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The Kane County Board has voted against a proposal to build a "Declaration Square" in honor of America’s 250th anniversary behind the county courthouse at 100 S. Third St. in Geneva. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

Still no home for elm tree, plaque in celebration of America’s 250th, as Kane board votes down courthouse site

May 19, 2026 at 11:34 a.m.

The county accepted the historical marker and tree in November, and in recent months has been working to determine where they’ll be placed.

Three killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 identified, Kane County Coroner’s Office says

May 13, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

The crash happened in the early hours of Sunday morning, when a driver traveling eastbound in the westbound left lane of the interstate in the Aurora area struck another vehicle...

East Aurora High School varsity boys volleyball head coach Jennifer Wilson and libero Edgard Junez shake hands with their Yorkville opponents before the game at Yorkville High School on April 7, 2026. (Josh Boland/baiduhai)

A wish years in the making, boys volleyball team finally a match for East Aurora High School

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

After years of attempts to start a boys volleyball team at East Aurora District 131, the inaugural East Aurora High School squad is well into its first official season.

The Kane County Board is continuing to reallocate its remaining COVID-19 relief money to county projects. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Board OKs more reallocations of COVID-19 relief funds, with spending deadline approaching

May 12, 2026 at 2:36 p.m.

Several transfers approved Tuesday at the board’s regular meeting total over $600,000 and direct funds toward projects in building management, IT and the State’s Attorney’s Office.

Aurora officers did not use excessive force during February student walkout, Kane state’s attorney says

May 12, 2026 at 4:43 p.m.

The State’s Attorney’s Office said it has concluded its review of the incident, finding that Aurora officers acted within the scope of their authority.

Three dead after wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 in Aurora, state police says

May 11, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

The crash occurred when a vehicle traveling east in the westbound left lane struck a vehicle head-on, the state police said.

St. Charles eyes 105-unit Pulte residential development northwest of downtown

May 11, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.

The site under consideration was previously approved for a residential project more than a decade ago that never came to fruition.

Incoming School District 204 Superintendent John Price speaks at a press event on Friday, May 8, 2026, at the district's Crouse Education Center in Aurora. Price will be taking over as the district’s new leader starting July 1. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

John Price preparing to take the helm as Indian Prairie School District 204’s new superintendent

May 13, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

As the school year comes to a close, Indian Prairie School District 204 is gearing up for a major leadership change.

The Indian Prairie District 204 school board meets at the district's Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Indian Prairie D204 board OKs four-year teachers contract, with 2.9% and 2.7% raises in first two years

May 8, 2026 at 3:38 p.m.

First-year teachers’ salaries will increase by $1,636 in the first year of the new contract, bringing the new base salary to $58,039, per the district.

St. Charles considering 12-unit apartment building for city-owned property downtown

May 8, 2026 at 12:21 p.m.

The property, which is less than one acre, sits at the corner of Illinois Street and Route 31 in the city's downtown.

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