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Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

A woman was found dead inside an apartment after firefighters responded to a triggered fire alarm at a four-story building in Aurora on Tuesday, authorities said.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

Area residents are invited to bring their aging electronics and other items to a public recycling and shredding event Saturday in Aurora.

Kane County government offices are closed Thursday in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday.

A collaboration with Aurora’s City of Lights Film Festival will bring a full day of programming to downtown Aurora on June 14. 

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

Illinois’ oldest farmers market returns to downtown Aurora, featuring local vendors and family activities.

'It’s Only a Play' by Terrence McNally runs until June 14.

Senior Services Associations push to protect the Older Americans Act that provides funding for essential services.

The circus-inspired concept for this production creates an exhilarating, enlightening experience that's simply purr-fect.

The “Benefit for Keagyn” fundraiser, for the Yorkville Intermediate School student, is happening from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the St. George Citizen Club, 667 Sheridan Street, Aurora.

The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 31st Annual Sports Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Friday, May 9 at Phillips Park, 828 Montgomery Road, Aurora.

For five decades, Gary Johnson’s passion for science has ignited a catalyst of wonder within generations of students in his classroom. Johnson currently teaches biology, chemistry, and physics to 9-12 graders at Parkview Christian Academy.

The Boulevard Food & Drink Hall will offer a fresh dining experience at the new casinos, including an all-new burger concept from celebrity chef Stephanie Izard, and Chicago favorites Antique Taco and Pretty Cool Ice Cream.

Hollywood Casino Joliet will feature the all-age Boulevard Food & Drink Hall that will include Lucky Goat, a new Stephanie Izard burger restaurant.

The family of a man whom Kane County deputies shot and killed May 24, 2023, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Sheriff Ron Hain and Deputy Michael Widlarz in federal court seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages.

A resident escaped through a window and onto a roof over the front door. Firefighters brought him down on a ladder. He was examined for smoke exposure and declined treatment, according to a news release.

People attending a Mass of remembrance at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus talk about Pope Francis and the next pope.

New Orleans–inspired cuisine and bold Southern flavors debut on River Street in Aurora.

A former investigator for the Will County Public Defender’s Office was sentenced to serve 85% of an eight-year prison sentence for driving under the influence of drugs in a 2022 crash that killed a psychologist.

Pastors and members of Batavia, Geneva and Aurora United Methodist churches celebrated Good Friday with a joint Tenebrae service at United Methodist Church of Geneva.

A school librarian in Wheaton is donating one of her kidneys to her best friend’s father.

Voters in Kendall County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters in Kane County this election determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The Harvest Point subdivision would have 59 detached single-family houses in an area east of Raddant Road, between Sonoma Lane and Moorehead Drive.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster's upcoming town hall at McHenry County College is sold out plans are to livestream the event.

Dementia care and ER boarding: A growing concern for families in northern Illinois

The four deputies with the Kane County Sheriff’s department were investigated for their role in a car chase on Randall Road that ended in the fatal shooting of an Aurora man in May 2023.

Check out new comics or try your hand at making people laugh at a local open mic night.

A jury on April 4 found Rodolfo Cervantes-Madrigal guilty of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder. He remains in custody at the Kane County jail.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

This spring, Kendall County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This spring, Kane County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

This new production of “Cats” at the downtown Aurora theatre will showcase the amazing acrobatics and athletic grace of true felines.

A Plainfield resident is in stable condition after suffering injuries from smoke inhalation and burns in an accidental fire that damaged a garage.

Directors from Illinois Head Start centers, the federally supported child care and early education program, said they fear cuts, as it targeted in The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025.

The fourth person of the five charged with sex trafficking at a St. Charles hotel in 2023 agreed to a five and a half-year prison term today.

The free public workshops are Tuesday, April 15 in Aurora and Saturday, May 10 in Batavia.

Escape rooms are perfect for date nights, family outings, team building adventures and more. Check out this list of locations across northern Illinois.

Sedaris is the author of “Calypso,” “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim” and is a regular National Public Radio contributor.

The sexual assaults allegedly occurred in both unincorporated Kendall County and Aurora, according to a news release from the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office.

The ensemble players in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” are all winners in this comedic gem.

A man was killed by police early Wednesday in Aurora. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Route 25 near Ashland Avenue, according to a press release.