By Ben Szalinski & Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com A new study predicts data centers expected to be built in Illinois over the next decade would create thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in new property tax revenue. But many are skeptical the touted benefits will live up to their
By Bernarda MalevskaCapitol News Illinoisbmalevska@capitolnewsillinois.com Homelessness in Illinois decreased overall by 6% between 2025 and 2026, but chronic homelessness, where people have been homeless more than once in the last year and have a disabling condition, rose by 28%, according to a new state report. Five years after governor JB
Public safety equipment fills the parking at the ninth annual Community Hero Day October 3 at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum in downtown Aurora.
Yorkville High School’s, Gavin Geegan (34), runs through Plainfield East defenders October 2.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette A few years back my wife’s parents passed and the time came to sell their house. The house was nice and had nice furniture. When the house sold a lot of their belongings ended up on the street for anyone to carry off. Even though there
September 20, 2026Dear editor; An interesting meeting was held September 14 at Santori Library in Aurora. A write-up covering the meeting was in the September 17 Beacon-News about the meeting on data centers. It interested me to observe all the open-ended and uncertain, not to mention confusing, issues surrounding data
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
The Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E Wilson St., Batavia,, will get a little more magical in October with the return of Witches Night Out Saturday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. The evening will feature tarot and other readings, pop-up vendors, a costume contest, and festive specials throughout
East Aurora High School will host the Forgotten Teens car show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Montgomery VFW, 121 N. River St., Montgomery. Features will include food, raffles, awards, and trunk-or-treat activities. A $10 donation is requested to exhibit a vehicle. Admission is free. Proceeds
Aurora Lions Club will offer its annual Candy Days fundraiser Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9-10. Volunteers wearing bright yellow aprons will accept donations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. outside Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie St., Aurora. The fundraiser, organized by the Lions of Illinois Foundation, supports programs and services
Aurora Business United will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the Aurora Public Library, 101 S River St., Aurora. The guest speaker will be Rob Hinds who will speak on tips for effective time management. The event will be available on Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/vxeatk5c. —
Chris Linden will explore the legendary hideouts, real-life haunts, and the lingering connections with Prohibition in our region Tuesday Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. at 113 South Third Street, Geneva. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/2ruejvj9 —Geneva History Museum
The Free Plano Food Pantry will have canned goods, fresh fruit & veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, and eggs, Friday, Oct. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring your food pantry card, if you have one. If you don’t,
Marta Keane, a career environmentalist, will give insight on our habits as consumers and our larger environment during a free program Thursday Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at Yorkville Congregational UCC, 409 Center Parkway, Yorkville. Marta will offer ideas on how to think out-of-the-box to make simple and effective changes
Aurora mayor John Laesch is opposing a proposed 15% water rate hike ($18 per water bill) for a Text-a-Physician program being advanced by State representative Barbara Hernandez, citing concerns over automatic enrollment, increased water bills, and unanswered questions about the program’s medical safeguards, privacy protections, and legal liability. The proposed
Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced his retirement, effective November 1, 2026, bringing a distinguished 30-year career in law enforcement to a close. Sheriff Hain has decided to step down to focus on his health and to ensure continuity of leadership for the people of Kane County. “Serving the people
The Illinois Environmental Council honored mayor John Laesch with the Milestone Achievement Award at its annual Environmental Leadership Dinner October 2. The award, which is given to leaders who drive major environmental policy and legislative progress in the State of Illinois, recognizes mayor Laesch’s innovative approach to the City of
I don’t know about you, but the weather change has gotten me really excited for Halloween! Last week, my kids and I put out our decorations, including some homemade ghosts from a past Library program. Fall is a fantastic time to get creative, and the Aurora Public Library District has
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “It quickly has become our most popular decorations contest of the year, as the Montgomery residents manage to raise the bar every year,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair
Whether it’s pumpkin-ed out or makes the hair on our necks stand up, the City of Aurora government is looking for houses that scream “Halloween” for this year’s Haunt Your House Decorating Contest. Submit an entry today and take photos that best showcase your work. Your Halloween masterpiece will be
