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Talk about Thanksgiving history to take place in Aurora
The city of Aurora is set to host an educational talk focused on the historical origins and evolution of the Thanksgiving holiday. This community event invites residents to explore the traditions and cultural…
Grand Jury Indicts Palatine Teen In Attempted Mass Shooting At Aurora Hindu Temple
A Cook County grand jury has indicted 19-year-old Alexandros Paporakis on charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful use of a weapon. According to reports, the Palatine teenager allegedly plotted a mass shooting…
Palatine teen indicted for plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple in Aurora
A Cook County grand jury indicted Palatine teenager Alexandros Paporakis on charges of making a terrorist threat and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Aurora…
74-Year-Old Woman ID'd In Fatal Crash On Farnsworth Avenue: Kane County Coroner
The Kane County Coroner's Office has identified 74-year-old Catherine Pegues as the victim of a fatal traffic collision on Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora. Pegues was struck by a Chrysler 200 sedan while crossing the street…
Events planned to celebrate Veterans Day in the Fox Valley
The city of Aurora is preparing for its annual Veterans Day Parade on Wednesday, November 11. The event will feature local military organizations and a guest appearance by Brigadier General John M. Dunn. Following the…
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Aurora Hindu temple shooting plot: Suspect to face charges in court
Alexandros Paporakis, 19, is set to appear in a Cook County courtroom for an indictment-related hearing following his arrest for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora. Authorities say the…
Man accused of plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple to appear in court
A 19-year-old man accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora is scheduled to appear in a Rolling Meadows courtroom on Monday. The hearing is related to his indictment for the alleged plot. The…
Kane County property transfers: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
Kane County recorded 102 residential property transfers during the week of October 26. The median sale for the area was a 1,144-square-foot property on Galena Boulevard in Aurora, which sold for $266,500. The report…
74-year-old woman killed after being struck by vehicle while walking in Aurora
A 74-year-old woman, identified as Catherine Pegues, was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Aurora on November 4. The incident occurred while she was crossing North Farnsworth Avenue near Indian Avenue. The…
Aurora man arrested in aggravated robbery
Thomas Johnson, 25, of Aurora, has been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery following an incident at a Family Dollar store on North Lake Street. Police identified Johnson through surveillance footage after he…
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Marmion JROTC plans annual Veterans Day ceremony honoring a veteran
Marmion Academy's JROTC program is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony on November 6 to honor local veterans. The event, which features 270 cadets, will specifically recognize Ray Jurado, a veteran of Operation…
Kane County, IL Man Faces 2 Felonies in Retail Store Robbery
A 25-year-old Aurora man, Thomas Johnson, has been charged with two felonies following an aggravated robbery at a North Lake Street retail store. Authorities state the suspect claimed to have a firearm and stole $427…
Aurora man charged in connection with robbery at business
A 25-year-old Aurora man, Thomas Johnson, has been charged following an October robbery at a Family Dollar store on North Lake Street. Police say the suspect claimed to have a firearm and stole approximately $427 from…
Dollar Store Robber Told Clerk He Had Gun, Returned To Shop Days After Crime: Aurora Police
A 25-year-old Aurora man, Thomas Johnson, has been arrested and charged with two felonies following an aggravated robbery at a Family Dollar store on October 18. Police say Johnson implied he had a gun while stealing…
Aurora, IL Fatal Crash: 74-Year-Old Woman Killed on Farnsworth Ave
A 74-year-old woman died after being struck by a vehicle on North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, Illinois. The incident occurred Thursday evening, prompting a multi-hour road closure for police investigation. The victim…
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Grant Park has 20-match win streak snapped with loss in sectional championship
The Grant Park girls volleyball team saw its 20-match winning streak and season end with a 22-25, 25-22, 25-20 loss to Schaumburg Christian in the IHSA Class 1A Aurora Christian Sectional championship on Thursday…
Woman dies following crash in Aurora
A 74-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora. Aurora police and fire personnel responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead at a…
74-year-old woman killed in pedestrian crash in Aurora, police say
A 74-year-old woman died after being struck by a Chrysler 200 sedan while crossing North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora on Wednesday evening. Aurora police reported that the woman was unresponsive when officers arrived and…
74-year-old woman hit, killed by vehicle in Aurora, police say
A 74-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle while crossing North Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora on Thursday evening. Aurora police and fire departments responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead…
1 Person Injured In Domestic-Related Incident Near Sutton Lake Park: Aurora Police
Aurora police investigated a domestic-related disturbance near Sutton Lake Park on Thursday afternoon that left one person injured. The incident prompted a temporary police presence and precautionary secure building…
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Woman, 74, Fatally Hit By Car While Crossing Farnsworth Avenue: Aurora Police
A 74-year-old woman died Wednesday evening after being struck by a Chrysler 200 sedan while crossing Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora. Police and paramedics responded to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead at a…
Executive Director of Student, Family Services Named At West Aurora D129
West Aurora School District 129 has appointed Pete Martino as the new executive director of student and family services, effective for the 2027-28 school year. Martino, who currently serves as the district's assistant…
K-9 Training Underway On Bilter Road: Aurora Police
The Aurora Police Department is conducting K-9 training exercises in the 1900 block of Bilter Road on Thursday. Officials have notified the public that the activity, taking place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., is routine…
Aurora, IL: School Air Purifier Deal Tied to Alleged .3M Fraud
A former school board president in Aurora, Illinois, has been indicted on federal charges involving an alleged $1.3 million kickback scheme. Prosecutors claim Annette Johnson steered a $2.7 million contract for school…
Discussion of allegations about D131 board member continues
East Aurora School District 131 board president Juan Sifuentes has called for the resignation of board member Annette Johnson following federal fraud charges. Johnson is accused of accepting $1.3 million in kickbacks to…
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Feds: Former Chicago-area school board president steered $2.7M deal for alleged kickback
Annette Johnson, former president of the East Aurora School District 131 Board of Education, has been indicted on federal fraud charges. Prosecutors allege she steered a $2.7 million air purifier contract to a vendor in…
Louisiana man's 2023 disappearance after trip to Illinois remains unsolved
Authorities continue to investigate the 2023 disappearance of Jared McColloch, a Louisiana man who went missing while traveling through Illinois. Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, the case remains unsolved…
5 Men Arrested After Attempting To Solicit Sex From Undercover Cop: Aurora Police
Five men were arrested and charged with solicitation of a sexual act following an undercover prostitution reversal operation conducted by the Aurora Police Department. The operation took place on October 29 in the…
Aurora Voters Approve Mayoral Recall Referendum: Unofficial Election Results
Aurora voters have approved a mayoral recall referendum in the latest general election, according to unofficial results. The measure passed with majority support across the four counties that comprise the city. The new…