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Lore Solano of North Aurora and her dog Dolce get ready to take part in the pet parade Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the village of North Aurora's Dog Days of Summer event. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Festival gives dogs their day in North Aurora

July 19, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The village of North Aurora offered its Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday at Riverfront Park.

A temporary Peace Plaza sign is unveiled Saturday, July 11, 2026, outside the Jeffrey Schielke Government Center in Batavia. During a ceremony Saturday, South Riverwalk Plaza was renamed Peace Plaza. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia events put focus on new bike ramp, Peace Plaza

July 16, 2026 at 12:14 p.m.

Batavia officials held back-to-back dedication ceremonies last weekend, highlighting both a new project as well as the renaming of a site nearby, both honoring the concept of peace.

Fest-goers enter Windmill City Festival in Batavia on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The three-day fest featured music, food, entertainment and a variety of activities for families. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Windmill City Festival in Batavia a summer staple that brings community together

July 13, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

The three-day fest held over the weekend in Batavia included music, food, entertainment and a variety of family-friendly activities.

Shoppers check out a booth on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the midweek Aurora Farmers Market at West Plaza, 1999 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Wednesday version of Aurora Farmers Market opens, giving shoppers a midweek option

July 12, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The midweek Aurora Farmers Market at West Plaza will run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 2. The Wednesday market is in addition to the weekend farmers...

People wait in line to place an order at Strawberries BBQ during the rescheduled Fourth of July fireworks show on Friday, July 10, 2026, at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Delayed a week by severe weather, Aurora’s Fourth of July fireworks show still draws a crowd

July 11, 2026 at 10:52 a.m.

Aurora's fireworks celebration to salute the Fourth of July may have been delayed a week due to severe weather, but those attending the makeup event at RiverEdge Park Friday evening...

A 46-star American flag is one of many flags and banners on display as part of a new exhibit at Little White School Museum in Oswego. (Joe Noce)

Oswego museum opens exhibit of historic banners and flags

July 6, 2026 at 12:35 p.m.

The Fourth of July weekend is over, but Oswego's Little White School Museum is offering a new way to keep celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary.

A fountain and a carnival area are seen at last year's Windmill City Festival in Batavia. The annual festival returns Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Batavia Riverwalk. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

For organizers, ‘something magical’ about Windmill City Fest in Batavia, set to begin Friday

July 6, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

The Batavia Park District, in conjunction with the city of Batavia and the Batavia Depot Museum, will again offer the annual Windmill City Festival, set to begin at 5 p.m....

Kayla Kramarczyk, 10, of Oswego, shows off her bike that she decorated Friday, July 3, 2026, for the Oswego 250 Wheels on Parade offered by the Oswegoland Park District in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Oswego event gives kids a chance to deck out their bikes to honor America’s 250th birthday

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

In celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary, Oswegoland Park District rolled out its Oswego 250 Wheels on Parade event.

The Lazcano family of Aurora watch a group of cars drive by during Aurora’s Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 4, 2026, in downtown Aurora. (Dominic Di Palermo/For The Beacon-News)

For fans, Aurora Fourth of July parade an annual tradition: ‘We have to be here’

July 4, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Thousands of local residents came out in force Saturday morning to watch the parade, many of whom said the event is a 'must-do' every July.

Francisco Lizalde and Elvia Gramillo, both center, react to a U.S. goal in the first half as the group attends a World Cup watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on July 1, 2026. The U.S. won their round-of-32 match against Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Fans cheer on US at Aurora’s World Cup watch party: ‘Soccer is our jam’

July 2, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

Hundreds of fans came out to cheer on the U.S. team during a World Cup watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora Wednesday evening.

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