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Corina Miller comes through as a sophomore for Aurora Central Catholic. The future? ‘Nothing more you can ask.’
This is no fish story. But Aurora Central Catholic pitcher Corina Miller — sadly — has a tale to tell of one that got away. The sophomore right-hander was pure magic in the circle Friday afternoon in what could only be described as a classic pitching duel with a regional championship on the line. “Going forward, it’s good that she’s only a sophomore,” ACC coach Mark Pasqualini said. “She ...
Human remains found in suburban Chicago construction project
CHICAGO (CBS) — a startling find in far southwest suburban Yorkville.Human remains were discovered during a water pipe construction project.Yorkville police consulted with the Kendall County Historical Society and discovered that a cemetery occupied the site in the 1840s and 1850s.They also learned that sometime in the late 1800s or early 1900s, the headstones there were relocated to a nearby cemetery, but some of the remains were not.The Kendall County Coroner's Office and Illinois State Police are working together to treat the disturbed ground properly and respectfully.
2 suspects charged after theft led to high-speed Oak Brook police chase ending in Willow Springs
Charges have been filed Thursday after a police chase in DuPage County on Wednesday. Police said two men wanted for stealing chainsaws out of a truck sped away from officers at speeds approaching 120 miles per hour.
First West Nile-positive mosquitoes found in Illinois
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — West Nile Virus-positive mosquitoes are officially confirmed in the State of Illinois for 2024. The Illinois Department of Public Health reported that two mosquito batches in the state tested positive this week for the virus. One was found in Hoffman Estates, Cook County, and the other was found in Jacksonville, Morgan County. […]
Suburban middle school students create group to help support fellow classmates and their mental health
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and adults hear a lot about stress management. But for younger people, those anxiety producing feelings are often dismissed as “kid stuff.” It was that sentiment that motivated three Naperville 8th graders to do something about it. Leya...
‘We Were Not Dropping Acid’: The Story Behind the Making of DuPage Forest Preserve’s Viral Cicada Video
From the Mannequin Challenge, to a grumpy cat, to a dude on a skateboard singing Fleetwood Mac and drinking an Ocean Spray, there’s no predicting what will catch fire on the internet. Take the latest viral sensation: It’s the educational video, “The Life Cycle of a 17-Year Cicada.” Yawn,...
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