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Texans get former first-round CB back for Cowboys clash

The Houston Texans are getting former 1st-round pick cornerback Jeff Okudah back for Monday's Cowboys matchup.

Aurora Seeks Citizen Feedback on Havana and Yale Access Improvements Project

Aurora is planning infrastructure upgrades to improve pedestrian and cyclist accessibility along Havana Street and Yale Avenue.

Why are water beads so dangerous?

Water beads can expand between 100 and 1,500 times their original size when accidentally swallowed, leading to emergency room visits.

Nasal congestion on one side? You may have this condition

A deviated septum occurs when you have two different-sized nasal passageways which can cause one-sided congestion.

Eagles' AJ Brown practice sighting is good news after injury vs. Jaguars

After suffering a concerning injury against the Jaguars, Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown has received a positive practice development.

Challenger Silva narrowly leading Russell for Kane County coroner

With votes still being counted, challenger Monica Silva held a narrow lead over incumbent Rob Russell in the Kane County coroner race. Silva had 88,477 votes compared to Russell’s 87,639 votes as

Column: Election Day and its volunteers provide appreciated reprieve from political angst

Emotions are running high these days. Lots of people have complained about political anger and election angst, to the point it has impacted relationships, sleep, work and mental health.

Top-ranked hospitals for pacemaker placement, by state

California and Florida have the most top-ranked hospitals for pacemaker or defibrillator placement in the U.S., according to the WebMD Choice Awards. WebMD and Medscape partnered to recognize U.S. hospitals for excellence based on specific treatments and ...

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood fending off Republican Jim Marter in Illinois 14th Congressional District

Pulling from seven counties, Illinois’ boxy 14th District is mostly suburban and rural but includes the modest cities of Aurora, Joliet and Sycamore, from roughly Interstate 88 on the north down past Interstate 80. This race is not expected to change the ...

Last week’s Springfield restaurant health code violations, Oct.28 – Nov. 1

Here are last week’s health code violations for Oct. 28 – Nov. 1. AMERICAN LEGION POST #639 – CITY View History2660 S SCENIC AVE SPRINGFIELD Map

Vote for the Pantagraph's Week 10 High School Player of the Week

Scroll through each nominee, then make your vote. Voting will continue through Friday at 10 a.m., with the results revealed online on Friday afternoon and in print Saturday morning. Here are the Week 10 nominees:

New Math Professor Leads Trip to Argonne National Laboratory

Math majors Ananya Vangoor and Juan Brewer were accepted to attend the conference that took place on Oct. 3-4, and assistant professor Chen Liu lead the group.

Aurora area heads to the polls Tuesday

Aurora area residents will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in a variety of races including those for president and Congress, a number of county races, various referendum questions and more.

City of Lights Film Festival opens Friday in Aurora

The City of Lights Film Festival opens on Friday in Aurora, city officials said. The Aurora premiere of the family drama-comedy, “All Happy Families,” shot and set in Chicago, will take place at Two Brothers Roundhouse in downtown Aurora on Friday.

It's not a tiny home. It's actually a nuclear microreactor powerplant

How would you like to visit your local nuclear power facility and maybe go for a swim in its indoor pool? Or hang out and look at art ... Maybe even just sit with friends and enjoy a cup of coffee in the warm glow of nuclear power?

Aurora Ramps Up Infrastructure Efforts with Over 100 Work Zones: City Offers Updates and Online Tools to Navigate Construction

Aurora is improving its infrastructure with 100 daily work zones, offers updates via a newsletter and an online map tool.

State cross country: Carrera’s second-place finish leads Hastings

Austin Carrera's time was a personal best, as he finished second to Gretna East’s Braden Lofquest, who ran 15:14.6. Carrera said he was more than pleased with his finish.

Northern Lights Tonight: These U.S. States May See Aurora As Solar Activity Spikes

A G1 geomagnetic storm tonight means aurora may be seen from Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine in the U.S.

