Downer bridges going out with a bang — of fireworks

AURORA — There wasn’t an explosion at Friday afternoon’s Bridge Blast, but guests didn’t go home without playing witness to a few surprises. Fireworks and a flash mob were the city’s way of commemorating the demolition of the historic Downer Place bridges, set to begin …Read More

• Geneva streets superintendent charged with stealing city funds

  GENEVA — The city’s streets superintendent is facing felony charges for making more than $24,000 worth of unauthorized purchases on a city credit card since 2004, police said Friday. Steve LeMaire, 55, is charged with felony theft. Police did not release LeMaire’s address. LeMaire has …Read More

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