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When Halloween is over, remember to recycle your pumpkins

In the fall, natural areas often become dumping spots for yard waste, pumpkins, straw, and other organic decorations. Many think that a thrown-away pumpkin will break down and disappear. Not exactly.

By Jenna Braasch, University of Illinois Extension

Convicted St. Charles driving teacher remains in Hungarian custody

St. Charles driving instructor Paul Bocska – convicted in absentia of 16 felony sexual assault charges when he didn’t attend his own trial – continues to be in police custody in Hungary with extradition efforts ongoing, court records show.

By Brenda Schory●

Sugar Grove asks judge to dismiss Kaneland’s lawsuit to stop 760-acre Crown TIF

Village of Sugar Grove attorneys are asking a judge to dismiss Kaneland District 302's lawsuit to stop the 760-acre Crown Development tax increment finance district.

By Brenda Schory●

Halloween safety: Avoid fire hazards with decorations, choose safe costumes

Each year from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 9,200 fires were reported to fire departments in the U.S. over a three-day period around Halloween, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

By Judy Harvey●

Geneva High School: Red Ribbon Week guides students to healthy choices

Geneva High School's co-president of the SADD club – Students Against Destructive Decisions – junior Timothy McQueston explained to the Geneva City Council that when teens have positive influences, they are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.

By Brenda Schory●

Ex-Kane County GOP candidate shares post calling No Kings protesters the ‘R word,’ gets backlash

Lance Bell, who ran last year for Kane County Board chair, shared a graphic that called No Kings protesters the "R word" - and faced a storm of social media backlash.

By Brenda Schory●