The Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is sparking fear and hurting business in Aurora’s immigrant community, local owners say.
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Artists sought for annual Alley Art Festival in downtown Aurora
This will be the 15th year for the festival, which will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, on Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street in Aurora.
From paintings to music, festival in Aurora puts spotlight on student art
Students’ artistic efforts were on full display Saturday at West Aurora High School as School District 129 offered its 17th annual Fine Arts Festival.
At rally in St. Charles, protestors decry Trump policies, show support for Ukraine
A crowd of protestors in St. Charles Saturday gathered to express their concerns with various recent actions of the Trump administration, including the contentious meeting Friday between the president and the leader of Ukraine.
Aurora-based Old Second set to buy Evergreen Bank Group
Old Second Bancorp is set to buy the Oak Brook-based Bancorp Financial, which owns Evergreen Bank Group, for $197 million in cash and stocks, the two companies announced on Friday.
Despite changing roles, Kael Adkins enjoys the ride as a senior for West Aurora. ‘It’s been a crazy roller coaster.’
Kael Adkins scores team-high 15 points for West Aurora in 52-45 loss to Downers Grove North in Class 4A regional final.
After an ‘off’ season, Isaiah Gipson turns it on as Kaneland comes back for regional title. ‘Get it back together.’
Isaiah Gipson scores 14 points to spark Kaneland to a 66-56 comeback win over Wheaton Academy in a Class 3A regional.
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 launches new city government website
The city of Aurora recently launched an overhauled version of its website, which is designed to help connect residents with city government, services and more.
Illinois may let community colleges offer bachelor’s degrees in high-demand fields, and Aurora-area colleges are enthusiastic
The legislation, if passed, would allow community colleges to develop four-year baccalaureate programs in high-demand fields.