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Monday, November 3, 2025

Aurora food pantries ramp up delivery, take-home services amid federal immigration fears, SNAP funding uncertainty

Local pantries say they’re shifting the ways they get food to residents who request it.

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Aurora’s proposed 2026 budget includes none of previously-discussed Paramount funding

The Paramount Theatre previously made cuts when it believed the city of Aurora was just looking to provide less funding than expected, but now, the city’s proposed 2026 budget includes none of that expected funding.

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What to know about immigration enforcement raids in Chicago after nearly 2 months

As the Trump administration’s mass deportation raids begin their second month, their impact has stretched across the Chicago region. Here’s what to know.

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Controlled burns planned this fall at many Kane County forest preserves

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County has announced a number of prescribed burns will take place this fall at forest preserves in the district.

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New game bar Rec Haus opens in downtown St. Charles

The new game bar has an array of single-player and group games, and plans to host leagues and tournaments.

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Column: Seinfeld fundraiser a bright light as Paramount’s funding challenges with city continue

The Paramount, which has hit plenty of home runs with its productions over the years, seems to have scored big again with Jerry Seinfeld.

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Ball State-bound Mason Atkins does it all as West Aurora’s career passing yardage leader. ‘A lot of alphas.’

Ball State-bound Mason Atkins becomes West Aurora’s all-time career passing leader in 48-34 loss to Belleville East.

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Jackson Little goes a long way for Kaneland. That includes scoring a defensive TD. ‘Had to outrun everyone.’

Jackson Little returns an interception 54 yards for a TD as Kaneland routs Lakes 68-21 in the first round.

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