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A road in the shopping center near the Oswego Chick-fil-A restaurant on Route 34 was closed off on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, following an incident that left one person dead and another hospitalized. A Kankakee man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the incident at the restaurant. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kankakee man, 19, charged with first-degree murder after fatal stabbing at Oswego Chick-fil-A

October 27, 2025 at 8:03 a.m.

A Kankakee man, 19, has been charged with first-degree murder following a fatal stabbing on Wednesday at an Oswego Chick-fil-A that left a delivery driver dead and a maintenance worker...

Police tape blocks off an Oswego Chick-fil-A location on the 2700 block of Route 34 following an incident Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, that left one person dead and another hospitalized, Oswego police said. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

New details emerge in fatal stabbing at Oswego Chick-fil-A

October 23, 2025 at 4:44 p.m.

The incident early Wednesday morning at the Chick-fil-A restaurant on the 2700 block of Route 34 in Oswego left one dead and another hospitalized.

Police tape blocks off an Oswego Chick-fil-A location on the 2700 block of Route 34 following an incident on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, that left one person dead and another hospitalized, Oswego police said. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

1 dead and another hospitalized after Oswego Chick-fil-A stabbing, police say

October 22, 2025 at 4:42 p.m.

One person is dead and another hospitalized following an incident in the early hours of Wednesday morning at the restaurant, which was not open to the public when the incident...

A view of downtown Aurora from along the Fox River. Financial website WalletHub has ranked Aurora as one of the top 40 safest cities in the United States. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Website ranks Aurora among top 40 safest cities in the United States

October 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

WalletHub ranked 182 of the country’s largest cities, and Aurora came in 33rd this year for safety.

Batavia City Council approves 3.5% raises for some city employee positions

October 22, 2025 at 8:42 a.m.

The raises are set to take effect in 2026, according to documents included in Monday’s meeting agenda.

Batavia to install EV chargers at Batavia Public Library, with expected completion in November

October 21, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

The city already has a charging station at Batavia High School, and one in the west parking lot of City Hall.

Campton Hills Police Department addresses charges against former chief, puts current officer on paid leave

October 20, 2025 at 8:02 p.m.

The department says it has implemented “enhanced procedures for evidence management and internal oversight” following an Illinois State Police investigation.

The Kane County Board is continuing to discuss the proposed 2026 county budget. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County public safety leaders criticize proposed budget cuts

October 17, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

The pushback comes after the Kane County Board on Tuesday OK’d the county finance director making a draft budget with cuts to county offices.

Indictments against former Campton Hills police chief, officers unsealed

October 16, 2025 at 8:55 p.m.

The indictments against former Campton Hills Police Chief Steven Millar and three former and current officers from the department following an investigation by the Illinois State Police have been unsealed,...

The Aurora Police Department has launched a new unit aimed at protecting seniors from crimes and scams. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Aurora Police Department launches new unit to protect seniors from crimes and scams

October 23, 2025 at 4:55 p.m.

The initiative assigns trained officers to patrol areas to provide support to seniors and assist those who are victims of crimes.

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