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The Beacon-News Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | | |
| | | | | The Oswego Village Board recently approved an annexation agreement and rezoning for Polo Crossing, a proposed mixed-use residential development planned for a site south of the intersection of Secretariat Lane and Wolf’s Crossing. | | | | | The city of Aurora is planning to host town halls on the next two Saturdays about the proposed 2026 budget, which includes significant funding and staffing cuts. | | | | | Ethan Pilip, who starts out at running back, makes difference as defensive end as Oswego reaches state quarterfinals. | | | | | Aurora Christian moves up a spot in the rankings, while Batavia maintains grip on top spot. | | | | | Tuesday morning, Aurora joined the rest of the country in honoring our nation’s heroes as the annual Veterans Day parade in the city began just after 10:15 a.m. at the intersection of Downer Place and Water Street. | | | | | The board is also considering drafting an ordinance banning immigration enforcement on county-owned property. | | | | | The pumpkin smash events are designed to reduce the number of pumpkins ending up in landfills. Instead, the pumpkins are broken apart and used as compost. | | | | | Conservatives want mail-in ballots to be counted no later than Election Day. Illinois allows ballots postmarked or certified by Election Day to be counted up to 14 days after the election. | | | |