Jacquelyn Paulson, 19, was identified as having died in Saturday's accident at the the intersection of routes 47 and North 176.
Philip Cho, 28, of Naperville, allegedly left the scene of a crash that seriously injured three passengers, partially paralyzing one.
Philip Cho, 28, of Naperville, allegedly left the scene of a crash that seriously injured three passengers, partially paralyzing one.
Philip Cho, 28, of Naperville, allegedly left the scene of a crash that seriously injured three passengers, partially paralyzing one.
Naperville police are still investigating the crash to determine the cause.
Tanner J. Smith and Desiree Smith were charged Thursday with robbery, battery and mob action, according to the Batavia Police Department.
Scott Peters, 52, faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly shooting 2 McHenry County sheriff's deputies Thursday morning.
Scott Peters, 52, faces attempted murder and other charges after allegedly shooting 2 McHenry County sheriff's deputies Thursday morning.