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Montgomery resident Sophia Toll checks out plants at Schaefer Greenhouses in Montgomery recently as the 2026 gardening season nears. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Gardeners in the Aurora area itching to get outside and get things growing

April 6, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

While early spring temperatures continue to yo-yo in the Fox Valley, the urge to get outside and get something growing remains strong for local gardeners.

A crowd of children and their parents wait for the start of the Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Easter egg hunt at Aurora church gets kids hopping

April 4, 2026 at 2:06 p.m.

Hundreds of kids and their parents came out for the annual Easter egg hunt at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora on Saturday.

Michael Brackett, owner of Pedal and Spoke in North Aurora, shows off one of the many e-bikes for sale at the shop. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

E-bike sales in the Fox Valley keep on booming, bike shop owners say

April 1, 2026 at 1:29 p.m.

With spring weather on the horizon, cyclists are getting ready for another riding season, with e-bikes arguably the hottest product on the market these days.

Visitors to the Depot Museum in Batavia check out some of the items on display at the new "To Secure These Rights" exhibit at the facility at 155 Houston St. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia museum puts local spin on nation’s 250th anniversary

March 30, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

A new exhibit at the museum, called “To Secure These Rights,” focuses on how Batavia residents have worked and fought for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Blues on the Fox, an annual celebration of blues music, returns June 14-15 to RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (Thomas J. King)

Cheap Trick, Beach Boys, UB40 and more to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

March 30, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

The concert lineup for the venue announced Monday also includes Lauren Alaina, Poi Dog Pondering, the Blues on the Fox Festival featuring Trombone Shorty and Ally Venable and more.

A rack filled with jerseys stands in the concourse at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva on Friday, March 27, 2026, during the annual garage sale event held by the Kane County Cougars baseball team on Friday and Saturday. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

From jerseys to bobbleheads, Kane County Cougars garage sale a hit with baseball fans

March 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The event held Friday and Saturday at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva included a variety of things for sale, including bats, balls and baseball equipment as well as lots of...

Participants listen to a speaker during the "No Kings" rally at McCarty Park in Aurora on Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Troy Stolt/For The Beacon-News)

Protesters in Aurora say ‘No Kings’ rallies are making a difference: ‘Awareness is being raised’

March 28, 2026 at 5:25 p.m.

Protesters gathered at McCarty Park in Aurora Saturday afternoon to voice their concerns about the actions of the Trump administration, one of many "No Kings" rallies taking place around the...

Dena Hasler of Elk Grove Village and her 13-year-old dog Toula await the start of the Fox Valley Park District's Easter egg hunt for dogs on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Lincoln Park Dog Park in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Dogs get a chance to scramble for Easter eggs at Aurora park

March 28, 2026 at 12:28 p.m.

While countless children await the coming of the Easter Bunny, dogs had their day on Saturday as the Fox Valley Park District offered its second annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt...

A variety of items including old beer and pop signs and a jukebox are displayed by Greg Cash of Sycamore, owner of Quarter Mania, on Friday, March 20, 2026, during the Nostalgialand Show and Sale held over the weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Nostalgialand Show and Sale at Kane County Fairgrounds offers blast from the past

March 23, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Coin-operated slot, gumball and pop machines were available at the event as well as jukeboxes, antique advertising, neon signs, clocks, movie memorabilia and more.

Suzanne Ray, co-owner of Wilson Street Mercantile in downtown Batavia, left, shows a bottle of wine to Batavia residents Rona Foltos, center, and Joy Mason, who were among more than 400 who participated in the Batavia MainStreet group's first-ever Step Into Spring: Wine Walk event on Saturday, March 21, 2026. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Wine Walk uncorked in downtown Batavia

March 21, 2026 at 6:14 p.m.

Sold-out event on Saturday draws hundreds to stores downtown for shopping and samples of wine.

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