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    Aurora residents still struggling with storm damage

    Aurora resident Joanna Weiland inspects flood damage to some furniture Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after Weiland's basement flooded Friday morning. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)
    Residents across Aurora, and particularly in the 4th and 6th Wards, experienced basement flooding, tree damage and power outages Friday and Saturday morning, with varying degrees of damage, with the impact of the storms still being felt.
    Aurora resident Joanna Weiland inspects flood damage to some furniture Tuesday, July 7, 2026, after Weiland's basement flooded Friday morning. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)
    The city of Aurora has announced the schedule for the fireworks show planned for Friday, July 10, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (City of Aurora)

    Aurora announces schedule for Friday fireworks show, rescheduled from July 3

    The historic Judge William D. Barry House is at 217 Cedar Ave. in St. Charles. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

    Landmark designation for historic St. Charles house set to go to City Council vote

    The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, one of which is seen here in Los Angeles area in April 2024, will be at the Kane County Fair in St. Charles on July 18. There are six Wienermobiles that tour the United States. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for Oscar Meyer)

    Wienermobile to be making stop at Kane County Fair next week

    By Mike Danahey
    July 8, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.
    The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be at the 157th Kane County Fair in St. Charles...
    State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, a bill sponsor, talks with Rep. Bob Morgan in the House chamber as resolutions are read at the State Capitol in Springfield on May 28, 2026. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

    Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes

    By Olivia Olander
    July 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.
    The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities...
    West Aurora's Warren Flatt, a senior long snapper and West Virginia commit who may have an expanded role this fall, started summer camp with the team on Monday, July 6, 2026. (Rick Armstrong / The Beacon-News)

    West Aurora’s Warren Flatt plays long game into commitment to West Virginia as long snapper: ‘It’s super cool’

    By Rick Armstrong
    July 6, 2026 at 8:43 p.m.
    West Virginia-bound senior Warren Flatt is set to become West Aurora's third Division I long...
    People play in the water in Geneva Lake where three children died Friday after a boat capsized during a massive storm on the Fourth of July holiday weekend in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, July 6, 2026. The boat's occupants were from Batavia, Wheaton and the town of Fontana, Wisconsin. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

    Occupants of capsized boat in Lake Geneva that killed 3 children are from Batavia and Wheaton, police say

    By Robert McCoppin
    July 6, 2026 at 8:10 p.m.
    The occupants who were in a boat that capsized in Wisconsin's Geneva Lake during Friday's...
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    Woman dies after tree falls on camper trailer in Kendall County during severe weather, Sheriff’s Office says

    By Molly Morrow
    July 6, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.
    The woman has been identified by the Kendall County Coroner’s Office as Dana Jenner, 47,...
    Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant speaks during a Will County Board meeting April 16, 2026. (Troy Stolt/for the Chicago Tribune)

    Will County Board of Review members serve 2 to 3 years beyond set terms

    By Olivia Stevens
    July 6, 2026 at 1:35 p.m.
    Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere saiid Board of Review members overstay their set terms,...
    The headquarters of the Geneva Police Department is at 20 Police Plaza in Geneva. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

    Woman dies and son critically injured in head-on crash in Geneva, police say

    By Aurora Beacon-News
    July 7, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.
    An Aurora man has since been charged in connection with the crash, according to the...
    A 46-star American flag is one of many flags and banners on display as part of a new exhibit at Little White School Museum in Oswego. (Joe Noce)

    Oswego museum opens exhibit of historic banners and flags

    By David Sharos
    July 6, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.
    The Fourth of July weekend is over, but Oswego's Little White School Museum is offering...
    A fountain and a carnival area are seen at last year's Windmill City Festival in Batavia. The annual festival returns Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Batavia Riverwalk. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

    For organizers, ‘something magical’ about Windmill City Fest in Batavia, set to begin Friday

    By David Sharos
    July 6, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.
    The Batavia Park District, in conjunction with the city of Batavia and the Batavia Depot...
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    Geneva set to close part of downtown parking deck beginning Monday for maintenance

    By Aurora Beacon-News
    July 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    The deck’s upper levels are set to be closed from July 6 through July 24,...
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