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Reported scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jail, officials say

September 1, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Anyone who receives a suspicious call concerning the jail should hang up and contact the Kane County State's Attorney's office at 630-232-3500, according to officials.

Burlington man charged with murder in connection with 2010 death of Aurora child ordered detained pretrial

August 28, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

A Burlington man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2010 death of an 11-month-old child in Aurora was ordered detained pretrial at a hearing Friday, according to the...

Rosary College Prep in Aurora is located at 901 N. Edgelawn Drive. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Student at Rosary College Prep in Aurora earns highest possible composite score on ACT test

August 28, 2026 at 1:15 p.m.

Rosary College Prep student Alexandra Jurado, of Aurora, has earned the highest possible composite score of 36 on the ACT test, officials at the Aurora school said.

Actor Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar play an afternoon set at the 10th annual BottleRock Napa Valley event in California in 2023. The band will perform Oct. 17, 2026, at the event center at Hollywood Casino Aurora. (Chad Surmick/The Press Democrat)

Band featuring actor Keanu Reeves to perform at Hollywood Casino Aurora

August 27, 2026 at 1:32 p.m.

Dogstar, an alternative rock band featuring actor Keanu Reeves, will perform at the event center at Hollywood Casino Aurora on Oct. 17, officials with the casino said.

Firefighters work at the scene of a fire Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at a house on the 2400 block of Thurston Court. (Aurora Fire Department)

Aurora house deemed habitable after deck fire, officials say

August 21, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

An Aurora house has been deemed habitable following a deck fire on Thursday, Aurora Fire Department officials said.

Bicyclists take a ride along the Fox River in St. Charles in 2022. Biking in St. Charles will be celebrated during the final STC Live! event of the season on Aug. 28 in downtown St. Charles. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Biking to be celebrated during event in downtown St. Charles

August 21, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 28, the St. Charles Business Alliance invites the community to celebrate biking and walking in St. Charles at the final STC Live! performance of the season.

New art exhibit opening in Aurora to feature rare mask collection, organizers say

August 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Works from more than 60 artists and a rare mask collection from the Federation of Michoacan Clubs In Illinois will be featured during a new exhibit to be unveiled Friday...

People stand in line for hot chocolate at Aurora's Christkindlmarket at RiverEdge Park on Dec. 18, 2025. This year's Christkindlmarket in Aurora is set to open Friday, Nov. 20, at the park. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Opening day announced for this year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora

August 20, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

This year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora will open on Friday, Nov. 20, at RiverEdge Park, event organizers announced on Thursday.

The Kane County Health Department's office in Aurora is at 1240 N. Highland Ave. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Health Department to host training on medication that reverses opioid overdoses

August 19, 2026 at 5:07 p.m.

The training will take place from 1-1:30 p.m. at the health department’s location at 1240 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora, per the department.

The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 float awaits the start of the 2025 Memorial Day parade in downtown Aurora. The post is hosting its annual golf outing on Sept. 23, 2026, at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 to host golf outing in Sugar Grove

August 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting its annual "Jim Butler" Golf Outing on Sept. 23 at Bliss Creek Golf Course in Sugar Grove with a shotgun start at 1...

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