Aurora considers project to dredge, restore shoreline of Mastodon Lake Aurora is considering a project to improve the water quality and usability of Mastodon Lake at Phillips Park.
East Aurora School District to pilot combining language arts and social studies for elementary students
Indian Prairie D204 mulling curriculum changes for some middle school English Language Arts courses By Molly Morrow May 20, 2026 at 4:20 p.m. The district is seeking approval from its school board for changes to its Project Arrow...
High gas prices not seen as slowing down Memorial Day travel By David Sharos May 20, 2026 at 7:05 p.m. Beginning Thursday, drivers are expected to hit the road for Memorial Day weekend trips at...
Two teens charged with weapons offenses after foot chase on East Side of Aurora, police say By Aurora Beacon-News May 19, 2026 at 1:40 p.m. Three firearms were ultimately recovered following the pursuit, the Aurora Police Department said.
Future physician’s assistant Teagan Sullivan delivers just what doctor ordered for Batavia. ‘A good leader.’ By Rick Armstrong May 19, 2026 at 11:27 a.m. Teagan Sullivan's one-out double in seven-run first inning sparks Batavia to 19-0 regional quarterfinal win...
Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County By Josh Krockey May 18, 2026 at 9:25 p.m. High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...
On the bases or in center field, Jace Koth enters every game with a specific plan for Jacobs. ‘Cause chaos.’ By Paul Johnson May 18, 2026 at 9:10 p.m. Jace Koth leads Jacobs with 24 steals, including 21 in the Fox Valley Conference. He...
Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area By Paul Johnson May 18, 2026 at 8:31 p.m. Kaneland enters the rankings, while six teams all move up behind Geneva and South Elgin.
New Illinois GOP chair elected as voting data shows record-low primary turnout and suburban voter collapse By Rick Pearson May 19, 2026 at 1:46 p.m. Former DuPage County Auditor Bob Grogan was elected as the new chair of Illinois’ Republican...
Still seeking ways to solve looming shortfall, Kane County Board OKs some 2027 budget measures By Molly Morrow May 19, 2026 at 9:54 a.m. The county is beginning the budgeting process for its 2027 fiscal year, which begins on...
Man wounded in shooting on East Side of Aurora By Molly Morrow May 18, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. It’s believed the man was injured in a shooting in an East Side neighborhood and...