The festival opens Thursday, Sept. 18 and runs through Saturday, Sept. 20 in downtown Aurora.

Oakley, an American Staffordshire Terrier was already a “rescue dog,” but after being pulled from a house fire by Aurora police recently, the term has a new meaning.

Just minutes apart, two fires broke out in Aurora on the afternoon of Sept. 15, including at a six-story apartment complex and a two-story home.

Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen announced he will seek a second and final term in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election. The former state lawmaker says will be his last term as treasurer.

An Aurora man has been charged with three felonies after authorities said a large-scale marijuana-growing operation was found in his basement after a fire.

A male resident of North Aurora died from injuries sustained in a house fire in North Aurora early Monday morning.

Attendees at an East Aurora High School Friday donned gold shirts shirts in recognition of Pediatric Cancer Month and in support of Cal’s Angels, a St. Charles-based nonprofit.

The Aurora Lions Club will hold free screenings to check the eye health of children ages six months to six on Sept. 20.

An Aurora man has been charged with five felonies related to a firearm and ammunition allegedly found in his car during a traffic stop and which he was not legally allowed to own, police said.

There are several ways in which the 9/11 terrorist attacks will be marked in the Kane County area for this year’s 24th anniversary.

Aurora antique furniture store Warehouse 55 will move into the former Hearth & Hammer location in downtown Batavia next month after operating for 6 years in Aurora.

A traffic stop in Montgomery on Aug. 30 by the Aurora Police Special Operations Group resulted in the seizure of three loaded handguns and ammunition, more than three grams of suspected cocaine, and the arrest of four individuals.

The free event, which will take place rain or shine, allows children to get an up-close look at police cars, fire trucks and other vehicles while learning about the professionals who serve their community.

While the $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot continues to climb, the third largest in U.S. history, a $1 million ticket was sold in Aurora on Wednesday.

A teenager was charged in connection to a violent attack on an elderly man during an attempted robbery in Aurora late last month, police announced Wednesday.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Illinois recently hosted a back-to-school “Prep Rally” to help Kane County-area kids get ready for the new school year.

The New England Congregational Church in Aurora will host an outdoor community fall festival for community members.

The relocation of Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84’s official meeting space within the community is more than just a change of address, organizers say. This summer, the venerable Post 84 moved into a multi-tenant commercial development.

After the ride, The Bike Rack we will be serving free food and drinks at the shop in St. Charles.

The city of Aurora’s property standards division will host its annual fall electronics recycling drive-thru event for residents next month.

Marisa Christoffel is the new principal at the Kane County Juvenile Justice Center.

The Saturday event, taking place at Wilder Park from noon to 9 p.m., will feature seven bands, while the parade returns on Sunday.

The 15th annual Alley Art Festival will be held Aug. 30 for local Aurora artists to showcase their art pieces.

State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will hold the annual Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck Event for community members in September.

A 19-year-old driver was issued traffic citations following a crash in Joliet that caused a semitrailer to overturn and spill its large haul of rock, police said.

A Texas woman has been charged with kidnapping and child abduction of two kids from Aurora, whom she was paid to deliver to their father in Mexico.

As community colleges take on an evolving role in recent years, Shaw Local News Network is providing details on the compensation of presidents who lead 10 of these publicly funded schools in northern Illinois.

A 28-year-old Aurora man was killed early Sunday morning when his motorcycle crashed into a retaining wall in Naperville, police said.

The Illinois State Police say funds will go to 21 departments to help with enforcement details to remove guns from those "who pose a danger to the public or themselves."

Montgomery was transformed into Valhalla as the Sons of Norway brought back to life ancient Viking games. Replica codfish were tossed, plastic axes were heaved, yarn fjord horse heads were weaved and plastic ninja throwing stars were darted.

Waubonsee Community College offers four business academy programs this fall to support existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.

East Aurora School District 131 will hold a back-to-school fair for school district families to receive school supplies.

An Aurora woman who prosecutors said was drunk and high when she caused a 2023 DUI crash that killed Naperville resident Sergey P. Ageyev, 67, pleaded guilty this week and was sentenced to four years in prison.

Thirteen Illinois state drivers license locations in the suburban Chicago area will begin offering walk-in Saturday service starting Aug. 9.

The Aurora Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is developing a 10-year Destination Development Plan, and resident input is seen as essential to the process.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood told a crowd at a Joliet town hall that she’s received no response from top federal officials regarding a report of a “reckless” immigration enforcement incident in the city. 

When the curtain falls on Paramount Theatre’s stellar revival of “True West” later this month, the Copley Theatre in Aurora, home of Paramount’s Bold series, goes dark.

The Geneva City Council Monday unanimously approved the mayor's appointment of Alexandra Voigt – Alex – as city administrator, following the retirement of Stephanie Dawkins.

The Geneva City Council is poised to appoint its new city administrator at the Aug. 4 meeting.

The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will soon begin accepting nominations for its 2026 class of inductees.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, will host a series of town halls in every county in Illinois’ 14th District this month, her office announced Friday.

Eight artists contribute to the new exhibit that celebrates global diversity.

Rescue animals from parts of Texas that were devastated by catastrophic flooding this month arrived at the Aurora Municipal Airport Thursday and were taken in by area shelters.

Anderson Humane, based in South Elgin, took in several dogs and cats who were displaced by catastrophic flooding in Texas and flown to Aurora Airport. Other rescue groups in the Chicago area also received some of the animals.

An Aurora man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 125 years in prison for his role in the 2021 murder of Edward Smith Jr, also of Aurora.

In Kane County, funds will support two Aurora programs: The Neighbor Project and A Cubed Design LLC, according to a news release.

The show, which combines theater, circus and cabaret, will be at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall in Aurora Friday, July 18, through Monday, July 21.

The Aurora downtown area embraces its vibrant renaissance as the cultural heartbeat of the city.

More than 30 food trucks will line up in the heart of downtown Aurora, serving a variety of cuisines.

It's time to mark calendars for upcoming seasons of entertainment coming to theaters near you.