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Weather service: Tornado spotted near Somonauk

OTTAWA — With friends and family gathered to show their support, Serena High School graduate Mallory Wilson debuted her new CD, “Dreams,” on Saturday, June 8, at Jeremiah Joe Coffee in downtown Ottawa.

SANDWICH — The term apnea literally means the absence of breathing. Obstructive sleep apnea is 100 percent blockage of the airway for 10 seconds or more at least five times per hour.

SYCAMORE – Shu Ueyama couldn't find Sandwich on his map in 1962 when the 17-year-old learned he would be placed there as a foreign exchange student.

Robb Estand, left, of Orland Park, and Erin Murphy, right, of Frankfort, show their zombie faces to makeup artist Erin Bailey of Palatine at the first-ever Zombie Run Chicago on Saturday, June 1 at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Zombie Run is a zombie-infested 5k fun run where anyone can be a zombie, a runner or an observer. Zombie Run's charity partner is Smile Train, and the goal for Zombie Run Chicagoland 2013 was to raise enough money to pay for 15 cleft lip and palate repairs for children. Organizer Richard Vaughn said about 1,000 people participated in one way or another. "Of course, we would have liked to have more, but it was our first time there. It's a great venue and we look forward to next year," Vaughn said. For more information on

AURORA — Join friends and family at noon on Wednesday, June 19 at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Aurora for golf and a steak dinner to support operation of the Kendall County Fair Open and 4-H Shows. Last year’s golf outing raised more than $4,500.

PLANO — Millions of dollars in counterfeit currency are being circulated worldwide, according to Secret Service Special Agent Nick Shelton.

Fishing with the kids, enjoying a free hot dog, cool temperatures and no rain until after the awards – a day at the lake doesn’t get much better than that.

PLANO — After 25 years serving as Plano’s police chief, Steve Eaves has decided to throw his hat into the ring and run for Kendall County sheriff. He made the official announcement under overcast skies at Lathrop Park in Plano on Saturday, May 25.

SHERIDAN — The Sheridan Historical Society has moved into its new facility at 185 N. Robinson St. It’s open from 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, except holidays, or by appointment.

SANDWICH — The Sandwich Area Chamber of Commerce announced spots are still available for the More On 34 garage sale map and the Best Western Plus Timber Creek Inn and Suites yard sale. The More On 34 event will take place Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15.

YORKVILLE — Have you ever wondered what happens to old cell phones, televisions, game consoles and iPods? When some people are ready to dispose of their electronic goods, they may choose to throw them in the garbage and that’s that. Some people may wonder what happens after that.

SANDWICH — Anyone interested in supporting the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Plano-Sandwich-Somonauk will have several activities to choose from in the next couple of weeks.

Dee LeCuyer loves it – and is still amazed – when a plan comes together. But, for the fifth year in a row, the plan – a home makeover – came together for Plano Building Community.

SANDWICH — According to Sandwich Fire Chief Reed Johnson, a fire has caused “extensive damage” to the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church at 340 W. Arnold Road.