Aurora, Illinois news
Fall means it's time to visit a pumpkin farm! Check out our list of locations around northern Illinois for some autumn fun.
Pedaling for pints along the Fox River Trail becomes a bikers’ paradise at breweries in Batavia, St. Charles
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin held a news coference Tuesday, continuing the war of words between him and Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain.
The theater, projected to cost $125 million to build, would sit on city-owned property at New York and Lake streets.
The hit show is the season opener for the Paramount's 13th Broadway Series, whose popularity has turned the venue into the nation's largest musical subscription house.
“She Said with Anne Harris” will debut on The Venue stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12. Host and series curator Anne Harris will journey into the creative processes and lives of some of the most intriguing women making music.
The popular, grassroots event will be staged on both pedestrian-friendly Water Street Mall and Downer Place between Stolp Avenue and Water Street.
Find an apple orchard in and around Geneva, Oswego, Plano, Woodstock, Plainfield, Aurora, Yorkville, McHenry, Union, La Salle, Mt. Morris and Rock Falls.
Claire Kelly will perform with folk trio Little Hill on Sunday, Sept. 15 at The Venue. Kelly has songs on ABC Network, HBO Max, Hallmark, Netflix and more.
If you want to enjoy a meal with your four-legged family member by your side, check out this list of some of the many restaurants in northern Illinois that have dog-friendly patios.
An opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept.10 at the center, will feature art, microtalks by artists and refreshments. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free.
A Washington man who police said was wanted on a Chicago homicide and a Cary woman were arrested Tuesday after an hourslong police search and standoff in Lake Barrington, officials said.
A classical string quartet performing with a bluegrass folk trio, celebrations of Latin American women and North and South American songs and dances are all on the schedule for Chamber Music on the Fox’s 11th season.
James Mautino, a Division III All-American out of Aurora University via Hall High School is on the call list of two NFL teams, the Chicago Bears and the Pittsburgh Steelers, should they need to sign players for their practice squads in the event of injuries.
Richey is widely known from her critically acclaimed self-titled 1995 debut album. She has become a favorite of many singer songwriters, and will be opening for Jason Isbell when he tours this fall.
"Million Dollar Quartet" tells the true story of the night music legends Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis came together for an impromptu jam session at Sun Records in Memphis.
Discover some hidden gems and rising stars that are making Aurora a must-visit destination for adventurous eaters.
Paramount's Copley Theatre has launched its third BOLD Series season with a wildly entertaining play with music for all ages.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood plans to hold four town halls across the 14th Congressional District in August. The first forum will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Bicentennial Park in Joliet.
Tickets tickets to the shows in the Paramount Theatre's Broadway season are on sale now. Shows include 'The Full Monty,' 'Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical,' 'Cats' and 'Waitress.'
Vicolo, in downtown Aurora, will offer handmade Italian pasta dishes, and will be both a laid-back cafe during the day and an upscale dinner destination at night.
Two people from Aurora were hospitalized with injuries Friday after a traffic crash in Sycamore Township at Peace and Freed roads, authorities said.
Students can now take Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, Aurora and Roosevelt university classes at McHenry County College's new University Center in Woodstock.
Audiences are in for a treat with professional theaters’ new seasons offering everything from comedy to recent Broadway shows.
Some of the artists performing at The Venue in downtown Aurora in August include Grammy-nominated Kim Richey and Noah Gabriel.
The dynamic cast is simply stellar, as they sing, dance, act and play their own instruments.
The Kane County Health Department is distributing a free medication, naloxone, to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
Enjoy some tea time at these locations in Batavia, Campton Hills and Aurora.
The Aurora University athletic department announced James Mautino has been named as 2023-2024 Spartan Man of the Year Award.
Comedian and author Stephen Kellogg will perform July 27, while the documentary "Woodstock" will be screened for free on July 28.
You don't have to travel to Chicago to enjoy blues and jazz music. There are several venues in the Fox Valley area where you can get your groove on.
A DeKalb man was killed over the weekend after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle on Aurora’s far west side, authorities said.
The public is invited to attend these open house events, held through the Yorkville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Cars lined up as early as 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning in Aurora joining community volunteers in the name of environmental sustainability and responsible waste management during State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual Community Recycle & Shred Day.
Tributes to iconic artists like the Bee Gees, Bob Seger, Led Zeppelin and more are among the performers this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit will host her annual Community Recycle and Shred Day, with donations benefitting Lions Club International, SCARCE, Mutual Ground and the Will County jail.
Tickets to Paramount’s new immersive experience, ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ are selling fast, performances extended through Dec. 30 at Aurora’s new Stolp Island Theatre.
For the first time – ever – Kane County will have a seat at the table for the National Association of Counties Judicial and Public Safety Steering Committee with the appointment of Board Member Michelle Gumz, D-Aurora.
This fun, all-ages prequel to J.M. Barrie’s classic “Peter Pan,” packed with clever wordplay, magical stagecraft and swashbuckling escapades, infused with Paramount’s dramatic flair.
Two outdoor music festivals and a slew of stellar blues and jazz musicians to perform at The Venue in July.
A DeKalb man and convicted felon is one of two accused of selling firearms earlier this year in a Kane County Home Depot parking lot after an investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Themed “FVO Goes West,” the inaugural concert is at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora.
The Venue, which is run by nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation, will host The Acoustic Summit on July 12 and Summer Jam on July 26 at Mundy Park.
The updated guide and website showcase Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Oswego, Plano, Sugar Grove and Yorkville.
A Kane County sheriff’s deputy was seriously injured Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Aurora.
The Oswego Police Department is asking the public for assistance in identifying those who were involved in a fight that occurred at PrairieFest at approximately 8:37 p.m. on Saturday.
Primer will perform on Friday, June 21 and Wiesner will be on stage on Saturday, June 22. A Fleetwood Mac tribute band will play the Aurora stage next weekend.
The July 13 performance is a celebration of Mexico’s rich culture, an amazing pageant of dazzling costumes, infectious music and high-energy traditional folklore dances still performed in the villages of Mexico’s different regions.
The McCaskey family isn’t considering selling a minority stake in the team to free up cash to get a Bears stadium deal done in Chicago.
Kane and Kendall Counties' churches collaborated to celebrate Aurora's Pride Day celebration with a Pride Cakes, interfaith worship service and parade.