Residents and businesses turn to Twitter to express condolences for all those affected in the bombings earlier today.
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The city of Yorkville is awaiting a detailed construction schedule.
The long delayed River Road Bridge construction project may come to an end as early as the beginning of July, according to a city official. "Staff did estimate at last month’s Public Works Committee that the bridge could be open by July 1 if all else goes smoothly," said city administrator Bart Olson in an email. "However, that’s our estimate, not the contractor’s." SEE: Photos of Blackberry Creek Dam Removal The bridge, which shared an abutment with the Blackberry Creek dam, was closed in 2011 after officials noticed a crack in the abutment worsening. They had planned to remove the dam, replace the bridge and restore traffic by October of 2012. That deadline wasn't met due to delays moving electrical equipment.
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Yorkville restaurant is offering a special treat to chamber members who dine there.
if you are a Yorkville Chamber of Commerce member and mention it when dining at Salsa Verde Mexican Restaurant, 634 W Veterans Pkwy., you will get a special treat? If you go on a Tuesdays, tacos are $1 all day. In other business news: Get news where you live. Sign up for the Yorkville newsletter.
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After 24 hours of snowfall, the National Weather Service said Yorkville had the most snow.
How much snow did Yorkville get? A lot. How does that compare to the rest of the area? Well, according to the National Weather Service, Yorkville claims the prize of having the most snowfall in a 24 hour period from 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning to 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Yorkville got a total of 11.7 inches, according to the NWS, which beat out Ottawa (11 inches) and De Kalb (10.2 inches). And what did some of our neighbors get? As of 8:31 p.m. Tuesday night, the NWS reported that Oswego had 8.1 inches of snow. Plano at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday was reported with 8.3 inches.
11:57 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
Nah, because of the recent warm temperatures, the sculptor has just had a hard time keeping it up. more ›
United City of Yorkville officials say they do not anticipate any hits in the $85 billion in cuts from the sequester. The state of Illinois though will take some hits, including a $33.4 million loss in funding for primary and secondary education that may
Marjorie L. Maple Beschorner Mickle, 88, Aug. 25, 1924 - Feb. 26, 2013.
Obituary provided by Larson-Nelson Funeral Home. Marjorie L. Maple Beschorner Mickle, age 88 of Sugar Grove, a true trail blazer, walked into Glory on Feb. 26, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on Aug. 25, 1924 in Waterman, the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Babcock) Maple. Marjorie was united in marriage in 1946, to Mr. Wilbur Beschorner, the father of her three children. She was later united in marriage, on Nov. 7, 1986, to Mr. Peter Mickle, and they spent the next 26 happy years of their lives together. Mrs. Mickle demonstrated extraordinary leadership on many levels. She started a Boy Scout troop at Nancy Hill Elementary School and was the first female Boy Scout troopmaster when she also formed the first …
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Officials say Illinois' financial woes will worsen under the sequester, Yorkville officials say no immediate financial impact on the horizon.
On Friday $85 billion in indiscirminate cuts in federal spending are geared to take place under the sequester agreement between Congress and the White House. Those cuts are the first of a decade-long $1.2 trillion cut in federal spending poised to go into effect unless Congress can pass a deficit-reduction plan. Federal spending for 2012 was $3.6 trillion. This year the Pentagon is set to be hit the hardest with about $45 billion in cuts. Other federal departments will also take hits from the plan, which will filter down to state and local levels. Yorkville City Administrator Bary Olson said he does not anticipate any immediate impact on Yorkville, although some state monies could be pinched. "We’re not aware of any direct organizational …
11:30 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Have trouble with your kids at school Jen....educators pay into their own pension fund so --not handouts....frustration seems to be taking over here...long winter perhaps...lack of sun? more ›
Police reports for Feb. 25.
Warrant Arrest Police arrested 31-year-old Jason Eric Adams of Sheridan on an outstanding in-state warrant, after stopping a car driven by Adams near the intersection of Marketplace Drive and Countryside Parkway at 10:50 a.m. Feb. 25. Theft Reported A resident in the 100 block of Colonial Parkway reported a theft of a recycling bin valued at $50, according to reports. Patch reports on law enforcement activity in our town, using information provided by official agencies. Persons charged with a crime, or issued a citation for violation of a local ordinance, are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. If you or a family member is charged with a crime or cited for a violation, and the charge or citation are subsequently …
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8:48 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013
Glancing at the headline I read "man arrested in Walmart" ... is it sad that I immediately thought "well isn't that just par for the course there?" more ›
Dianna Marie “Diane” Olson, 71, March 23, 1941 - Feb. 19, 2013.
Obituary by Larson-Nelson Funeral Home. Dianna Marie “Diane” Olson, age 71 of Hinckley, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 at her home. She was born on March 23, 1941 in Prairie Du Chien, Wisc. the daughter of Charles and Mary (Richter) Berger. Diane was united in marriage on Aug. 21, 1961 in Aurora, to Mr. Wayne A. Olson and they spent the next 51 happy years of their lives together. Mrs. Olson was employed, for over 14 years until her retirement at Old Second National Bank in Aurora. She enjoyed walking and exercising. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Olson of Hinckley; her children, Daniel Olson of Villa Park, …
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Gary D. Collie, 72, March 1, 1940 - Feb. 26, 2013.
Obituary by Larson-Nelson Funeral Home. Gary D. Collie, age 72, of Big Rock, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 1, 1940 in Metropolis, IL the son of William S. and Martha (James) Collie, Sr. Mr. Collie served his country proudly as a former member of the United States Marine Corp. Gary was employed by Borg Mechanical until his retirement. He was a member of the Pipefitters Local #597. Gary was a car buff and a member of the Silver Springs Chapter of the A.A.C.A. He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Big Rock Café. Gary was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Brian (Geri) Collie of …
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12:50 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013
I will believe it when I see it. This whole situation has been ridiculous. more ›