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Aurora resident Laura Lynne teaches an online art class out of her home recently. (Laura Lynne)

Whether online or in the classroom, Aurora art teacher aims to connect with students

March 11, 2025 at 9:45 a.m.

Aurora resident Laura Lynne found her passion as an artist when she was a child and probably never dreamed that one day she’s be teaching art using a computer screen...

Voters will head to the polls in the Fox Valley on April 1 to cast ballots in a number of races, including one for mayor of St. Charles. (Mark Black / For The Beacon-News)

Incumbent, former Kane County chief judge square off in race for mayor of St. Charles

March 9, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

The race for mayor in St. Charles in the April 1 general election is between incumbent Lora Vitek and former Kane County Chief Judge Clint Hull.

Jose Luis Zamora, left, votes during the primary election in Aurora last month. Voters in the Fox Valley will head to the polls on April 1 to vote on many different races, including the contest for mayor of Batavia. (Antonio Perez / baiduhai)

Batavia mayor’s race in April 1 election features longtime incumbent, first-time challenger

March 7, 2025 at 9:11 p.m.

The race for mayor in Batavia in the April 1 election is between longtime incumbent Jeffery Schielke and first-time challenger Thomas Connelly.

The Batavia MainStreet group will offer a scavenger hunt beginning Saturday and running through April designed to get people to visit downtown Batavia. (April Duda Photography)

Scavenger hunt aims to bring visitors to downtown Batavia

March 5, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

The Batavia MainStreet group is encouraging visitors to be out on the hunt to discover new businesses and shopping opportunities in the city's downtown area by offering a “Share the...

A crowd gathers around a cooking station at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in St. Charles on Sunday where sap collected from maple trees was boiled down to make syrup during Maple Sugaring Days. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Maple Sugaring Days draws a crowd to forest preserve in St. Charles

March 3, 2025 at 4:11 p.m.

The two-day event was held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve at 37W700 Dean St. in St. Charles.

Matt Jania of Geneva shows off an item he bought at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, which opened for the season over the weekend. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Opening of Kane County Flea Market an early sign of spring for Aurora-area shoppers

March 3, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

One of the annual rites of spring in the Aurora area is the opening of the Kane County Flea Market, a tradition that dates back almost six decades.

Leah Lichy of North Aurora, along with her husband Paul and son Kooper, 7, visit the 17th annual Fine Arts Festival at West Aurora High School on Saturday morning. The Lichys' fourth-grade daughter Ireland was scheduled to play the recorder at the event. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

From paintings to music, festival in Aurora puts spotlight on student art

March 1, 2025 at 7:34 p.m.

Students’ artistic efforts were on full display Saturday at West Aurora High School as School District 129 offered its 17th annual Fine Arts Festival.

A crowd of about 300 came out Saturday afternoon in St. Charles to protest recent actions of the Trump administration. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

At rally in St. Charles, protestors decry Trump policies, show support for Ukraine

March 3, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

A crowd of protestors in St. Charles Saturday gathered to express their concerns with various recent actions of the Trump administration, including the contentious meeting Friday between the president and...

Scott Beltran, owner of Daddio’s Diner in Batavia, said the soaring price of eggs is putting the restaurant he opened more than 18 years ago at risk. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Soaring egg prices have left Aurora-area restaurants and bakeries scrambling: ‘Honestly, we’re nearly bankrupt’

February 28, 2025 at 8:36 a.m.

Egg prices in the United States hit an all-time average high of $4.95 per dozen this month, officials have said, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicting the price could...

Batavia Depot Museum Curator Jessica Meis sets up one of the displays that will be featured beginning March 1 at the museum as part of an exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the facility. (Batavia Depot Museum)

Exhibit honoring Batavia Depot Museum’s 50th anniversary to have 1970s vibe

February 22, 2025 at 12:45 p.m.

The Batavia Depot Museum will be celebrating 50 years this spring and summer with a special throwback effort that will include the sounds and sights of the 1970s.

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