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See full forecastToday’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6
Oswego's $317 million bond passes, and Yorkville's $159 million too
Plus, Metra's old email alerts have ended and Geneva wins a sectional.
The Daily Aurora team10 sources3 min read
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News Notes · More
Oswego 308
Oswego School District 308 plans to form a committee of residents to help prioritize projects in its $317 million bond plan, which voters approved by a wide margin Tuesday. A community interest form for the facilities subcommittee is coming in the next few weeks on the district website, social media channels and upcoming newsletters. Shaw Local
Oswego's bond plan is bigger than Yorkville's
Sources: Shaw Local, WSPYnews.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Oswego 308 | $317 million |
| Yorkville 115 | $159 million |
Yorkville 115
Voters approved a $159 million referendum for a new elementary school and middle school, and Superintendent Matt Zediker says construction could begin next year. He expects a groundbreaking in late April or early May on property the district already bought off Route 34 and Beecher Road. WSPYnews.com
West Aurora
West Aurora School District 129 named Pete Martino its executive director of student and family services, starting in the 2027-28 school year. He is the current assistant director of that department, a role he began in 2024. Aurora Patch
ACC volleyball
Aurora Central Catholic lost to Manteno 25-17, 25-23 in the IHSA Class 2A Chicago Christian Sectional final Thursday. It was Manteno's first sectional title since 1989. Shaw Local
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Will County
Voters in Will County backed tax rate increases for both fire protection districts but did not approve school districts' requests, Shaw Local reports. Voters also came out strongly against data centers in two advisory referendums, so no action will be taken. Shaw Local
Braidwood's fire tax increase passed with 55.73% yes
55.73%of voters in Braidwood, Custer Park and Godley said yes, preliminary
Source: Shaw Local
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| of voters in Braidwood, Custer Park and Godley said yes, preliminary | 55.73% |
Metra alerts
Metra's new alert system launched Thursday, Nov. 5, and the old email alerts have ended. Riders need a new My Metra account, set up through the Metra Tracker website. NCTV17
Geneva volleyball
Geneva swept Montini 25-23, 25-18 in the Class 3A St. Francis Sectional final Thursday, its first sectional title since 2016. Shaw Local
St. Charles North
St. Charles North beat Burlington Central 25-13, 25-19 in the Class 4A Burlington Central Sectional final Thursday night, its first 4A sectional crown since 2017. Shaw Local
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- 10 a.m.-6 p.m.BOO! at the Zoo
- 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
- 3-5 p.m.Knolls Community Park Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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A half marathon with chocolate in its name? The Ooh La La Chocolate Half Marathon takes over Geneva on Sunday, Nov. 8, with a half-marathon, a 10K and a 5K that wind through historic Geneva and along the Fox River Trail. The forecast calls for a clear day with a high of 61. Sweet weather for it.
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Oswego's $317 million bond passes, and Yorkville's $159 million too
Plus, Metra's old email alerts have ended and Geneva wins a sectional.
The TLDR
- Oswego's $317 million bond passed; the district wants community help
- Yorkville 115 eyes a spring groundbreaking for two new schools
- Pete Martino named West Aurora D129 executive director
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