Crime
3 Students Arrested During 1,500-Person Walkout In Aurora
Police say one student punched an officer during the protest against ICE activity
Child Hospitalized, Dog Reported Missing After May Street House Fire
Aurora fire crews extinguished the blaze within 25 minutes, but a family of four was displaced.
Family Displaced, Dog Missing After Aurora Home Fire
Two-alarm blaze leaves family of four without a home, one child hospitalized for smoke inhalation
Lifestyle
10 Students Top D131 Great Reading Tournament
Over 7,000 students from 14 schools participated in the fall edition of the reading competition.
First Fridays Event Returns to Downtown Aurora Under New Management
The monthly community event featuring local businesses, art, and entertainment is back after a change in organizing groups.
Kane County Board Member Honored for Environmental Advocacy
Mavis Bates receives Thomas Weisner Memorial Award from Conservation Foundation
Business
Aurora Hosts Open House on Data Centers Amid Moratorium
City seeks resident feedback as temporary ban on new data centers nears end.
Batavia Building to Get $12M Renovation for New Aurora Software Company HQ
QT9 Software plans to move into the downtown Batavia building, with the city providing $1.9M in TIF funds for the project.
Aurora Approves Leases for New Green Jobs Training Hub
The city's CEJA Workforce Development Hub will offer programs in clean energy and construction from the College of DuPage and 548 Foundation.
Sports
Purdue Commit Zach Stewart Leads Marmion to Dual Team Sectional Win
Stewart moves up two weight classes to 150 pounds and earns a 12-4 major decision as Marmion defeats Mount Carmel 46-23.
Illinois Attack Opens Enrollment for February Basketball Training
Youth athletes can sharpen core skills through structured sessions focused on ball handling and shooting
Aurora University's fast-paced style suits Oswego East's Riley Doggett
Doggett thrives in AU's up-tempo offense after overcoming ACL injury in high school
