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The Kane County Health Department's Aurora office is at 1240 N. Highland Ave. With the weather warming up, the department is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes and ticks. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Health Department urges residents to protect themselves against ticks, mosquitoes

May 22, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquitoes and ticks, which can carry diseases such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease.

Sugar Grove man pleads guilty to hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old pedestrian, prosecutors say

May 22, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

The fatal hit-and-run occurred on Oct. 12, 2024, near the 1900 block of Fays Lane in Sugar Grove.

Boy Scouts march in a previous Memorial Day parade in downtown Aurora. This year's Memorial Day parade in Aurora steps off at 10 a.m. Monday at Benton and River streets downtown. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Events set to celebrate Memorial Day weekend in the Aurora area

May 21, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Parades, remembrance ceremonies, breakfast events and more are planned on Monday to honor Memorial Day.

Four baby falcons recently hatched outside Aurora City Hall look at their mother, Vixen. Community members recently voted on names for the baby falcons. (City of Aurora)

After receiving more than 500 votes from the community, Aurora unveils names for baby falcons

May 20, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

Aurora has announced the names that will be given to the four baby falcons that recently hatched outside City Hall.

Aurora police said two teens are facing weapons charges. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Two teens charged with weapons offenses after foot chase on East Side of Aurora, police say

May 19, 2026 at 1:40 p.m.

Three firearms were ultimately recovered following the pursuit, the Aurora Police Department said.

The East Aurora High School Marching Band takes part in a previous Memorial Day parade in downtown Aurora. This year's Memorial Day parade in the city will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, in downtown Aurora. (City of Aurora)

Aurora to host annual Memorial Day parade on May 25

May 18, 2026 at 10:28 a.m.

Longtime community member and U.S. Marine Corps veteran James “Jim” Butler will serve as the parade’s grand marshal.

Aurora launches grant program for neighborhood festivals

May 18, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The city of Aurora is launching a new grant program designed to help support neighborhood festivals scheduled in 2026.

Aurora police said two were wounded Friday in a shooting incident on the city's West Side. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Police: Two wounded in shooting on West Side of Aurora

May 16, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

The incident appears to have been targeted, with no indication of an ongoing threat to the public, according to the Aurora Police Department.

Woman found dead on driveway of her Campton Hills home identified by Coroner’s Office

May 12, 2026 at 3:30 p.m.

An autopsy of the woman has found injuries consistent with a vehicle vs. pedestrian incident, the Kane County Coroner's Office said.

Motorcyclist dies following crash in Oswego, police say

May 11, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist has died following a crash over the weekend in Oswego, according to the Oswego Police Department.

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