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Brewers in St. Charles work on a previous beer collaboration to benefit charity. In August, six St. Charles breweries will hold a Belgian beer competition to raise money for the St. Charles History Museum. (St. Charles Business Alliance)

St. Charles breweries to hold Belgian beer competition to raise funds for History Museum

July 28, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

Six breweries in St. Charles will be having a month-long Belgian beer competition in August to shine a light on the rich Belgian history in St. Charles, according to a...

Participants at a National Night Out celebration in 2024 in Aurora check out an Aurora Fire Department fire truck during the event. This year's National Night Out activities in Aurora are set for Aug. 4. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora announces plans for National Night Out

July 27, 2026 at 12:26 p.m.

City officials have announced activities designed to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Aurora.

With new state rules in effect, Kane County Health Department encouraging early lead testing for children

July 27, 2026 at 2:02 p.m.

The Kane County Health Department is encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to their pediatrician about lead testing for children at 12 and 24 months old.

The Aurora Police Department is encouraging residents to report the use of illegal fireworks in the city. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Aurora police officers have issued 32 citations for illegal fireworks this summer, officials say

July 27, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The Aurora Police Department is continuing enforcement efforts and asking residents to report illegal fireworks activity in the city.

Oswego man sentenced to 10 years in prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material, prosecutors say

July 24, 2026 at 3:50 p.m.

An Oswego man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to disseminating child sexual abuse material, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said on...

Six men charged with running brothels in Chicago suburbs detained pretrial, prosecutors say

July 24, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

The six men recently arrested and charged following a 15-month investigation into prostitution at alleged brothels in Aurora, West Dundee, Rockford and South Elgin will be detained pretrial, according to...

Brandon Burggraf, of Geneva, won the Naperville Men’s Amateur Championship held July 18-19 at Naperville's Naperbrook and Springbrook golf courses. He had a 2-under-par score of 142. (Naperville Park District)

Geneva man wins amateur golf tournament

July 24, 2026 at 11:25 a.m.

Geneva resident Brandon Burggraf was the winner of the Naperville Men’s Amateur Championship with a 2-under-par score of 142.

Fans take part in the Blues on the Fox fest at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on June 20, 2026. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, RiverEdge Park officials said the upcoming concert by the Beach Boys at the venue has been rescheduled to 2027.
(Thomas J. King)

Upcoming Beach Boys concert at RiverEdge Park in Aurora rescheduled to 2027

July 22, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Beach Boys concert at Aurora’s RiverEdge Park set for Aug. 14, 2026, has been rescheduled to next year and is now set for Saturday, Aug. 21, 2027, park officials...

6 men charged after 15-month investigation into prostitution in Chicago suburbs, prosecutors say

July 22, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Six men have been charged following a 15-month investigation into prostitution occurring at alleged brothels in Aurora, West Dundee, Rockford and South Elgin, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s...

Yorkville woman charged with first-degree murder, police say

July 20, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

A 31-year-old Yorkville woman has been charged with first-degree murder following what police are calling a domestic-related incident in the early hours of Saturday, according to the Yorkville Police Department.

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