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.
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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.
Illinois hit by President Donald Trump’s cancellation of foreign aid contracts
A major soybean lab at the University of Illinois among the victims of President Donald Trump’s termination of foreign aid.
Kaneland School District considers legal action against Sugar Grove over development project’s TIF district
Kaneland School District 302 may pursue legal action against the village of Sugar Grove to challenge the tax increment financing district planned for the controversial Crown Community Development project called The Grove at Interstate 88 and Route 47.
Illinois Wesleyan recruit Kaidyn King rules on the court for Batavia. Her key? ‘Whenever I’m aggressive and fired up.’
Batavia’s Kaidyn King scores 18 points in 48-39 loss to Glenbard West in a Class 4A St. Charles East sectional final.
Column: Family Counseling Service still going strong after 100 years
There are reasons to celebrate as the nonprofit kicks off its centennial year with a “launch party” Sunday at its headquarters in downtown Aurora.
New data center, built for sustainability, opens in Aurora
The new Edged data center on Bilter Road is expected to use half the amount of energy used by traditional data centers, company officials said at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick seeking GOP bid for Illinois governor in 2026
Republican DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said he won’t seek a third term and will instead run for Illinois governor next year.
Column: Remembering Margie Logman, an activist who ‘left a footprint in Aurora’
Margie Logman, who died Feb. 22 at age 76 from pneumonia at Mercy Ascension medical center in Aurora, made her presence known in her quest to make the community a better place.
Montgomery man charged with sexually assaulting five minors
Michael G. Farris is charged with sexually assaulting five minors over a 15-year period. His first court appearance was Thursday.