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Wild Fork meat and seafood market opened in early May at 936 S. Route 59 in Aurora. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

With exotic items as well as traditional offerings, new Wild Fork meat market in Aurora focuses on variety

May 30, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

With a variety of exotic items like alligator and wild boar along with more traditional meat and seafood items, the new Wild Fork shop in Aurora aims to offer a...

Big Rock resident Nathan Schlachter spends some time on the giant chessboard that was installed last summer at Big Rock Community Park as part of his Eagle Scout project. (Jennifer Smith)

Big Rock teen’s love of chess on display at Community Park

May 29, 2025 at 8:41 a.m.

For his Eagle Scout project, Nathan Schlachter created a huge chessboard and pieces for use outdoors at the park in Big Rock.

Visitors look at artwork on display at the 27th annual Fine Art Show over the weekend in downtown St. Charles. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

St. Charles show a magnet for Fox Valley art lovers

May 27, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The St. Charles Business Alliance offered its 27th annual Fine Art Show, a juried display of more than 100 artists in downtown St. Charles.

Scott Wasulko and his wife Lauren, along with their two daughters, Molly, left, and Lucy came to the annual Memorial Day parade that drew thousands to downtown Aurora Monday morning. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

For many residents, Memorial Day parade in Aurora a longstanding tradition: ‘We come every year’

May 26, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade stepped off at Benton Street and River Street in downtown Aurora where crowds had gathered throughout the morning to enjoy the event.

The annual Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is scheduled to be held June 7 on the Fox River. (Fox Valley Park District)

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race set for June 7 on Fox River

May 26, 2025 at 12:38 p.m.

First held in 1961, the event sponsored by the Fox Valley Park District features multiple categories for participants in both competitive and recreational divisions.

Daniel Leisten of Naperville enjoys some macaroni and cheese Friday night during the third annual Cuisine at the Crossroads food truck festival in North Aurora. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Food truck festival ushers in Memorial Day weekend in North Aurora

May 23, 2025 at 9:51 p.m.

North Aurora's third annual Cuisine at the Crossroads event ran for four hours Friday at Riverfront Park.

Travelers stand in line as they head to a TSA checkpoint in Terminal 1 at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on May 7, 2025. Experts predict a record number of people will be traveling this Memorial Day weekend. (Stacey Wescott / baiduhai)

Record number of travelers predicted for Memorial Day weekend

May 20, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.

According to the AAA travel group, a record 45.1 million Americans are predicted to travel for Memorial Day weekend, breaking a 20-year-old record.

Heather Pontious of Naperville, left, and Aurora resident Janel Zuranski, along with their dogs, visit Highland Park last year on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the village's Fourth of July parade in 2022. Both women are volunteers with the HOPE organization which provides animal assisted support to those in crisis. (Heather Pontious)

Women from Aurora and Naperville and their dogs offer comfort to those in need

May 19, 2025 at 12:33 p.m.

The women are part of a nationwide organization known as HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response whose mission, according to its website, is “to provide comfort and encouragement through animal-assisted support to...

A customer looks at items at the Stamper Cheese booth on Saturday at the Batavia Farmers Market. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

With nearly 60 vendors, Batavia Farmers Market puts emphasis on variety

May 18, 2025 at 12:20 p.m.

Batavia MainStreet opened its farmers market for its 30th year on Saturday. The market in Batavia will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Oct. 25.

Visitors to the Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora look at a paper mache tree showcasing Mexican toys which is on display through May 30. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Aurora exhibit celebrates the joy of Mexican toys

May 17, 2025 at 3:25 p.m.

The Santori Public Library in downtown Aurora is offering visitors a chance to relive their childhood as well as celebrate Mexican art and culture with the "Behind Every Toy, There...

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