David Sharos

David Sharos is a freelance reporter for the Aurora Beacon-News.

A variety of items including old beer and pop signs and a jukebox are displayed by Greg Cash of Sycamore, owner of Quarter Mania, on Friday, March 20, 2026, during the Nostalgialand Show and Sale held over the weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Nostalgialand Show and Sale at Kane County Fairgrounds offers blast from the past

March 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Coin-operated slot, gumball and pop machines were available at the event as well as jukeboxes, antique advertising, neon signs, clocks, movie memorabilia and more.

Suzanne Ray, co-owner of Wilson Street Mercantile in downtown Batavia, left, shows a bottle of wine to Batavia residents Rona Foltos, center, and Joy Mason, who were among more than 400 who participated in the Batavia MainStreet group's first-ever Step Into Spring: Wine Walk event on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Wine Walk uncorked in downtown Batavia

March 21, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

Sold-out event on Saturday draws hundreds to stores downtown for shopping and samples of wine.

A person checks in at a previous Fox Valley Park District job fair. The district is holding a job fair on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Aurora to find employees for the upcoming summer season. (Fox Valley Park District)

Fox Valley Park District looks to fill plenty of openings at Saturday job fair

March 11, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

The Fox Valley Park District is preparing for a busy summer season by offering its annual job fair from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Prisco Community...

A voting sign in Aurora in 2023. Voters will head to the polls again on March 17, 2026, to cast ballots in the primary election. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Three vie in Democratic primary for seat on Kane County Board in District 2

March 11, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Democratic race for the Kane County Board seat in District 2 in the March 17 primary election includes Ellen Nottke, Matthew Dingeldein and Martha Davidson.

Voters line up to cast their ballots at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora in 2022. Voters will head to the polls on March 17 to cast ballots in the primary election. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Democratic primary in Illinois House District 84 features Ploger, Haider

March 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Democratic primary race for state representative in the 84th District in the March 17 primary election is between Jared Ploger and Saba Haider.

More than a dozen craft vendors offered a variety of products on Sunday, March 8, 2026, during a six-hour artisan market event at Art History Brewing in Geneva. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Local artisan market event a ‘great pairing’ for Art History Brewing in Geneva

March 9, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

Organizers said all vendors were located less than 25 miles from the brewery, making all products and services locally-based.

Children tap into a log to learn about one skill used to create maple syrup during Maple Sugaring Days in St. Charles on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Maple Sugaring Days in St. Charles offers sweet reason to get outside

March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The event offered Saturday and Sunday by the Kane County Forest Preserve District gave families the opportunity to watch naturalists tap into maple trees in search of what some call...

People cast their votes at Jewel Middle School in North Aurora on April 1, 2025. Voters will head to the polls again to cast ballots in the primary election on March 17, 2026. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

Penman, Breugelmans square off in GOP primary in Illinois Senate District 33

March 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The Republican race in the March 17 primary election in Illinois Senate District 33 is between Danielle Penman and Jessica Breugelmans.

Protestors begin to line up along Lake Street in Aurora on Sunday, March 1, 2026, during a rally focusing on the attacks by the United States in Iran over the weekend. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Protesters rally in Aurora against U.S. strikes in Iran

March 2, 2026 at 1:34 p.m.

A quickly organized protest rally was held Sunday afternoon at Wilder Park in Aurora after the United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend.

Volunteers load up a vehicle on Feb. 28, 2026, at the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry in Aurora on opening day for its new Saturday drive-thru service. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

New Saturday drive-thru service at Aurora food pantry offers option for those in need

March 2, 2026 at 12:10 p.m.

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has begun its new Saturday drive-thru service at its facility at 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora.

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