Feb. 23, 2026

Pacski Lovers Flock to Harner's Bakery for Fat Tuesday Tradition

North Aurora bakery sees massive crowds for annual Paczki rush, selling over 25,000 pastries in a single day.

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.

Aurora Marks 7th Anniversary of Henry Pratt Tragedy

Memorial ceremony held at Aurora City Hall to honor victims

Kane County to Independently Review Aurora Police Response to Student Walkout

Three students were arrested during a 1,500-person protest against ICE activity, sparking concerns over use of force

Aurora Honors Victims of 2019 Pratt Shooting

Community gathers to remember five killed in workplace massacre

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.

Congressman Calls for DHS Reforms After Shutdown

Foster demands accountability and oversight for agency's 'aggressive operations'

Aurora Student Protest Against ICE Turns Violent

Walkout over federal immigration enforcement leads to injuries, police response

Aurora Police Issue Safety Alert for Planned Protest at Simmons Park

Authorities urge non-participants to avoid the area to reduce congestion and maintain public safety.

Rick Armstrong's high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Geneva and Burlington make biggest moves up rankings still topped by unbeaten Kaneland

St. Norbert men, women sweep Lakeland

Green Knights set up key first-place battle against Aurora University

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.