East Aurora School District looking at $6.8 million deficit in its tentative 2026-27 budget
The district is slated to hold a public hearing and ask for school board approval of the final budget at the board's Sept. 21 meeting.
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Vacant apartment building catches fire in Aurora
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, the Aurora Fire Department said on Thursday.
Indian Prairie District 204 to add security positions at all its high schools
The new positions are intended to monitor entries and exits after dismissal at the schools, the district said.
Kane County residents and businesses eligible for disaster loan assistance following early July storms
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved a disaster declaration for the July 2-4 storms in several Illinois counties.
Kane County Board OKs roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for next year’s budget
Kane County is looking at a roughly $2.3 million property tax levy hike for 2027, as its county board’s efforts to clamp down on cash reserve spending and solve the...
As Army Corps study stalls, future still uncertain for Fox River dams: ‘It’s just going to run its course’
With the dams’ future long in question, Fox Valley municipalities are left to wait on the federal study or move ahead on their own.
Two dead after fiery crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora, Illinois State Police say
The crash is still under investigation, according to the state police.
Kane County Board OKs $402 million 2027 budget, without use of cash from dwindling reserve fund
The budget is balanced without the use of the county’s cash reserves, a major talking point among the board in recent years.
St. Charles continues to discuss potential development plan for former Pheasant Run Resort site
Preliminary plans for The Shops at Pheasant Run include businesses like a bank, oil change facility and a Dutch Bros Coffee.
Batavia woman makes neighborhood ‘stick library’ for dogs: ‘I think it brings joy to people’
Kathy Freedlund, 74, came up with the idea after seeing free neighborhood libraries around town, and decided to create a set-up for dogs to get sticks.