Opponents of President Trump's policies organized another national day of protest called "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance" on Saturday, Oct. 18, with four scheduled in Kane County in Geneva, Aurora, Elgin and Pingree Grove.

Lumenaura, billed as an interactive light and sound experience in downtown Aurora, is on display through Oct. 26.

Lumenaura, a grouping of light and sound installations in downtown Aurora, runs through Oct. 26 and includes more special programming on Oct. 17 and 18.

An Aurora church will offer an “Immigration 101: Welcoming the Stranger” workshop for community members to learn about current immigration issues.

Local pro-democracy group Indivisible DuPage is planning a day of protests Oct. 18 as part of a national No Kings effort.

With graduating college students nationwide struggling to find adequate employment, the keywords during ‘College Night’ at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove was “adaptability” and “accessibility.” More than 100 public and private colleges networked with students.

Without naming names, Kane County GOP Chairman Andro Lerario this month accused downstate Republicans of interfering with local choices for state offices. “There’s an assault on respect,” he said.

Six men, including five from Aurora, were charged with solicitation of a sexual act following an undercover police operation, authorities announced this week.

A home in Aurora was declared uninhabitable following a house fire that consumed the front porch before spreading into the first and second floors.

A preliminary investigation indicates a man on a skateboard was heading south on Heggs Road when he was struck by a gray Nissan Rogue traveling in the same direction, police said.

An Aurora man pleaded guilty to armed violence in a 2023 violent stabbing attack and was sentenced in turn to 25 years in prison, according to the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office.

A 14-year-old student was charged this week after Aurora police said an online threat he made directed at Marmion Academy ended up not being a threat at all.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced today that her office will not pursue charges against North Aurora police officers involved in the in-custody death of Jorge Valerio Martinez.

The Aurora Regional Fire Museum will host its eighth annual Community Hero Day on Oct. 4 to celebrate the community’s heroes.

Our Savior Lutheran Church and New England Congregational Church will hold a joint blessing of the animals for pet owners this weekend

Two people from Plano and a man from Aurora have been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into an alleged chicken fighting ring in Kendall County.

A Joliet man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being charged with first-degree murder following a 2020 drive-by shooting in Boulder Hill that left two people dead.

An Aurora woman recently was recognized by United Voices for Children for her community service through the United Methodist Church.

Authorities say they've seen a "dramatic increase" in those sharing images of child sexual abuse. But officials in Kane and McHenry counties have employed technology and teamwork to track down sources of lewd images and videos of kids.

Two Aurora men have been charged with several felonies following a months-long police investigation recovering illegal firearms, drugs and cash.

WorkNet Batavia, serving Kane, Kendall, and DeKalb counties, plans to set up new job kiosks at places like libraries and food pantries.

The event runs from 5-9 p.m. in downtown Aurora on Friday, Sept. 26.

As e-bikes and motor scooters become increasingly popular, Kane County lawmakers and enforcement agencies are working to address safety requirements and regulations for their operators. 

An Aurora resident sustained a minor injury in a house fire that ignited in a three-season room on Sept. 18.

An Aurora man has been charged with four felonies following an alleged home invasion in which a female resident and a male juvenile were battered by an intruder, authorities said.

A Kane County man and previous convicted sex offender was sentenced to 11 years in prison after agreeing to plead guilty to aggravated criminal sexual assault, State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser announced.

The Kane County Public Service Committee voted 3-2, along party lines, not to issue a proclamation honoring Treasurer Chris Lauzen for receiving a national award for financial management.

The festival opens Thursday, Sept. 18 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 20 in downtown Aurora.

Oakley, an American Staffordshire Terrier was already a “rescue dog,” but after being pulled from a house fire by Aurora police recently, the term has a new meaning.

Just minutes apart, two fires broke out in Aurora on the afternoon of Sept. 15, including at a six-story apartment complex and a two-story home.

Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen announced he will seek a second and final term in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. The former state lawmaker says will be his last term as treasurer.

An Aurora man has been charged with three felonies after authorities said a large-scale marijuana-growing operation was found in his basement after a fire.

A male resident of North Aurora died from injuries sustained in a house fire in North Aurora early Monday morning.

Attendees at an East Aurora High School Friday donned gold shirts shirts in recognition of Pediatric Cancer Month and in support of Cal’s Angels, a St. Charles-based nonprofit.

The Aurora Lions Club will hold free screenings to check the eye health of children ages six months to six on Sept. 20.

An Aurora man has been charged with five felonies related to a firearm and ammunition allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop and which he was not legally allowed to own, police said.

There are several ways in which the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be marked in the Kane County area for this year’s 24th anniversary.

Aurora antique furniture store Warehouse 55 will move into the former Hearth & Hammer location in downtown Batavia next month after operating for 6 years in Aurora.

A traffic stop in Montgomery on Aug. 30 by the Aurora Police Special Operations Group resulted in the seizure of three loaded handguns and ammunition, more than three grams of suspected cocaine, and the arrest of four individuals.

The free event, which will take place rain or shine, allows children to get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles while learning about the professionals who serve their community.

While the $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot continues to climb, the third largest in U.S. history, a $1 million ticket was sold in Aurora on Wednesday.

A teenager was charged in connection to a violent attack on an elderly man during an attempted robbery in Aurora late last month, police announced Wednesday.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois recently hosted a back-to-school “Prep Rally” to help Kane County-area kids get ready for the new school year.

The New England Congregational Church in Aurora will host an outdoor community fall festival for community members.

The relocation of Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84’s official meeting space within the community is more than just a change of address, organizers say. This summer, the venerable Post 84 moved into a multi-tenant commercial development.

After the ride, The Bike Rack we will be serving free food and drinks at the shop in St. Charles.

The city of Aurora’s property standards division will host its annual fall electronics recycling drive-thru event for residents next month.

Marisa Christoffel is the new principal at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.

The Saturday event, taking place at Wilder Park from noon to 9 p.m., will feature seven bands, while the parade returns on Sunday.

The 15th annual Alley Art Festival will be held Aug. 30 for local Aurora artists to showcase their art pieces.