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.

Latia Johnson, Indian Prairie School District's STEM Integration Specialist, teaches fifth-grade students at the district's new STEM lab, called Studio 204, on March 3, 2026. (School District 204)

Indian Prairie School District 204 unveils new STEM lab at Birkett Center

March 6, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

The new “Studio 204” is designed to be a collaborative space for teachers, students and the community, the district says.

"The Lou" is a pizza topped with spinach mix, mushrooms, sliced Roma tomatoes and a three cheese blend offered at Lou Malnati's pizzerias. (Anthony Souffle/Chicago Tribune)

Lou Malnati’s aims to open restaurant on east side of St. Charles in the fall

March 6, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

The Chicago deep dish restaurant says it has signed a lease for a former restaurant space off of Main Street in St. Charles.

The East Aurora School District Administrative Center is at 310 Seminary Ave. in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

East Aurora School District 131 discussing implementing AI policy

March 5, 2026 at 12:40 p.m.

School District 131 does not currently have an enforceable AI policy on the books, but is considering bringing forward a policy to the school board in the future.

Aurora residents vote in 2022 at the Vaughan Athletic Center in Aurora. Voters will head to the polls again on March 17 to vote in the primary election. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Brian Pollock, Brenda Rodgers vie in Democratic primary for Kane County clerk

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

The winner in the Democratic primary for clerk will go up against incumbent John “Jack” Cunningham, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary.

The St. Charles City Council meets at the St. Charles Municipal Building at 2 E. Main St. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

St. Charles City Council opts not to move forward on zoning moratorium along Route 64

March 4, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

The council is considering how to proceed with development along Route 64, with plans to review and update the city's comprehensive plan.

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

East Aurora School District 131 board OKs $1.1 million annual Chromebook purchase

March 4, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

Students at East Aurora School District 131 have their laptops replaced every three to four years, according to district administration.

No injuries after student pilot crashes plane at Aurora Municipal Airport, police say

March 4, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.

The hard landing caused minor damage to the aircraft, and one runway was temporarily affected, the Aurora Police Department said.

The Tin Shop building, a structure built in 1890 that lies within Batavia's historic district, is demolished on Jan. 20, 2026. The city plans to create a public plaza on the site. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia City Council OKs construction contract for new downtown plaza at old Tin Shop site

March 3, 2026 at 1:43 p.m.

The city recently demolished the 19th century Tin Shop building at 106 N. River St. in order to make way for the new public space.

A map of potential data center projects proposed for the northeast quadrant of Eldamain Road and Route 34 in Yorkville. (Engineering Enterprises, Inc./City of Yorkville)

Yorkville council OKs contracts with engineering firm, acoustical consultant for proposed data center projects

March 3, 2026 at 5:50 a.m.

The city continues to receive pushback from residents as several data center developments are proposed for the area.

A woman in 2025 walks past a voting sign outside Prisco Community Center in Aurora. Voters in the Aurora area will return to the polls on March 17, 2026, to vote in the primary election. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Cain, Johansen, Wegman running for Kane County treasurer in Democratic primary

March 1, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The three candidates will face off in the March 17 primary to determine who will challenge incumbent Republican Chris Lauzen in November.

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