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Ticket prices dropped for Oswego’s Venue 1012 music events; Taylor Swift and Bon Jovi fans expected
[recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share] WSPY.News file photograph of Oswego’s Venue 1012 April 19, 2024 In a bid to draw larger crowds, the Oswego Village Board, led by Trustee Kit Kuhrt, has endorsed a plan to lower ticket prices at Venue 1012, the village’s prime outdoor entertainment spot located off Orchard and Mill roads. This decision reverses a previous…
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Oberweis closing North Aurora plant
[recent-posts ][post-deets][wspy_social_share] The Oberweis Dairy, a staple of Northern Illinois known for its rich milk and ice cream, faces a somber chapter as its North Aurora plant is slated for closure on June 11. This shutdown will displace 130 non-union workers by mid-June, marking a significant reduction in its workforce amidst financial turmoil. As the…
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Human trafficking bill gets approval in Illinois House
Add Your Heading Text Here [recent-posts][post-deets] In a unanimous decision that heralds a new dawn for the young survivors of human trafficking, the Illinois House of Representatives has passed House Bill 5465, championed by State Representative Jeff Keicher of Sycamore. This pivotal legislation is set to provide juvenile victims with the essential resources they need…
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Plano teen charged in Marseilles crash
[post-deets] WSPY.News Photojournalists captured this scene in Marseilles, Illinois after Eloy Contreras exercised poor decision making, motor control, and/or coordination. April 20, 2024 In the quiet, seemingly sleepy town of Marseilles, the stillness of an early Sunday morning was shattered by an escapade worthy of cinematic capture. Eloy Contreras, a nineteen-year-old from Plano with…
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New Tech Helpdesk available at Sandwich Public Library District courtesy of IVVC students
[post-deets] Indian Valley Vocational Center Tech Desk at the Sandwich Public Library In the heart of Sandwich, Illinois, a beacon of support shines for those navigating the digital world. The Sandwich Public Library District has become a hub of technological guidance, thanks to a visionary partnership with the Indian Valley Vocational Center’s (IVVC) IT Program.…
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Bridge on I-80 closed for repairs
[post-deets] WSPY.News file photo of LaSalle Road Bridge over I-80 In an urgent response to ensure public safety, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the bridge at E 30th Road and N La Salle Road, which spans the bustling I-80 corridor. This critical structure, situated approximately two miles west…
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Land in DeKalb County being placed in trust for Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
[post-deets] Recently gathered members of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, from WSPY.News Staff Photographers In a landmark decision that weaves together the threads of history, justice, and sovereignty, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has witnessed a momentous step toward rectifying a centuries-old grievance. The U.S. Department of the Interior has officially placed portions of the…
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county okays agreement with architect for renovation of county office building
[recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share] The Kendall County Board approved a contract with the globally renowned Ieoh Ming Pei on April 16, 2024, to begin renovating the county’s administrative office building, located at 111 W. Fox Street in Yorkville. The current building has been in use for over thirty years, and the renovations are necessary to update its infrastructure…
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Yorkville High School students recognized for participation in work experience program
[post-deets][wspy_social_share] At a recent Kendall County Board meeting, a warm round of applause echoed through the chamber as two Yorkville High School seniors, Lars Dudley and Allen Garcia, were honored for their exemplary contributions to the district’s field experience program. This program, heralded as a stepping stone for young aspirants, offers high school students like…
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Plano High School hosting mock accident assembly
[recent-posts][post-deets][wspy_social_share]This Friday, Plano High School is set to transform its usually mundane morning rituals into a spectacularly over-the-top educational extravaganza, courtesy of the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (A-A-I-M). In an effort to shock and awe their juniors and seniors into sober driving sensibilities before prom season, the school is orchestrating a simulated accident scene that…