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Illinois attorney general gets injunction in suit over potential asbestos exposure at Aurora apartments

June 7, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

An Aurora apartment building has to be cleaned in accordance with a state Environmental Protection Agency-approved plan, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, which recently obtained an injunction order...

Outside Roberto Clemente Community Academy on June 2, 2026, student Cheniyah Kidd offers her opinions on a pending cellphone ban at Chicago Public Schools. Kidd worries about having access to her phone in case of an emergency. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Illinois’ new cellphone ban receives praise and criticism from Chicago-area school communities

June 7, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Illinois lawmakers voted late last month to prohibit elementary and middle school students from using cellphones during the school day to mixed reactions.

Geneva City Council OKs 10-year renewal of contract for police body cameras

June 4, 2026 at 8:54 a.m.

The contract for body cameras, in-car cameras, new Tasers and associated software comes at a total cost of about $1.2 million over 10 years.

A rendering shows what the proposed Residences at River Pointe development in Batavia may look like. (Jon Steven Ditter, Architect PLLC)

Batavia City Council OKs $1 million TIF incentive for proposed 72-unit affordable housing development

June 3, 2026 at 12:51 p.m.

The project is set to be built at 400 S. River St. and would include 72 units, all for households earning below the area median income.

The Indian Prairie School District 204 board meets at the Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

St. Charles North teacher Andrew Bernard to fill vacancy on Indian Prairie D204 board

May 29, 2026 at 12:55 p.m.

Bernard, a Naperville resident, is set to be officially sworn in at Indian Prairie’s July 13 school board meeting.

The Kane County Government Center in Geneva. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County’s 2027 budget process is underway, with plans to present a draft budget as early as July

May 27, 2026 at 3:57 p.m.

The county is aiming to use little to none of its cash reserves to balance its budget for fiscal year 2027, which starts on Dec. 1.

The St. Charles City Council meets at the St. Charles Municipal Building at 2 E. Main St. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

St. Charles City Council OKs $7.6 million bid for lead service line replacement work

May 26, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

The council recently approved utility rate hikes taking effect in June meant to help pay for lead line replacements in the coming years.

Geneva Fire Chief Mike Antenore will be retiring effective Aug. 14, 2026. (Geneva Fire Department)

Geneva Fire Chief Mike Antenore to retire in August: ‘It’s been a fantastic calling’

May 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

After a decade in the top post at the Geneva Fire Department, Antenore will retire effective Aug. 14.

Indian Prairie D204 predicting $4.9 million budget deficit for 2027, but a balanced budget in future years

May 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The district is planning for a net reduction of 20 employees as a result of funding constraints.

The Kane County Cougars’ bus was set on fire and destroyed Thursday, May 21, 2026, while the baseball team was in Canada for a series against the Winnipeg Goldeyes, according to police. (Kane County Cougars)

Kane County Cougars’ bus set on fire in Canada, police say

May 22, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with arson in connection with the incident, according to the Winnipeg Police Service, which happened while the baseball team was in Canada for a...

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