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“Our retail stores offer consumers the authentic Under Armour experience”

Under Armour Inc. unveils a new 6000-square-foot store in the Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Ill., tomorrow. via VMSD

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Two 16-year-old Naperville girls have been charged with falsely making a terrorist threat and criminal defacement to property, both felonies, in connection with threats scrawled on two bathroom stalls at Waubonsie Valley High School on May 8, Aurora police said.

The messages, which referenced blowing up the high school Wednesday, along with other threats, were found by a student who contacted school administrators, police said. The Aurora officer assigned to Waubonsie Valley investigated with school officials. Precautions were taken for Wednesday, including an increased police presence and adjusting how students would enter and leave the building. Read more

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One of two brothers wanted in connection with a double homicide in west suburban Aurora in 2003 turned himself in to police in Texas early Monday.

Jesus Godinez, 32, was wanted on two counts of first-degree murder in

connection with the Sept. 20, 2003, stabbing deaths of Samuel Garcia

Reza of Aurora and Arthur J. Severa of St. Charles, Aurora police said.

According to local news accounts, Godinez walked into a San Antonio police station about 3 a.m. Monday and turned himself in. Read more

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A 29-year-old Aurora man is in custody after being accused of inappropriate conduct with a juvenile, police announced Saturday.

Mark A. Romero, of 917 Rural St., is charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of obscenity. He was taken into custody and is being held at the Kane County Jail pending a bond hearing.

The arrest came after a two-week investigation by the Kane County sheriff's department with help from Aurora police and the Child Advocacy Center, according to the sheriff's department. Read more

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Davenport man hit by train Family cares for sick daughter, battles insurance company Many middle class families are living in fear that a major illness will strike and their health insurance won't cover the ... via WQAD-TV Moline

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“Naperville is a great destination for a growing Chicago land company.”

Company cites growth from and recent integration with HSM Electronic Protection Services as reason for the move The 1950s diner style break room is part of the new offices for Stanley Convergent Security ... via Security Technology & Design

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A North Aurora man has been convicted of repeatedly stabbing a homeless man in downtown Aurora. via Beacon News

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Plans for a third high school for Indian Prairie School District 204 can finally move forward. via Chicago Tribune

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A recently paroled rapist has been arrested by Naperville police for allegedly trying to lure a teenage girl to a rendezvous. via Chicago Tribune

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A 28-year-old male cheerleading coach was charged Monday with sexually assaulting a girl in Naperville. via Beacon News

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