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From left, Aurora Capital Projects Manager Ian Wade; Ald. Jonathan Nunez, 4th Ward; Ald. Juany Garza, 2nd Ward; Ald. Ted Mesiacos, 3rd Ward; state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora; Aurora Mayor John Laesch; and Roberto Velazquez, founder and president of Semper Fi Land Services, break ground on the Mastodon Lake restoration project on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Aurora launches Mastodon Lake restoration project

August 20, 2026 at 4:48 p.m.

The project aims to clear sediment and decaying matter from the bottom of the lake, improve water quality and habitat conditions, reduce erosion and add recreational features and native plants,...

At the Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, Russ Whitaker, left, an attorney who represents M/I Homes, presents the company's plan to build a townhouse development on the city's far East Side as Ald. Daniel Barreiro, 1st Ward, listens. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Aurora City Council eyes proposed townhouse project with sustainability features near Fox Valley Mall

August 20, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The proposed development, set to be named Kingsley Row, would bring 185 townhomes in 38 buildings to long undeveloped land in the triangle created by the intersection of Ogden Avenue...

Aurora city employees picket outside City Hall in downtown Aurora on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Several of those employees returned to City Hall on Aug. 11 to speak at a City Council meeting asking for a "fair contract." (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Aurora city employees demand a ‘fair contract’ as negotiations continue

August 17, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

Five months after picketing outside City Hall and 20 months after beginning contract negotiations with the city, a group of unionized Aurora city employees is again demanding what they call...

Amari Lewis, 13, of the Aurora Flyers, on Aug. 7, 2026, wears the medals that he earned at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games in Iowa. (Angelica Lewis)

Aurora-area track athletes earn honors at AAU Junior Olympic Games

August 16, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

A number of Aurora-area athletes placed in the top 10 in events at one of the largest youth track and field championships in the U.S. last week – the Amateur...

Aurora City Hall is at 44 E. Downer Place in downtown Aurora. City officials are beginning to put together Aurora's proposed 2027 city budget. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Aurora facing preliminary $14 million deficit as it begins putting together proposed 2027 budget, officials say

August 14, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Aurora is beginning to put together its proposed 2027 city budget, which faces a preliminary projected deficit of $14.3 million in its general fund, city officials said.

A peregrine falcon named Vixen gets ready to feed her four little hatchlings on May 5, 2026, at a nest on the outside of the second floor of Aurora City Hall in downtown Aurora. (Tom Schrader)

Aurora City Hall’s popular baby falcons seen as sign of Fox River’s resurgence

August 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Falcons in downtown Aurora show success of environmental clean-up efforts along the Fox River, advocates say.

Aurora area recovering from storms, with a few events canceled due to the weather

August 12, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

The city of Aurora is still recovering after two mornings of heavy storms and high winds this week.

Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora experienced exterior flooding and storm debris issues during heavy storms Tuesday. (Fox Valley Park District)

Heavy storms cause significant damage in Aurora area

August 11, 2026 at 4:19 p.m.

Heavy storms with strong winds over 75 mph hit the Aurora area Tuesday morning, causing significant damage in the city of Aurora and in the area, officials said.

Athletes on the Aurora Sundowners Track Club spend time with the club's founder Wilbert Walters on July 28, 2026. Several of those athletes qualified for the 2026 AAU Junior Olympics which runs through Aug. 8 in Iowa. (Aurora Sundowners Track Club)

Young Aurora athletes compete at AAU Junior Olympic Games: ‘I’m representing something bigger than me’

August 5, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

Many athletes from the Aurora Sundowners and Aurora Flyers track clubs are competing in Iowa at one of the largest youth track and field championships in the U.S. – the...

Aurora Mayor John Laesch hands resident Pete Andrews a sample of fiberglass composite at a resident feedback meeting at Aurora City Hall concerning the Orchard Road sound wall project on July 29, 2026. Fiberglass was one of three construction materials officials proposed for the new sound wall. (Addison Wright/The Beacon-News)

Aurora presents design proposals for Orchard Road sound wall, aiming to have final design soon

August 2, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Residents offer feedback on the proposed new sound wall during the meeting at Aurora City Hall.

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