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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

    A pair of Abraham Lincolns stand for the national anthem on March 25, 2026, during a ceremony marking Navy Pier as a symbolic starting point of Route 66. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

    Illinois 250: Meet the state’s most influential people, from architects to a pope and future presidents

    By Kori Rumore
    July 5, 2026 at 10:52 p.m.
    Chicago is where everyone from architects to a pope and future presidents have made a...
    Michael Smith looks at a downed street light near the scene of a downed tree that damaged vehicles in the 3400 block of North Oriole Avenue after a wind and rainstorm on July 3 2026, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

    Severe thunderstorms expected in Chicago Friday afternoon into evening, weather service warns

    By Rebecca Johnson
    July 3, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.
    The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Cook County Friday afternoon.
    People watch a fireworks display in Oak Brook. The city of Aurora has announced it is postponing its fireworks show on Friday evening. (Steve Johnston/Pioneer Press)

    Aurora postpones Friday night fireworks show due to predicted storms

    By Aurora Beacon-News
    July 3, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.
    Following strong storms Thursday night and storms predicted for Friday evening, Aurora is rescheduling its...
    Jason and Carrie Lever turned their Aurora front yard on Biltmore Circle into an intricate piece of artwork displaying their patriotism for the Fourth of July. (Jason Lever)

    Column: Aurora couple’s patriotism on full display in their front yard

    By Denise Crosby
    July 3, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.
    Every summer, Jason Lever transforms the entire front lawn of his Aurora home into a...
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    Column: Fox Valley’s ‘Love Letters to America’ focus on blessings to we the people

    By Denise Crosby
    July 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
    "Love Letters to America" project a perfect fit as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.
    A baby elk that was born in early June at Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo spends some time with its mother, Aashi. The public recently voted on a name for the baby elk. (City of Aurora)

    After more than 800 votes were cast, Aurora officially names baby elk born at Phillips Park Zoo

    By Molly Morrow
    July 2, 2026 at 8:59 p.m.
    After more than 800 votes were cast by the public choosing from names put together...
    Oswego school board member Jared Ploger, center, attends a board meeting at Oswego East High School on March 20, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

    Aurora-area Democrats pick teacher, union leader Jared Ploger for state Senate seat ballot spot

    By Olivia Olander
    July 2, 2026 at 6:06 p.m.
    Jared Ploger will replace Aurora-area state Sen. Linda Holmes as the Democrat on the November...
    Francisco Lizalde and Elvia Gramillo, both center, react to a U.S. goal in the first half as the group attends a World Cup watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on July 1, 2026. The U.S. won their round-of-32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

    Fans cheer on US at Aurora’s World Cup watch party: ‘Soccer is our jam’

    By David Sharos
    July 2, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.
    Hundreds of fans came out to cheer on the U.S. team during a World Cup...
    Vada Forde, 6, dunks her head in water coming from a hydrant in front of the Chicago Fire Department Engine No. 78 station on Waveland Avenue outside of Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago Tribune)

    Extreme heat continues to pound Chicagoland with heat index expected to reach 105 degrees

    By Deanese Williams-Harris
    July 2, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.
    An extreme heat warning is in effect for the Chicago area until midnight Thursday, weather...
    DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek works in her office at the DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton on July 18, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

    DuPage County Board accused of violating Open Meetings Act in approving pay raises for elected officials

    By Alicia Fabbre
    July 7, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.
    Pay raises for some elected officials in DuPage County may be in jeopardy as County...
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