Molly Morrow

Molly Morrow reports on Kane County, Indian Prairie School District 204 and other local stories for The Beacon-News. She graduated from the University of Chicago in 2024 and previously interned on the Tribune’s education desk. When she isn’t reporting, she’s probably running, looking for Chicago’s best iced latte or trying (and failing) to bake bread.

Artist's rendering submitted to the city of St. Charles for what a portion of The Shops at Pheasant Run could look like when developed. (Vequity/City of St. Charles)

Plans for old Pheasant Run resort site in St. Charles recommended for approval

September 26, 2026 at 2:41 p.m.

A month after a Pheasant Run proposal was shot down, a modified development plan has won preliminary St. Charles approval.

St. Charles City Council OKs agreement for 12-unit downtown apartment building

September 24, 2026 at 3:07 p.m.

The long-vacant property is set to be purchased from the city for $100,000 and turned into an apartment building with a parking garage.

The East Aurora School District board meets at the district's Administrative Center at 310 Seminary Ave. in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

East Aurora School District 131 board approves $272.4 million 2026-27 budget

September 23, 2026 at 2:28 p.m.

The district’s projected revenues are about $6.8 million short of what they plan to spend.

Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog speaks during the State of Kane County event Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Board chair says Kane County is in a time of ‘transition’

September 22, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

County leaders on Tuesday discussed things like the county’s financial outlook and current and future efforts in areas like emergency preparedness during the State of Kane County event.

The Batavia City Council meets at the Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center at 100 N. Island Ave. in Batavia. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia residents can test out text-based telehealth service city is considering

September 22, 2026 at 4:53 p.m.

The city is currently considering adding the service permanently, at which point it would cost residents who don’t opt out $9 monthly.

The Kane County Health Department will be offering free measles vaccinations at its Aurora office at 1240 N. Highland Ave. through Sept. 25, department officials said. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Health Department offering free measles vaccinations through Sept. 25 in light of recent cases

September 17, 2026 at 9:25 p.m.

The county recently saw two cases of measles, and nationwide numbers for 2026 have already exceeded last year’s tally of cases.

East Aurora High School will hold its first homecoming parade in years beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, near the high school. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

East Aurora High School’s homecoming parade is coming back on Friday, Sept. 18

September 16, 2026 at 3:28 p.m.

High school and East Aurora School District leadership say the move to bring back the parade, which has not been held for a number of years, is intended to increase...

The Indian Prairie School District 204 board meets at the Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Indian Prairie District 204 saw fewer aggression, technology-based student infractions last year, officials say

September 16, 2026 at 9:03 p.m.

The school district recently launched a new behavior dashboard to look at incidents that occur.

The Kane County Board meets at the Kane County Government Center in Geneva. The board recently passed a balanced budget for 2027. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

After passing a balanced 2027 budget, Kane County looks to the future

September 17, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

After years of spending down its reserves, the county has made cuts, reallocated money and is starting to look to the future.

The East Aurora School District board has approved some new courses for next school year at East Aurora High School. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

East Aurora District 131 board OKs several new high school courses for next school year

September 14, 2026 at 8:59 a.m.

East Aurora High School students will be able to start taking the courses starting in the 2027-28 school year.

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