Former North Central star Greenfield extended football career in Finland

When moving to a foreign country, surrounded by strangers, it helps to start by finding some common ground. For former North Central running back Ethan Greenfield, who played football in Finland this

Smashing pumpkins at Aurora food pantry Nov. 2

Discarded pumpkins will be recycled into compost at an outdoor Pumpkin Smash from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 1100 Jericho Road in Aurora. The public

ROUNDUP: Robinson's Annie List reaches Illinois tennis state finals consolation round

Robinson's Annie List advanced into the singles consolation bracket of Illinois High School Association girls tennis state finals on Friday at Wheeling. List lost 6-3, 4-6 (10-3) to Juanita Smith of Chicago Morgan Park on Friday.

Aurora Holiday Food Drive set to begin for 17th year

It is the 17th year for the food drive, which starts Nov. 1 and runs through the day before Thanksgiving, which this year is Nov. 27, and is designed to help stock the pantry with food needed throughout the year. Katie Arko, pantry executive director, said that need continues to grow.

This eye condition is on the rise in children

Nearsightedness, myopia, is becoming increasingly prevalent among children, impacting nearly one-third of children.

Aurora breaks ground on first new downtown development in 20 years

Aurora city officials Thursday broke ground on the first new downtown development in two decades. The new Residences at Eastbank apartments are the product of Chicago-based developer DAC Development.

Aurora to apply for grant to fund repairs at low- and moderate-income apartments

Aurora will apply for $2 million in special coronavirus block grant money that would fund repairs to heating and air conditioning units for low- and moderate-income apartments.

Aurora Public Schools voters to decide funding for renovating/building schools, expanding programs in Colorado

Election Day is less than two weeks away, and school funding is among one of the measures Colorado voters in Aurora are deciding on right now. In Aurora Public Schools, voters will be presented with two ballot questions, measures 5A and 5B, which are a $1 ...

‘Most Wanted’ Northbrook murder suspect arrested in Mexico; originally from Aurora

Panaligan, whose last known address was in Aurora, was charged with the 2016 murder of Jigar ... (Kevin Tanaka / Chicago Tribune) LaDon Reynolds, U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Illinois and previously the Oak Park police chief, said he did ...

North Aurora police link 1979 murder to suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl

The 1979 murder of Kathy Halle has been linked to suspected serial killer Bruce Lindahl through advanced DNA testing, police said.

Illinois' 1st ever ‘indoor slide park' opens in Chicago suburb

Slick City Action Park, located at 1830 Towne Center in North Aurora, opened earlier this month. The indoor slide park, described as a "waterless slide park" and the first of its kind in Illinois -- will host a grand opening Tuesday, Oct. 29, officials said.

Is your child old enough to watch scary movies?

Scary movies aren’t appropriate for all age children. Consider the movie’s rating and previewing the movie ahead of time.

Spotlight on Aurora police shooting of Black man shifts to Chief Chamberlain

Dieck shot Lewis May 23 after Aurora and Denver police had been surveilling him for two days as part of their attempted murder investigation into a May 5 drive-by shooting that wounded a man in Denver. Lewis was accused of being the shooter, injuring a homeless man near Park Hill earlier in May.

Why Nebraska's best unit — the defense — performed at its worst during Indiana's flood of points

The Blackshirts have been the older brothers who mostly protected their wilder siblings on special teams and offense in the season’s first half. Not Saturday, when Nebraska set new Matt

Man seriously injured in shooting with Aurora Police

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the 1900 block of South Vaughn Street, police said.

Family of man who died in ICE custody from untreated blood clot sues Aurora facility

The family of a Nicaraguan asylum-seeker who died from an undiagnosed blood clot is suing the operator of a privately-run Aurora detention center that they say ignored his pleas for help following a pattern of preventable detainee deaths.

Aurora considers townhomes near Eola Road, but neighbors have traffic concerns

Aldermen will vote at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting on a plan for 54 townhouse units on a 22-acre site off Old Eola Road where the building for the former WBIG and WMRO radio stations sits.

Northern Lights And Comet Tonight: These States May See Aurora Display

A G1 geomagnetic storm is being predicted for Tuesday, Oct. 15, which could mean northern lights and comet imaging is possible in some northern U.S. states.

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