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Indian Prairie School District 204 will host its annual Mental Health and Wellness Symposium on March 7 at Metea Valley High School in Aurora. (Suzanne Baker/Naperville Sun)

District 204 partnering with other local school districts for mental health symposium in Aurora

February 14, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

The event will be the district’s fourth annual symposium, and is meant to connect families with resources related to student mental health.

A float is readied for the start of the St. Patrick's Parade in St. Charles in 2024. This year's St. Patrick's Parade is set for Saturday, March 14, in St. Charles. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Deadline extended for taking part in St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles

February 13, 2026 at 8:58 a.m.

The deadline to submit an entry form to be part of the St. Patrick’s Parade in St. Charles next month has been extended to Friday, Feb. 20, with 80 being...

No one was injured during a gunfire incident in Aurora on Wednesday, police said. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

No injuries in gunfire incident in Aurora Wednesday, police say

February 12, 2026 at 1:45 p.m.

No injuries have been reported and a 23-year-old man is under active investigation following a gunfire incident on Aurora’s East Side Wednesday afternoon, the Aurora Police Department said.

Aurora opens registration for lawn mowing program. (Getty Images)

Aurora opens registration for free lawn mowing service for seniors and those with disabilities

February 11, 2026 at 12:20 p.m.

Those who are approved will receive a total of 18 free lawn mows from April through October, a set number each month.

One person was hospitalized after a fire in Aurora on Sunday, Aurora Fire Department officials said. (Aurora Fire Department)

One person hospitalized, pet dog not located after fire at Aurora home

February 9, 2026 at 3:34 p.m.

The home was ultimately deemed uninhabitable, and several residents were displaced, the Aurora Fire Department said.

Teen dies after being struck by freight train Sunday in Geneva, police say

February 9, 2026 at 1:01 p.m.

An 18-year-old from Geneva died on Sunday after being struck by an eastbound freight train near the Western Avenue grade crossing, the Geneva Police Department said on Monday.

The Aurora Police Department arrested five individuals following an armed robbery Thursday afternoon, police said. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Five arrested after armed robbery pursuit ends in crash in Aurora, police say

February 6, 2026 at 8:12 p.m.

Five teenagers were arrested Thursday following an armed robbery pursuit that ended in a crash on Aurora’s East Side, the Aurora Police Department said on Friday.

Montgomery police say a juvenile has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries. (Montgomery Police Department)

Montgomery police arrest juvenile in connection with string of business burglaries

February 6, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

The individual is currently being held at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center and faces multiple charges, including felony burglary, officials said.

Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony set for March 27 in Geneva

February 6, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will induct seven new members during an event on Friday, March 27, at Eagle Brook Country Club in Geneva.

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

St. Charles seeking residents to serve on Senior Services Commission

February 6, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Adult residents of all ages can apply, and those appointed will serve three-year terms as unpaid volunteers, per the city.

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