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Man accused of brandishing knife and charging at police officers in St. Charles charged with attempted murder

March 9, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

The Kane County State's Attorney’s Office approved several charges against the man, including attempted murder, armed violence, attempt to disarm a peace officer, aggravated assault to a peace officer with...

Aurora Public Art showcasing 27 local female artists in new exhibit

March 6, 2026 at 5:48 p.m.

The city of Aurora’s Public Art Division on Friday unveiled a new exhibit to commemorate Women’s History Month.

Marmion Abbey in Aurora will be the site as the Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Chamber Singers present Handel's "Messiah: The Passion" on March 28. (Fox Valley Orchestra)

Handel’s ‘Messiah: The Passion’ to be presented at Marmion Abbey in Aurora

March 6, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.

The Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Chamber Singers will present Handel's "Messiah: The Passion" at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Marmion Abbey in Aurora.

ALMAS ribbon braid event Sunday in Aurora to raise funds to help families affected by immigration enforcement

March 5, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Proceeds from the event will go to Aurora Rapid Response and the Naperville Solidarity Network of ALMAS, the organization said.

Jury finds Bolingbrook man guilty of drug-induced homicide in Aurora man’s death

March 5, 2026 at 8:49 a.m.

A jury has found a Bolingbrook man guilty of drug-induced homicide in the death of a 27-year-old man from Aurora, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.

Visitors check a bucket for sap during a previous Maple Fest at the Red Oak Nature Center in North Aurora. This year's Maple Fest is set for this weekend at Red Oak. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Maple Fest set for this weekend at Fox Valley Park District’s Red Oak Nature Center

March 4, 2026 at 8:47 a.m.

Maple Fest returns this Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, at the Fox Valley Park District's Red Oak Nature Center, 930 N. River Road in North Aurora.

Aurora police say a church and a home were hit by gunfire Sunday. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Church, home struck by gunfire on East Side of Aurora, police say

March 3, 2026 at 2:22 p.m.

No injuries were reported, and three individuals were taken into custody in connection with the incident but later released pending further investigation, police said.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul charges Aurora man with gunrunning, using and possessing firearms illegally

March 2, 2026 at 7:32 p.m.

The Aurora man has been charged with 72 counts related to gunrunning, illegally possessing silencers and machine-gun conversion devices and unlawful possession of unserialized firearms and receivers, according to a...

Kiwanis Club of Aurora members make pancakes during a previous fundraising pancake breakfast. This year's Kiwanis breakfast event is set for March 14 at Aurora Central Catholic High School. (Kiwanis Club of Aurora)

Pancake breakfast to raise funds for Kiwanis Club of Aurora

February 27, 2026 at 8:46 a.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Aurora will hold its 75th annual all-you-can-eat Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 14, at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora,...

The St. Charles Municipal Building is at 2 E. Main St. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

St. Charles accepting applications from residents for grants of up to $20,000 for urgent home repairs

February 24, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

The city has launched the new grant program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley.

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