Southeast Missouri State coach Brad Korn, who hails from Plano, runs into dilemma after team loses conference tourney.
Column: Plano’s Brad Korn and Southeast Missouri State deal with likely NCAA, NIT shutout. ‘It makes me mad.’
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Column: Turbulent childhood helped shape goals, character of Aurora’s first Hispanic female police lieutenant
Lorena Hernandez’s promotion last month at age 43 made her the Aurora Police Department’s first Hispanic female lieutenant.
Chicago man sentenced to 57 years in prison for attempted murder at Aurora gas station
A Chicago man has been sentenced to 57 years in state prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend at an Aurora gas station in 2022, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.
Indian Prairie District 204 school board OKs more summer projects, totaling over $15.5 million
Among its projects for this summer, the district will construct secure entryways at 11 of its elementary schools.
New names could be in store for Metra lines, as agency sues Union Pacific during takeover of UP routes
Metra is considering renaming all of its lines, as the rail agency prepares to take over operation of three Union Pacific routes. But before the takeover goes into effect, Metra and Union Pacific must resolve a compensation dispute that has spurred Metra to sue the freight railroad. Metra warned the dispute could lead to the […]
Ash, Grisson compete for spot on Fox Valley Park District board
The race in the April 1 general election for the four-year at-large seat on the Fox Valley Park District board is between incumbent Joe Grisson III and Edward Ash, both from Aurora.
Basketball and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County
High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
Aurora St. Patrick’s Parade, Irish flag-raising ceremony to be held Sunday
the parade will begin at 11 a.m. at Water Street and Downer Place, marching west to Stolp Avenue before reaching the main stage at the GAR Museum, 23 E. Downer Place.
Townhouse development proposed near Marmion Academy in Aurora
Abbey Meadows is a proposed townhouse development by Lennar Homes, which would have 220 units across nearly 32 acres near Marmion Academy.
House Music Fest set for Wilder Park in Aurora
A-Town House Music Fest will be held Saturday, June 14, at Wilder Park, 350 N. River St. Gates will open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25, and are available at RiverEdgeAurora.com.