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A 15-passenger paratransit bus that has been used as part of the Ride In Kane program debuted in 2023. (Ride in Kane)

Kane County modifying its dial-a-ride system, hoping to streamline process and expand access

January 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

As of Jan. 1, residents looking to register for the program will do so directly through the Pace suburban bus service, with the county providing customer service and support to...

Applications are being sought to fill the District 9 vacancy on the Kane County Board. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Kane County Board seeking applications for District 9 seat

January 2, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

The Kane County Board is again seeking applications to fill a vacancy on its 24-member board, this time for its District 9 seat.

Aurora police to crack down on celebratory gunfire. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Aurora police to respond to all ShotSpotter activations on New Year’s Eve to curb celebratory gunfire

December 30, 2025 at 11:49 a.m.

The department will focus particularly on areas that saw the highest levels of celebratory gunfire last New Year’s Eve and on the Fourth of July.

The remains of a limestone structure at 4 E. State St. in Geneva on the northern edge of the former Mill Race Inn property are seen in a photo from 2023. (Linda Girardi/For The Beacon-News)

Geneva commission again denies demolition request for landmarked structure at old Mill Race Inn site

December 26, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Shodeen President Dave Patzelt, who brought forward the demolition request, says an appeal of the decision has been filed with the City Council.

Ken Shepro is the new historian for Kane County. (Ken Shepro)

Ken Shepro gets to work as Kane County’s local historian: ‘Kane County is just an unusual county’

December 22, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

Shepro, a longtime resident of the county, will be responsible for researching and documenting Kane County history.

The Indian Prairie School District 204 board, which meets at the Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora, recently approved the district's 2025 tax levy for taxes to be paid next year. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Indian Prairie School District 204 board OKs $360.5 million tax levy, up 4.15% from last year

December 19, 2025 at 12:30 p.m.

The levy, which is for taxes payable in 2026, is a roughly $14.4 million increase over the 2024 levy, which property owners paid this year.

The Batavia Police Department is currently housed in the Batavia Government Center at 100 N. Island Ave. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)

Batavia City Council OKs sales tax hike to fund future police facility

December 18, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.

The hike will bring the overall sales tax rate in Batavia to 8.5%, but the increase will not apply to things like groceries and prescriptions.

District 204 board OKs contracts, bids for secure entryway projects and solar installation at some district schools

December 19, 2025 at 12:33 p.m.

Indian Prairie is currently undergoing a major facilities overhaul funded by a voter-approved plan to sell $420 million in bonds.

John Price, the current superintendent of North Chicago School District 187, speaks at the Indian Prairie School District 204 board meeting in Aurora on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at which he was officially approved as District 204's next superintendent. (Indian Prairie School District 204)

North Chicago District 187’s John Price to take over as Indian Prairie 204 superintendent in July

December 16, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Price will be replacing current District 204 Superintendent Adrian Talley, who opted not to renew his contract beyond the 2025-26 school year.

Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain and Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser take part in a press conference in April. In a joint press release on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, Hain and Mosser said the new state law limiting federal immigration enforcement around courthouses and other sensitive locations can only be enforced through civil lawsuits filed by individuals who believe their arrest violated state law. (Molly Morrow/The Beacon-News)

Kane County state’s attorney, sheriff say new state immigration law to be enforced via lawsuits, not by local officers

December 17, 2025 at 10:12 a.m.

A new state law limiting federal immigration enforcement around courthouses and other sensitive locations is to be enforced via civil lawsuits, not local law enforcement, according to the Kane County...

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