High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.
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Momentum builds for nuclear power in Illinois as state aims to reach Gov. JB Pritzker’s energy goals
Illinois lawmakers look to remove barriers to a ban on new large-scale nuclear power plants to meet energy goals and power demands.
Gov. JB Pritzker rips Trump tariffs on first Fox News appearance, calls them ‘taxes on working families’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, widely viewed as a 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made his first-ever appearance on conservative-leaning Fox News.
Column: Aurora native attempting to climb Mount Everest at age 61
Brian O’Malley aiming high as he looks to ascend the world’s tallest mountain.
No Kane County deputies will be charged after fatal 2023 shooting of Aurora man following police chase
Nearly two years after the officer-involved shooting that left James Moriarty of Aurora dead and also killed police dog Hudson, Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced Friday that no Kane County deputies will be charged in connection with the incident.
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.
Aurora DMV closed, new location set to open Monday
Aurora’s Department of Motor Vehicles facility on 339 E. Indian Trail officially closed its doors at noon on Friday.
Bill that calls for banning Native American school team names, mascots passes Illinois House
The Democrat-led Illinois House has advanced legislation placing a statewide ban on Native American imagery and mascots by elementary and high schools.
Aurora moving forward with plans to redesign Millennium Plaza
The Millennium Plaza redesign is intended to make the park more functional for everyday recreational activities but still accommodate small performances.
Two East Aurora schools to use city of Aurora’s portable soccer field this spring and next fall
The partnership will allow two district elementary schools to use the city’s portable soccer field for four weeks this spring and next fall.