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Yorkville Patch's Top 10 Stories of the Year
Check out our list of 2013's most-read stories on the Yorkville Patch.
It’s been a pretty busy year in Yorkville!
As is all to often seen in news, the most-read stories tend to be focused on crime, but there are a few other stories sprinkled throughout that Patch readers spent a lot of time reading.
Take a stroll down memory lane and check out the top 10 most-read stories on the Yorkville Patch from the year 2013.
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10. Man Caught Robbing Yorkville Home, Takes Off Through Window -- The homeowner entered his home and spotted a man escaping out the back window.
9. Car Crashes Through Yorkville Shell Station -- Driver claims stuck accelerator was cause of the accident.
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8. William "Billy" Mahaney IV, 16, was Known for His Unique Sense of Humor and Always Helping Others -- Billy was a student of Yorkville High School, a member of the Yorkville Robotics Club, Yorkville High Concert Band, Yorkville High Art Club, and good friend to many students.
7. Pair Facing Charges After Yorkville Shooting Incident -- A Yorkville man and Geneva woman were taken into custody for firing off weapons in the 1800 block of Walsh Drive, Yorkville police said.6. "Suspicious" Solicitor Reported in Area; What You Should Know -- Individual mentioned in story has had his permit revoked.
5. Yorkville Police Assist in Standoff -- Incident happened early Saturday morning and kept residents in the area in their homes for several hours.
4. Yorkville Police Save Suicidal Man’s Life Near Palmer Dam – A man jumped into Fox River and Yorkville Police pulled him to safety.
3. Yorkville Truck Driver Dies in I-80 Crash -- The crash was just east of the Ridge Road interchange around 9 a.m.
2. Reportedly Drunken Driver Rampages Through Bristol Bay Subdivision; Hits Cars, Trees and Buildings - The driver, Kim Sylvest, 59, of Bristol Bay subdivision has been taken into custody.
1. Yorkville Residents Suspect Superman Movie Being Filmed in Town -- The Kent family farmhouse is apparently under construction.
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