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Monday, March 2, 2026

Column: Aurora repays property owner nearly $30,000 in fines after appellate court admonishment

This is a story where the little guy wins.

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Protesters rally in Aurora against U.S. strikes in Iran

A quickly organized protest rally was held Sunday afternoon at Wilder Park in Aurora after the United States and Israel targeted Iran in coordinated attacks over the weekend.

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Naperville cops charge Aurora man for multiple guns, stolen truck, 1.7 pounds of cocaine

Aurora man charged by Naperville police after being found with machine gun and other firearms, $47,000 in cash, 1.7 pounds of coke.

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Oswego panel to examine plan for development featuring 210 houses, commercial area

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night will review a concept plan for a proposed residential and commercial development on a site annexed to the village nearly two decades ago.

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New Saturday drive-thru service at Aurora food pantry offers option for those in need

The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry has begun its new Saturday drive-thru service at its facility at 1110 Jericho Road in Aurora.

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Aurora-rooted organization looks to help families affected by deportation

Kalpulli Across Borders, a new organization with roots in Aurora, is looking to create a system of aid surrounding and helping immigrant communities.

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Column: Leadership change at Hesed House in Aurora with Joe Jackson taking on new role at AID

Hesed House Executive Director Joe Jackson is leaving the shelter to take on a new role as vice president of capital development and asset management with the Association for Individual Development.

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New event aims to draw wine lovers to downtown Batavia

The “Step into Spring: Wine Walk,” set for 1 to 5 p.m. March 21 in downtown Batavia, will include over a dozen local businesses that will be offering one-ounce pours of both red and white wines.