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Oswego man charged with murder in connection with fatal Yorkville hit-and-run, police say

September 23, 2026 at 12:23 p.m.

A 21-year-old Oswego man has been charged with first-degree murder following a hit-and-run crash on Sunday in Yorkville that left a 23-year-old man from Sandwich dead and another person injured,...

Man from Sandwich dies, another person injured in hit-and-run crash in Yorkville, police say

September 22, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

The incident occurred on the 300 block of East Veterans Parkway in Yorkville, police said.

Rich Clausel, a longtime staff member at West Aurora High School, has been named the grand marshal of the school's 2026 Homecoming Parade, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. (West Aurora School District)

Longtime staff member named grand marshal of West Aurora High School Homecoming Parade

September 22, 2026 at 1:52 p.m.

Longtime West Aurora High School staff member Rich Clausel has been named the grand marshal of the school's 2026 Homecoming Parade, which will be held on Thursday, school officials said.

Six displaced, home uninhabitable following fire on Aurora’s West Side

September 21, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from the roof at the rear of a 1½-story single-family home, according to the Aurora Fire Department.

Volunteers arrive at Island Park Pavilion in North Aurora on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, for one of the few Fox River clean-up efforts that wasn't canceled due to stormy weather in the Fox Valley. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Fox Valley drying out after storms over the weekend cancel parade, marathon and more

September 21, 2026 at 4:20 p.m.

Stormy weather canceled a number of activities in the Aurora area over the weekend, with the region finally getting a break from the rain on Monday.

Fiestas Patrias Parade in downtown Aurora canceled due to storms

September 20, 2026 at 2:31 p.m.

Due to the showers and thunderstorms that hit Aurora throughout the weekend, the 2026 Fiestas Patrias Parade set for 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in the city's downtown was canceled.

League of Women Voters of Central Kane County hosting candidate forums on Sept. 22, 23 before Nov. 3 election

September 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The forums will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 23 at Batavia’s City Hall, and they will also be streamed online.

Aurora police said a man died in a crash early Friday morning on the city's far East Side. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Man dies following rollover crash on Aurora’s Far East Side, police say

September 18, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

The crash happened around 5 a.m. Friday at the intersection of Eola Road and McCoy Drive, the Aurora Police Department said.

Aurora Central Catholic High School students stand recently near the adaptive ball field on the Marklund Hyde Center campus in Geneva. The students volunteered at Marklund and paired up with residents for adaptive soccer and hands-on activities. (Marklund)

Aurora Central Catholic students volunteer at Marklund

September 18, 2026 at 8:56 a.m.

Nearly 100 students and teachers from Aurora Central Catholic High School's junior class spent their recent Day of Service volunteering at the Marklund Hyde Center in Geneva, Marklund officials said.

Participants shop at vendor booths during the Moon Festival at Pacifica Square in Aurora in 2024. This year's fest, featuring a variety of activities, will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Pacifica Square on the city's far East Side. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Moon Festival in Aurora to feature ramen-eating challenge, cultural performances and more

September 17, 2026 at 9:52 a.m.

Pacifica Square in Aurora will host its sixth annual Moon Festival from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, event organizers said.

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