A government panel of scientists say most women don't need mammograms in their 40s, as the American Cancer Society has recommended for nearly two decades, and should get one every two years starting at 50. When it comes to their own bodies, however, local women think early detection is key -- and by any means possible.
Gov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that a tax increase he proposed earlier in the year would be the best way to help the Fox Valley's social services, some of whom have not received any state money in five months.
Two Cook County state's attorney's investigators have been fired after a prisoner escaped from their custody — discipline that one of their attorneys is calling "an overreaction."
The state liquor commission wants cities to follow the example of Yorkville, Geneva and Naperville and require training for anyone serving, distributing or otherwise selling alcohol.
Mayor Jeff Schielke continued a 25-year tradition this week as he presented his State of the City address to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
The bright, blue flames of burning methane at the Settler's Hill landfill might grow dim under a proposed program.
Although the last big flood occurred nearly two years ago, residents of the Richardson subdivision still recall the flooded rooms and water damage.
Kane County gets more swine flu vaccineGov. Pat Quinn said Thursday that a tax increase he proposed earlier in the year would be the best way to help the Fox Valley's social services, some of whom have not received any state money in five months.
Two Cook County state's attorney's investigators have been fired after a prisoner escaped from their custody — discipline that one of their attorneys is calling "an overreaction."
The state liquor commission wants cities to follow the example of Yorkville, Geneva and Naperville and require training for anyone serving, distributing or otherwise selling alcohol.
Mayor Jeff Schielke continued a 25-year tradition this week as he presented his State of the City address to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
The bright, blue flames of burning methane at the Settler's Hill landfill might grow dim under a proposed program.
Although the last big flood occurred nearly two years ago, residents of the Richardson subdivision still recall the flooded rooms and water damage.
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State not paying bills: Social services in doubt
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Richest congressmen? They're right here
Kane sheriff 'shocked' over lack of funds
Kane coroner complains again: Bodies removed
Batavia says no to video gambling
Tri-Cities food baskets to be given out on Nov. 24
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Pistorius pulls out of 14th District race
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Valley residents relate health care struggles
Batavia revising zoning regulations
12 hurt in Batavia ammonia leak
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St. Charles man charged in apartment stabbing
Aurora's VNA clinic treating more patients
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Kane sheriff awards Citizen of the Year to 3
Fox Valley Salvation Army drives starting next week
Slain Bolingbrook soldier comes home
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Kane gets $555,000 from state for H1N1 efforts
Batavia rail crossing closing Wednesday
SC man guilty of selling cocaine near church
Kane to pay $6.3 million for Wards building
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Cities, towns cut back on holiday celebrations
Union says deputies willing to sacrifice to help budget
Help with gas bills available
Kane Cougars hope to make Upper Deck a hit
Elgin woman dies from flu complications
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Radio tribute to troops Sunday
Kane judiciary over budget, too
Tea Party turns up the volume on Foster
Kane board vet won't seek re-election
Kane sheriff could run out of money
And another thing ...
Brian Dugan expressed remorse for killing girl
Visit to Aurora crossing
Alderman remembered as guardian of taxpayers
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Briefs: Christmas collection for troops this weekend
New cath lab system to deliver sharper images
New Fox crossings report due in Batavia
Without a safety net
2010 primary election ballots take shape
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Batavia officials explore wind power possibilities
Dugan case opens questions about justice
Fee cuts summer school enrollment
GOP candidates line up in droves
Tea Party Patriots fight government spending
Preserve central to effort to halt deer disease
When illness strikes
Crime down in state; up in Kendall County
Rotolo gym floor on hold for now
No-refusal weekend in Kane County
Five area high schools among state's top 100
State scores rise, but local schools spotty
Jurors hear debate over Dugan confession
Kane Co. takes step toward video gaming
Lawyer: New view of Drew
Kane hits settlement on circuit clerk's quarters
Batavia schools budget approved
Genevan's zombie flick to play in Dundee
Kane Co. cancels H1N1 vaccination clinics
Waiting for evidence in Vaughn case
Two years, no answers in Peterson case
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Schools brace for bad year as home values fall
Batavia school treasurer's pay unusual
Back to normal at St. Charles East
Candidates, surprises and no-shows on first filing day
Those who filed Monday
Bus route cuts, train fare hikes proposed
Kane board member pays tax bill; avoids sale date
Time to get in the ring for 2010 campaign
Local candidates stepping forward
Jurors hear Dugan's jailhouse letters
Nicaricos tell of pain that never goes away
Sheriff Perez announces bid for second term
Jobless rate rises slightly in state, Kane, Elgin
Tape tells how Dugan drowned victim
Batavia seeks bids for multi-family project






