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Aurora man facing weapons and cannabis charges following investigation, state police says

April 9, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

Estevon D. Vargas of Aurora is currently being held at the Kane County jail, with a status hearing set for April 22, according to Kane County court records.

Earth Day celebration planned in Geneva

April 8, 2026 at 8:59 a.m.

Recycling, children's activities, food vendors and more will be part of Geneva's Earth Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville...

A Monday fire left a mixed-use building in Aurora uninhabitable, Aurora Fire Department officials said. (Aurora Fire Department)

Three displaced, commercial storage facility office closed after fire in Aurora

April 7, 2026 at 1:49 p.m.

The fire left a two-story mixed-use building serving as both a commercial storage facility office and a residence uninhabitable.

West Aurora High School's Kenny Battle soars for a rebound during a 60-58 win against East Aurora on Jan. 13, 1984. Battle will coach the West Aurora men's alumni team against a team of East Aurora alumni during an event on Friday, April 10, 2026, in Aurora. (Carl Wagner/baiduhai)

East-West Alumni Basketball Game set for Friday in Aurora

April 7, 2026 at 1:09 p.m.

The women’s alumni game will begin at 6 p.m., with the men’s alumni game immediately following, according to organizers.

Batavia police are focusing on safety issues along Randall Road. (Batavia Police Department)

After two recent fatal crashes, Batavia police aiming to improve safety along Randall Road corridor

April 7, 2026 at 9:05 a.m.

The police department reviewed crash data and enforcement activity, and is making recommendations aimed at improving safety along Randall Road.

The Kane County Health Department's headquarters is at 1240 N. Highland Ave. in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Health Department to continue Parent Cafes this year, encouraging fathers, male caregivers to join

April 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

The events are meant to provide a space for parents and caregivers to share their experiences, the health department says.

A woman has been charged following a fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Charles, police said. (St. Charles Police Department)

Elgin man dead, West Chicago woman charged in fatal hit-and-run crash in St. Charles, police say

April 5, 2026 at 2:38 p.m.

The St. Charles Police Department is encouraging anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact the department at 630-377-4435.

Cynthia Bennett-Valtman of Minooka, who performed taps during the ceremony, and others listen to speakers during a Memorial Day weekend observance at West Aurora Cemetery in 2021. Volunteers are needed for a clean-up event at the cemetery on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Volunteers needed for clean-up event at West Aurora Cemetery

April 3, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

Volunteers are being sought to help spruce up West Aurora Cemetery during an event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25.

Aurora police say the investigation is continuing into a gunfire incident in the city. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Two charged following gunfire incident on East Side of Aurora, police say

April 1, 2026 at 1:59 p.m.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Aurora Police Department Investigations Division at 630-256-5500.

Kane County Health Department encourages vaccination, provides tips for protecting children from measles

April 6, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

The department is encouraging vaccination and precautions like handwashing and staying home when sick in the lead-up to summer activities.

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