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Wednesday, April 15, 2026

‘It was incredible’: Oswego East's Noah Schultz makes White Sox debut in 8-5 loss to Tampa Bay Rays

Noah Schultz allowed 4 runs (3 earned) in 4 1/3 innings in his MLB debut at Rate Field. “Something I’ll never forget,” Schultz said.

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Column: Rebuilds come and go, but Chicago White Sox fans still relish moments like Noah Schultz’s debut

Chicago White Sox prospect Noah Schultz made his debut Tuesday on the South Side, rekindling hope for hard-bitten Sox fans.

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Column: Known as a selfless fighter, Ukrainian War humanitarian Rene Koehler of Oswego dies of cancer

Rene Koehler, who filled a plane with desperately needed supplies and flew with them from the Fox Valley to war-torn Ukraine in 2022, died early Sunday morning at age 64 after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer.

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Swedish Days parade in Geneva back on, one week after organizers announced pause on event

The city’s Swedish Days festival will be held from June 24-28 this year, per the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, with the parade set for the final day of the celebration.

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Oswego panel in favor of site plans for proposed HomeGoods store

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of site plans for a proposed HomeGoods store at Prairie Market East shopping center in the village.

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Kane County Board OKs ADA accessibility measure regarding website, meeting documents

Residents who use Kane County’s website and meeting documents are going to see some changes soon, as the county works to make its online materials compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act in advance of an impending federal deadline.

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