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Montgomery man arrested for allegedly crashing into cars, trying to strike person, Yorkville police say

July 14, 2025 at 4:24 p.m.

Thomas K. Betsinger, 50, of Montgomery was arrested Sunday night, according to Yorkville Police.

Fire causes minor damage to Geneva Middle School North

July 11, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

The building was unoccupied, and there were no reports of injuries, the Geneva Fire Department says.

The deadline to enter the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's photo contest is Sept. 1. Categories are wildlife and plants, people and recreation, and landscapes and places. (Forest Preserve District of DuPage County)

DuPage Forest Preserve District offering photo contest

July 11, 2025 at 8:58 a.m.

Photographers have until Sept. 1 to submit their best photographs taken in the DuPage County forest preserves for a chance to win a prize.

Dan Ugaste has announced he will run for re-election in 2026 as state representative in Illinois House District 65. (Dan Ugaste)

State Rep. Dan Ugaste of 65th District announces run for re-election

July 10, 2025 at 8:18 p.m.

State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election to the Illinois House of Representatives in the 65th District in 2026.

Hinckley motorcyclist dies after crash Sunday in Sugar Grove

July 9, 2025 at 11:03 p.m.

The man who died has been identified by the Kane County Coroner’s Office as Anthony Thomas, 26, of Hinckley.

The Kane County Sheriff's Office is taking part in a statewide crackdown on speeding. (Kane County Sheriff's Office)

Kane County Sheriff’s Office taking part in statewide crackdown on speeding

July 8, 2025 at 8:59 a.m.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement will be intensifying speed limit enforcement through July 31.

St. Charles street improvement project to temporarily close several roads in July

July 4, 2025 at 11:40 a.m.

Several roads will be closed to all traffic for several days at a time while the city does street improvement work.

A youngster holds the first fish landed during a catch-and-release program held in 2019 at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora by the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Three fishing clinics are planned this summer at Patterson Lake at Oakhurst Forest Preserve. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Fishing clinics to be held at Oakhurst Forest Preserve in Aurora

July 3, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will stage fishing clinics at Lake Patterson at Oakhurst Forest Preserve at 1680 Fifth Ave. in Aurora this summer.

Kaneland School District 302 taking applications for planning committees for facility improvements

July 2, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

The school district is taking applications from community members, students and staff to guide its upcoming facility improvement projects.

A woman died Monday in an apartment fire in Aurora, according to the Aurora Fire Department. (Aurora Fire Department)

Woman dies in apartment fire on East Side of Aurora

July 1, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

The woman was found inside an apartment unit after firefighters responded to a fire alarm activation at a four-story complex on Monday.

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