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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 DamA 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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