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May 30, 2023
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Photos: Rebuilding begins after fire destroys villas one-year later at Grand Bear in Utica
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Photos: Rebuilding begins after fire destroys villas one-year later at Grand Bear in Utica

An aerial view of the site Friday, May 28, 2023, where a major fire broke out a year earlier on May 30, 2022, at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock. Foundations have been poured and crews are beginning to rebuild after the fire.

By Scott Anderson●
May 30, 2023 at 9:56 am CDT

Grand Bear villas to be rebuilt (hopefully) by year’s end

Grand Bear villas to be rebuilt (hopefully) by year’s end

A year after a fire at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock required 57 responding fire companies, the rebuild of vacation villas is underway.

By Tom Collins●
May 30, 2023 at 9:53 am CDT

Downers Grove District 99 to offer career open house

Downers Grove District 99 to offer career open house

Guest, or substitute, teachers, paraprofessionals and job coaches are sought for positions beginning in August.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 30, 2023 at 9:52 am CDT

Summer library programs in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon

Summer library programs in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon

A snapshot look at library programs in June and July in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon.

By Troy E. Taylor●
May 30, 2023 at 8:00 am CDT

Joliet police pursue 5 burglary suspects, shelter in place issued

Joliet police pursue 5 burglary suspects, shelter in place issued

Five burglary suspects who may have been armed on Tuesday had fled from a stolen vehicle on foot in the area of Black Road and Junie Court in Joliet, police said.

By Felix Sarver●
May 30, 2023 at 7:57 am CDT

Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote and Biden calls lawmakers for support

Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote and Biden calls lawmakers for support

A key test will come Tuesday afternoon when the House Rules Committee is scheduled to consider the package and vote on sending it to the full House for a vote expected Wednesday.

By LISA MASCARO and AAMER MADHANI - The Associated Press●
May 30, 2023 at 7:46 am CDT

Photos: The 2023 St. Charles Fine Art Festival
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Photos: The 2023 St. Charles Fine Art Festival

The 25th Annual St. Charles Fine Art Show, hosted by the St. Charles Business Alliance, was held May 27-28, 2023.

By Mark Black for Shaw Local News Network●
May 30, 2023 at 7:28 am CDT

Photos: One year ago today, Grand Bear fire brings 57 fire departments to fight Memorial Day blaze

Photos: One year ago today, Grand Bear fire brings 57 fire departments to fight Memorial Day blaze

One year ago today, a multi-unit fire of cabins at Grand Bear Resort in Utica drew firefighters from as far as Grundy, Will and Kendall counties.

By Scott Anderson●
May 30, 2023 at 5:35 am CDT

St. Charles D303 names new principal of Thompson Middle school

St. Charles D303 names new principal of Thompson Middle school

Matt Clark will begin his new role on July 1.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 30, 2023 at 5:33 am CDT

DeKalb pays tribute to fallen veterans on Memorial Day: ‘Our freedoms are not free’

DeKalb pays tribute to fallen veterans on Memorial Day: ‘Our freedoms are not free’

“We’re an amazing country with our freedoms,” DeKalb resident Dawn Harper said during the city's Memorial Day parade. “We take it for granted way too much." Events abounded in DeKalb County Monday to pay tributes to fallen service people.

By Megann Horstead●
May 30, 2023 at 5:30 am CDT
Woman dies in Saturday motorcycle crash in Peru

Woman dies in Saturday motorcycle crash in Peru

Three people were injured, one of them fatally, in a pair of motorcycle accidents Saturday and Sunday in Peru.

By Tom Collins●
May 30, 2023 at 5:29 am CDT
Oglesby home damaged by outdoor fireplace

Oglesby home damaged by outdoor fireplace

An Oglesby residence sustained roof damage when an outdoor fireplace became fully engulfed early Monday, but there were no injuries to the residents or to firefighters from the responding companies.

By Tom Collins●
May 30, 2023 at 5:27 am CDT

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Photos: Rebuilding begins after fire destroys villas one-year later at Grand Bear in Utica


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Summer library programs in Sterling, Rock Falls and Dixon


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Joliet police pursue 5 burglary suspects, shelter in place issued


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Marseilles commemorates 3 veterans who died serving in the Vietnam War, rededicates highways


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Bureau County police blotter: May 30, 2023


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