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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

 

Column: Final questions about Hastert’s dramatic fall from grace

Unfortunately, death doesn’t always put an end to questions, and sometimes it leaves us with even more of them.

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Aurora to run its own warming shelter this winter

Aurora’s winter warming center underwent a number of changes last year. Now, the city is taking the reins.

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Changes to video gambling rules coming to Batavia

The changes include a cap on the number of video gambling licenses within the city and criteria on where such establishments can be located.

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Aurora’s Marmion Academy tackles a new year, its first as a co-ed school

After almost a century in Aurora, this school year is Marmion’s first educating girls.

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Kane County launches online toolkit meant to help residents prepare for severe weather, other emergencies

The toolkit is meant to give residents information on preparing for emergencies and climate-related hazards, per the health department.

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North Aurora Oktoberfest features stein-holding contest, dachshund races and more

The event also included craft brews, live polka music and a pretzel scavenger hunt.

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Lewis, Bodie running for Kane County Board District 3 seat in Nov. 3 election

The race for the Kane County Board District 3 seat in the Nov. 3 election is between incumbent Democrat Anita Lewis and challenger Guy Bodie, who is running as an independent. There is no Republican candidate on the ballot in District 3.

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