The Illinois Supreme Court is now allowing state lawmakers who are also lawyers to acquire continuing education credits for their work in the General Assembly.
Category: Aurora Beacon-News
West Aurora School District renews food service contract with OrganicLife
The West Aurora School District 129 board recently voted unanimously to renew the district’s food service contract with Chicago-based OrganicLife for the 2025-26 school year.
For many residents, Memorial Day parade in Aurora a longstanding tradition: ‘We come every year’
Beginning at 10 a.m., the parade stepped off at Benton Street and River Street in downtown Aurora where crowds had gathered throughout the morning to enjoy the event.
Illinois Teacher of the Year from Indian Prairie District 204 has hosted dozens of discussions across the state on belonging
Rachael Mahmood will return to Indian Prairie next school year after spending her sabbatical hosting discussions about belonging in schools.
Former Aurora CIO Michael Pegues reflects on his time at City Hall
Former Aurora Chief Information Officer Michael Pegues left his position alongside former Mayor Richard Irvin.
After winning state in cross country, Sunny Weber goes distance twice for Sandwich in track. ‘Just pushed through.’
Completing the long distance triple crown, Sandwich’s Sunny Weber won 1,600 and 3,200 state titles in girls track.
Baseball and softball 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.
Route 31 underpass in Geneva to be closed June 2 and 3 for bridge repairs, city says
Route 31 will be shut down to traffic from Third Street to South Street on June 2 and 3, the city of Geneva said.
Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race set for June 7 on Fox River
First held in 1961, the event sponsored by the Fox Valley Park District features multiple categories for participants in both competitive and recreational divisions.
New Aurora Mayor John Laesch chooses his leadership team at City Hall
Soon after taking office, new Aurora Mayor John Laesch hired three new people from his transition team to work in his Mayor’s Office and recently appointed four others, with approval from the Aurora City Council, to other upper city management positions.