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    Summer Food Truck Festival set for downtown Aurora

    A big crowd takes part in the spring Food Truck Festival in downtown Aurora in May. A summer version of the fest is planned for Friday, July 18, in the city's downtown. (City of Aurora)
    Aurora's food truck festival scene is growing again, with the introduction of a summer food truck event on Friday, July 18, in the city's downtown.
    A big crowd takes part in the spring Food Truck Festival in downtown Aurora in May. A summer version of the fest is planned for Friday, July 18, in the city's downtown. (City of Aurora)
    Aurora Police Officer Gerardo Chaidez speaks at a recent Aurora City Council Committee of the Whole meeting where he was honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police for his heroic actions. (R. Christian Smith / The Beacon-News)

    Column: Aurora police officer ‘set the bar’ by making heroism a habit

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    More Kane County ZIP codes identified as high-risk for pediatric lead poisoning as state expands testing

    Cousins Mary Beth Casty of Winnetka, left, and Judy Bond of Northbrook visited the Kane County Fair for the first time this past Thursday and said they were drawn to all the farm animals that were on display. The five day event continues through Sunday. (David Sharos/for Aurora Beacon-News)

    Live animals attract fans to Kane County Fair, organizers say

    By David Sharos
    July 17, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
    Jenna Fiorito of Batavia looks forward to the middle of July each year because she...
    A rendering shows what the Learning Commons set to be built at Aurora University may look like. (SmithGroup)

    Aurora University asks for city’s help in taking out debt

    By R. Christian Smith
    July 17, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.
    Aurora University is asking the city of Aurora for help in taking out $16 million...
    The Kane County Sheriff's office, along with the Kane County State's Attorney's office, issues a news release saying they have  brought child abuse charges against a St. Charles man. (Kane County Sheriff's Office)

    St. Charles man charged with possessing and disseminating child pornography, per officials

    By Molly Morrow
    July 17, 2025 at 4:03 p.m.
    A St. Charles man is charged with possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material, according...
    The Aurora City Council will vote next week to confirm three appointments made by Mayor John Laesch.  (Steve Lord / The Beacon-News)

    Aurora finance, public works departments to get new leadership

    By R. Christian Smith
    July 17, 2025 at 3:44 p.m.
    Aurora Mayor John Laesch is looking to appoint new top leadership in the city's finance...
    Aurora Mayor John Laesch's administration is proposing that various city divisions be re-organized, along with other similar changes. (City of Aurora)

    Aurora City Council to consider reorganization of various city divisions

    By R. Christian Smith
    July 17, 2025 at 6:16 a.m.
    The Aurora City Council is set to consider the reorganization of various city divisions, along...
    Yuchen Ding and Mike Hoffman present on Kendall County's new land use plans at the Oswego Township building on July 14, 2025. (Molly Morrow / The Beacon-News)

    Kendall County is continuing to grow. Now, it’s asking residents how it should develop.

    By Molly Morrow
    July 16, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.
    At a community workshop at the Oswego Township building on July 14, a handful of...
    Major Democratic U.S. Senate contenders, from left, are U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (Chicago Tribune photos)

    US Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly have the most cash available in Illinois US Senate race

    By Rick Pearson
    July 16, 2025 at 5:10 p.m.
    U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has $21 million in campaign cash for the U.S. Senate race,...
    Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza greets people attending a news conference at Los Comales restaurant in Little Village, July 16, 2025, after announcing that she would not run for re-election in 2026 as the state’s top fiscal officer. Her announcement opens the door for her to challenge Brandon Johnson in what would be her second bid for Chicago mayor. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

    Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza won’t run for reelection but ‘not done serving’ as she leaves door open to run for Chicago mayor

    By Rick Pearson
    July 16, 2025 at 6:18 p.m.
    During a sometimes-emotional speech, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza had harsh words for Mayor Brandon Johnson...
    Illinois State shortstop Shai Robinson warms up during a game against Western Kentucky University on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo/James Kenney)

    2025 MLB draft: Meet the players with Illinois connections who were selected

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    July 16, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.
    Multiple baseball players with Illinois connections were selected in the 2025 MLB draft. Here's a...
    Quad County Urban League President Theodia Gillespie talks about the impact the group's founder, Marie Wilkinson, had on this community at the QCUL's 50th Anniversary open house Monday in Aurora (Clayton Muhammad)

















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    Quad County Urban League celebrates 50 years of creating as ‘family’ and ‘game-changer’

    By Denise Crosby
    July 16, 2025 at 7:27 a.m.
    Her photo may have been prominently displayed, along with Aurora matriarch Marie Wilkinson’s, when the...
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