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Those attending the Alley Art Festival in downtown Aurora on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, check out some of the booths available at the fest. The final Alley Art Festival will be held in August in downtown Aurora. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Deadline nears for artists who want to be part of final Alley Art Festival in downtown Aurora

April 29, 2026 at 2:18 p.m.

The festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water...

St. Charles Township man sentenced to 27 years in prison in drug-induced homicide case

April 29, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Officials with the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said that Eric R. Fabisiak, 26, knowingly sold counterfeit M-30 oxycodone pills, known as “blues,” laced with fentanyl, according to a news...

New exhibit to debut in downtown Aurora transforms ‘trash’ into art

April 28, 2026 at 1:18 p.m.

The city of Aurora’s Public Art Division is set to unveil a new exhibit on May 1 that will showcase discarded materials that have been transformed into works of art.

Driver killed in shooting involving Warrenville officer on I-88 in DeKalb County after police chase, state police says

April 28, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

The shooting occurred at around 3:12 p.m. Monday, on Interstate 88 westbound near Keslinger Road near the border of Kane and DeKalb counties, the Illinois State Police said in a...

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum at 53 N. Broadway in Aurora recently won two statewide awards. (Bob Lockwood/baiduhai)

Aurora Regional Fire Museum wins two statewide awards

April 27, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Aurora Mayor John Laesch honored the museum for winning the two awards during a recent meeting of the Aurora City Council's Committee of the Whole.

Visitors look at artwork on display at last year's Fine Art Show in downtown St. Charles. Organizers are looking for volunteers to help out at this year's event, set for May 23 and 24. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Volunteers sought to work at St. Charles Fine Art Show

April 26, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

Volunteers are being sought to help out during the 28th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show to be held May 23 and 24 in downtown St. Charles.

Montgomery Park in Montgomery is one of several Fox Valley Park District sites that have experienced recent flooding. The district advises those using its parks and trails this weekend to respect closures, avoid flooded paths and prioritize their safety. (Fox Valley Park District)

Fox Valley Park District sees flooding at some popular sites, especially along Fox River

April 24, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

Several popular areas across the Fox Valley Park District are experiencing flooding, particularly those parks and trails along the Fox River.

Aurora police said a teen has been arrested after a foot pursuit. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Teen arrested, loaded handgun recovered after foot pursuit in Aurora, police say

April 24, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

The individual has since been charged with three felony counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and a misdemeanor charge for resisting/obstructing a peace officer, the Aurora Police Department...

The city of Aurora is holding a Citywide Clean-Up Day event on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Steve Lord/The Beacon-News)

Volunteers sought for Citywide Clean-Up Day event in Aurora on Saturday

April 22, 2026 at 9:28 a.m.

The city of Aurora is set to host its first-ever Citywide Clean-Up Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25, throughout all 10 of the city's wards, city...

Visitors take part in a previous Youth and Family Resource Fair in Aurora. This year's event will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Youth and Family Resource Fair planned for Thursday in Aurora

April 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will be hosting its annual Youth and Family Resource Fair from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at Prisco Community Center, 150...

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