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Plus: New food pantry at Waubonsee Community College aims to make sure all students have enough to eat • East Aurora District 131 board OKs several new high school courses for next school year
 
 
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Monday, September 14, 2026

 

Kane County seeing fewer fatal opioid overdoses, as county prevention efforts continue

The Kane County Health Department continues to work to distribute medication that reverses overdoses, among other efforts.

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New food pantry at Waubonsee Community College aims to make sure all students have enough to eat

A new food pantry has been launched on Waubonsee Community College’s Sugar Grove campus designed to help students dealing with food insecurity.

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East Aurora District 131 board OKs several new high school courses for next school year

East Aurora High School students will be able to start taking the courses starting in the 2027-28 school year.

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Signature food dishes, wine take center stage at Festival of the Vine in Geneva

Geneva rolled out the hospitality with local cuisine, wine and live entertainment during the 44th annual Festival of the Vine over the weekend.

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West Aurora School District eyes balanced budget for this school year

The West Aurora school board is expected to adopt the budget Sept. 21.

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Fiestas Patrias event at RiverEdge Park a celebration of Aurora’s Mexican community

The 13th annual Fiestas Patrias, held over the weekend at RiverEdge Park, was staged by the city of Aurora, in partnership with the city’s Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board.

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