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Tom and Emma Cole of Batavia and their son Clark spend some time last year at the Scarecrow Weekend fest in downtown St. Charles. Organizers are seeking a design for water bottles to be given out at the annual fest this fall. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Design sought for water bottles to be given out at Scarecrow Weekend in St. Charles

July 5, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The St. Charles Business Alliance is currently accepting submissions from St. Charles elementary and middle school students for a new design for water bottles that will be given out during...

A tree felled by a recent storm blocks a portion of the Gilman Trail in Aurora. (Fox Valley Park District)

Aurora cleaning up after waves of storms

July 4, 2026 at 12:37 p.m.

The Aurora area continues to clean up as strong storms have hit the area over the past few days.

Fans watch the U.S.-Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match during a watch party at RiverEdge Park in Aurora on July 1, 2026. The city has announced that two more World Cup viewing parties have been added at RiverEdge Park. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Two more World Cup watch parties planned at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

July 4, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

The city of Aurora and RiverEdge Park have added two more free World Cup viewing parties at the park in downtown Aurora, set for the Mexico-England match on Sunday, July...

People watch a fireworks display in Oak Brook. The city of Aurora has announced it is postponing its fireworks show on Friday evening. (Steve Johnston/Pioneer Press)

Aurora postpones Friday night fireworks show due to predicted storms

July 3, 2026 at 12:49 p.m.

Following strong storms Thursday night and storms predicted for Friday evening, Aurora is rescheduling its fireworks show planned for Friday night, July 3, at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park, to...

Parade members carry flags during a previous Fourth of July parade in Aurora. A wide variety of activities will be held in the Aurora area, including parades and fireworks, to celebrate America's 250th birthday during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend. (Sean King/For The Beacon-News)

Fox Valley set to salute America’s 250th anniversary during Fourth of July weekend

July 3, 2026 at 1:08 p.m.

The Aurora area is ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of activities during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.

Children beat the heat by playing at the Festival Park splash pad Monday in downtown Elgin. The Fox Valley is in the midst of a heat wave, with area officials reminding residents to take precautions to deal with the sizzling weather. (Gloria Casas/The Courier-News)

With the Fox Valley sizzling, Aurora advises residents to take precautions during heat wave

June 30, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

Opening of midweek farmers market in Aurora is pushed back due to the heat, which also caused the Fox Valley Park District to close Blackberry Farm and Red Oak Nature...

The Kane County Health Department's office in Aurora is at 1240 N. Highland Ave. The department is offering tips to the public on how to stay cool as temperatures go up in the Fox Valley. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

As the summer heats up, Kane County offers tips on cooling down

June 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

With temperatures on the rise, the Kane County Health Department is providing tips for dealing with extreme heat, including information on available cooling centers in the area.

A huge American flag is carried during a previous Fourth of July parade in Aurora. This year's parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the intersection of Benton Street and Broadway in downtown Aurora. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora announces events to celebrate Fourth of July weekend

June 28, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The city of Aurora has announced details of Fourth of July weekend events planned in the city including fireworks, the annual parade and more.

Benjamin Swanson of Aurora, a sophomore at Waubonsee Community College, displays the gold medal he won recently for being national champion in the Collision Damage Appraisal Division at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Competition in Atlanta, Georgia. (Waubonsee Community College)

Waubonsee student wins gold medal for collision damage appraisal at national contest

June 26, 2026 at 11:51 a.m.

Waubonsee Community College sophomore Benjamin Swanson of Aurora has been named the nation’s top collision damage appraisal student after winning the gold medal at the recent 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership...

A baby elk that was born in early June at Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo spends some time with its mother, Aashi. The public is invited to vote on a name for the baby elk. (City of Aurora)

Public invited to vote on name for new baby elk at Phillips Park Zoo in Aurora

June 19, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Voting will run through Tuesday, June 30, city officials said.

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