Aurora Juneteenth celebration promotes cultural connections By David Sharos June 22, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. The African American Men of Unity group hosted its annual Juneteenth celebration at Martin Luther...
Column: German soccer fan and Aurora Rotary leader share special bond By Denise Crosby June 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. For the past 21 months, a longtime member of the Aurora First Light Rotary Club...
Juneteenth flag-raising in Aurora about history, freedom: ‘We need to remember and celebrate’ By David Sharos June 20, 2026 at 11:02 a.m. Juneteenth was celebrated Friday afternoon during an event at Aurora University featuring music, performances, speeches,...
Public invited to vote on name for new baby elk at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora By Aurora Beacon-News June 19, 2026 at 2:35 p.m. Voting will run through Tuesday, June 30, city officials said.
PrairieFest in Oswego helps bring community together: ‘It always signals the start of summer’ By David Sharos June 19, 2026 at 1:53 p.m. The festival runs through Sunday at PrairieFest Park at 91 Plank Drive in Oswego.
Wayne Messmer Quartet to perform at community concert in Montgomery By Aurora Beacon-News June 19, 2026 at 12:58 p.m. The Wayne Messmer Quartet will perform during a community concert in Montgomery on Wednesday, June...
One of the baby falcons that recently hatched outside Aurora City Hall rescued from Fox River, city says By Molly Morrow June 18, 2026 at 4:04 p.m. A community member and an animal control officer involved in rescuing and reuniting the bird...
Oswego board OKs issuing up to $27.2 million in bonds for work connected to bringing in Lake Michigan water By Linda Girardi June 18, 2026 at 2:16 p.m. The Oswego Village Board recently authorized the issuance of up to $27.2 million in general...
Eagle Scout project adds raised garden beds at Mutual Ground in Aurora By David Sharos June 18, 2026 at 12:02 p.m. The Mutual Ground facility at 418 Oak Ave. in Aurora will look a bit more...
Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s proposed slate of new board members for Paramount, other venues to go to City Council vote By Molly Morrow June 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Laesch’s proposed board appointments for the Aurora Civic Center Authority have recently generated some discussion...