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Anti-violence community coalition to host event in Aurora with activities, tacos, gun safe distribution

August 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The event — called “Lighting the Way to a Safer Aurora” — is being put on by Project Safe Aurora, according to the Kane County Health Department, which serves as...

Tori and Michael Shaffer of Oswego and their son Timothy spend some time at an event at Dickson-Murst Farm in Montgomery in 2024. The Conservation Foundation will host its 20th anniversary Day at the Farm event at the Dickson-Murst Farm on Aug. 23, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Day at the Farm event planned in Montgomery

August 7, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

The Conservation Foundation will host its 20th anniversary Day at the Farm event at Dickson-Murst Farm at 2550 Dickson Road in Montgomery from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

Geneva event to give public chance to meet new fire chief and deputy chief

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

Geneva residents looking to meet the city’s new fire chief and deputy chief can do so on Aug. 17, at an open house at Gneva City Hall from 5 to...

Three die following four-vehicle crash in Kendall County, Illinois State Police say

August 3, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Three people have died, and a 22-year-old Sugar Grove man has been charged with aggravated driving under the influence, after a four-vehicle crash Friday night in Kendall County, according to...

The keyboard of a MacBook pro laptop. (Tim Graham/Getty Images)

Letter: Behavior at recent presentation concerning

August 2, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

A letter writer shares concerns after attending a recent presentation in Sugar Grove.

Beep baseball uses a ball with a built-in speaker. The 2026 National Beep Baseball Association World Series will begin Monday, Aug. 3, in Aurora. (John Leyba/Denver Post)

National Beep Baseball World Series set to begin in Aurora

August 1, 2026 at 2:49 p.m.

The championship is expected to bring more than 600 visually-impaired athletes representing 21 teams from across the United States, as well as family members, fans, volunteers and supporters, to the...

Customers spend some time at Pollyanna Brewing in downtown St. Charles in 2021. Pollyanna will host a special holiday pop-up called Christmas on the Fox beginning Nov. 19. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Holiday pop-up planned at Pollyanna Brewing in St. Charles

July 31, 2026 at 12:48 p.m.

The pop-up will include "immersive" holiday decor, special cocktails, seasonal food and holiday programming for all ages, officials said.

Bikers enjoy a ride along the Fox River in Geneva last spring. Geneva is asking bicyclists to take part in an online survey about biking in the city. The deadline to participate is Tuesday, Sept. 8. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Geneva bicyclists asked to participate in online survey about biking in the city

July 31, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

The survey seeks to obtain a better understanding of current bicycling conditions in Geneva and pinpoint areas for improvement, officials said.

Man dies in head-on crash in Kendall County

July 30, 2026 at 12:12 p.m.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:41 p.m. Wednesday on Galena Road west of Clark Road in Little Rock Township.

Batavia assessing condition of buildings in its Historic District

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The city of Batavia is performing an exterior building condition assessment of approximately 75 historic properties within the Batavia Historic District as part of the city's ongoing focus on preserving...

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