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Police & Fire, Schools

Wheaton North English Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault of Student

Wheaton North High School teacher Edwin Klemm of St. Charles is charged with 11 counts of criminal sexual assault of a student, prosecutors said Wednesday.

Police & Fire, Business

Walmart, Dick's Sporting Goods Pull Some Firearms After Newtown Shooting

The Newtown school shooting has spurred some retailers to suspend gun sales.

Police & Fire

Sheriff: Man in Car vs Semi Crash Died at Hospital

He was 26 years old. The crash is still under investigation.

Police & Fire

One Seriously Injured in Car vs Semi Crash

The car crossed the center line into oncoming traffic, according to police. Here's what happened.

Elections

Russell Takes Coroner Race, Obama Barely Wins Kane County

Rob Russell wins the race with 56 percent of the vote. Here are some quotes and a recap of other Kane County races.

News

Update: Tornado Warnings Canceled, Heavy Winds and Rains Linger

Winds gusts and precip stuck around on Sunday. Here's how the tornado scare unfolded.

News

Kane County Coroner Chuck West Dies After Transplant Complications

West passed away shortly after midnight on July 4. He was 69.

Elections

FINAL: Lauzen Takes County Board Chair GOP Primary

State Sen. Chris Lauzen easily defeats Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns in the race for the Republican nomination for Kane County Board chairman.

News

Tevatron Shutdown at Fermilab Today: Audience to Watch Last Run

The U.S. famed particle accelerator comes to a close as the Batavia-based lab looks ahead to advanced projects. The Tevatron was active for 28 years.

Police & Fire

Synthetic Marijuana Grows Into Problem for Police, Poison Centers

U.S. drug officials monitor growing use of legal products that have effects similar to, or even more potent, than real marijuana.

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