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Visitors take part in a previous Youth and Family Resource Fair in Aurora. This year's event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Youth and Family Resource Fair planned for Thursday in Aurora

April 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will be hosting its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150...

Blues on the Fox, an annual celebration of blues music, returns June 14-15 to RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (Thomas J. King)

Third Eye Blind, Six One Five Collective to perform at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

April 20, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collective will perform at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora this summer, officials with the venue announced Monday.

St. Charles man charged with reckless homicide in Geneva crash that killed couple in their 80s

April 18, 2026 at 1:02 p.m.

Prosecutors are alleging that the St. Charles man's car reached a speed of 119 mph moments before the crash, according to a press release from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s...

The Kane County Health Department will offer two upcoming mental health events, including one at its Aurora location at 1240 N. Highland Ave. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County events to offer free mental health awareness yard signs, naloxone and gun cable locks

April 17, 2026 at 4:28 p.m.

The Kane County Health Department is looking to promote mental health awareness, prevent overdose deaths and support safe firearm storage.

Visitors can get a look at what farm life was like in the past during an event on May 3 at the Conservation Foundation's Dickson-Murst Farm at 2550 Dickson Road in Montgomery. (Conservation Foundation)

Event in Montgomery to focus on farm life

April 17, 2026 at 8:52 a.m.

Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like in bygone days and explore native plant gardens during an event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May...

Aurora man charged after narcotics investigation, Illinois State Police says

April 15, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

A 28-year-old Aurora man has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies following a narcotics investigation, the Illinois State Police said on Wednesday.

Batavia police said a man was injured in a hit-and-run crash in the city. (Batavia Police Department)

Pedestrian injured, North Aurora man charged after hit-and-run crash in Batavia, police say

April 13, 2026 at 11:47 a.m.

A 28-year-old North Aurora man has been charged after a 69-year-old pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Batavia on Friday morning, the Batavia Police Department said.

Kane County Board looking to hire new county ethics advisor

April 13, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The individual selected will be appointed for a three-year term by the Kane County Board chair, with the approval of the full board.

Trees surround Waubonsee Community College's Student Center on the Sugar Grove campus. Waubonsee is working on new ways to support student parents at the campus. (Waubonsee Community College)

Waubonsee gets federal funds to convert space on Sugar Grove campus into locations for student parents

April 10, 2026 at 1:03 p.m.

Waubonsee already has a program providing after-school care for student parents at its downtown Aurora campus.

The historic Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles, seen here in 2017, will host a fundraiser for the St. Charles History Museum on May 7, 2026. ( Rafael Guerrero/Courier-News)

Fundraiser for St. Charles History Museum to be held at Arcada Theatre

April 10, 2026 at 9:06 a.m.

Onesti Entertainment will be hosting a fundraiser for the St. Charles History Museum from 6 to 9 p.m. May 7 in the brand new Club Arcada in the historic Arcada...

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