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Aurora police said an Aurora man was recently charged in connection with a narcotics investigation. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Aurora man charged in connection with ongoing narcotics investigation, police say

September 17, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.

An Aurora man has been charged in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation that recently led to the recovery of a number of firearms, narcotics, ammunition and cash, the Aurora...

The Venue at 21 S. Broadway in downtown Aurora is hosting all activities for the City of Lights Film Festival, which is set for Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18 and 19, 2026. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

City of Lights Film Festival begins Friday in downtown Aurora

September 16, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

The event will run Friday and Saturday at The Venue at 21 S. Broadway.

The St. Charles Public Library at 1 S. Sixth Ave. in St. Charles will host the third annual Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the library. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Career Fair in St. Charles to feature more than 20 local employers

September 11, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

The St. Charles Public Library, in partnership with workNet Batavia, will host the third annual Career Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, at the library,...

Members of the Aurora Police and Fire Honor Guard during a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, hang a wreath to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. This year's 9/11 remembrance event in Aurora will be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at the Aurora Police Department at 1200 E. Indian Trail. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Aurora-area events to mark 25th anniversary of terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001

September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

There will be several events in the Aurora area on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.

Second section of Fox River Trail in Geneva to be closed starting Sept. 14 due to construction project

September 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The closure has to do with the construction of a new sanitary sewer river crossing in the area, the city of Geneva says.

Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church in Aurora to celebrate 40th anniversary of church building

September 6, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 13, the Rev. Thomas Babler, who led the first service at Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church on the far East Side of Aurora, will take...

Nicolle Becker of Oswego, her husband Kyle and son Andrew check out one of the many trucks at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center in Aurora during the annual Kids Expo in 2023. This year's event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, at the aquatic center. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Kids Expo in Aurora to feature interactive exhibits, emergency vehicles and more

September 4, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will host her annual Kids Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, 828 Montgomery...

Batavia woman sentenced to eight years in prison for 2023 DUI crash that killed two, prosecutors say

September 3, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

Melissa J. Hill, 58, pleaded guilty in June to two counts of aggravated DUI in a crash causing death in connection with the 2023 incident near Sugar Grove.

Reported scam targeting family members of people in Kane County jail, officials say

September 1, 2026 at 9:54 a.m.

Anyone who receives a suspicious call concerning the jail should hang up and contact the Kane County State's Attorney's office at 630-232-3500, according to officials.

Burlington man charged with murder in connection with 2010 death of Aurora child ordered detained pretrial

August 28, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

A Burlington man charged with first-degree murder in connection with the 2010 death of an 11-month-old child in Aurora was ordered detained pretrial at a hearing Friday, according to the...

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