Stories about crime, heroin and politics dominate the list of 2017’s best-read stories on the Beacon-News website. But readers also flocked to lighter fare with stories about the Wayne’s World celebration events, local businesses news and a visit by Micky Dolenz of the Monkees making the list, too.
These are the headlines for the best-read local stories in 2017:
Wife unaware daughters were dead in St. Charles when estranged husband called
Geneva hospital standoff ends with jail inmate dead
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Micky Dolenz of Monkees fame blows away Fermilab scientists with his knowledge
‘They had his body in the garage that whole time’: Family coming to grips with Aurora teen’s death
Authorities release names of Aurora-area men killed at Wisconsin drag strip
Lawsuit: Kane sergeant called asset forfeiture ‘tax-liberating gold mine’
Rep. Roskam’s office cancels ACA meeting when reporter shows up
The Foundry in Aurora sold, to become new entertainment venue
‘Heroin Highway’ between Kane and Chicago thriving, officials say
Aurora set to party on for ‘Wayne’s World’ anniversary
2 killed, 1 injured in early morning shooting outside Aurora bar
Dash cam video, reports detail crash that killed teen girl in Yorkville
Police: Aurora man, 18, found shot to death inside ex-girlfriend’s residence
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