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.

A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after 4,000 grams of cocaine were discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to a news release from the Kane County State’s Attorney.

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the robbery of a Marengo gas station where an employee was shot. He will serve the time concurrent with a Kane County robbery sentence.

Fourteen people were treated for injuries, and nine were sent to hospitals, when a van carrying a musical group from Mexico crashed in McHenry after leaving Aurora for a Milwaukee show.

Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is collecting backpack donations to assist people in the community without homes. Donations will go to the church's warming center used in winter.

A 17-year-old boy is in stable condition after he was shot several times at Settler’s Park in Plainfield.

The office of Will County Coroner Laurie Summers has identified an Aurora man killed in a crash on I-55 in Will County Saturday.

First Secure Community Bank has been recognized by the Illinois Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2025 Illinois Community Service Award.

Metra is adding more trains on the UP North, UP West and Rock Island lines Saturday and Sunday to accommodate those heading into the city for the third annual NASCAR Chicago Street Race.

Where you can watch fireworks in Kane County.

From live music and food trucks to pet parades and pie-eating contests, here is a list of Kane County happenings on Fourth of July weekend:

A woman was found dead inside an apartment after firefighters responded to a triggered fire alarm at a four-story building in Aurora on Tuesday, authorities said.

Rosary High School in Aurora, long known for its academic rigor in preparing girls for college, has added College Prep to its name as of July 1.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville has one fewer potential Republican challenger to worry about in 2026.

Earthmover Credit Union recently awarded four Teen Investment Program College Scholarships totaling $4,000 to four local high school students.

A fledgling Elmhurst-based company that distributes vending machines offering electronic cigarettes and vaping products is facing pushback from some suburbs.

Area residents are invited to bring their aging electronics and other items to a public recycling and shredding event Saturday in Aurora.

Kane County government offices are closed Thursday in observance of the federal Juneteenth holiday.

A collaboration with Aurora’s City of Lights Film Festival will bring a full day of programming to downtown Aurora on June 14. 

The line-up is stacked with locally and nationally acclaimed DJs and music artists like Fast Eddie, DJ Julian Jumpin Perez, DJ Mike “Hitman” Wilson, DJ Mickey Mixin Oliver, DJ Maurice “ICE” Culpepper, DJ Tim Spinnin Schommer and DJ Kickin Kenny Cahill.

The Second City 65th Anniversary Show showcases some of Second City’s audience’s favorite songs, sketches, and characters written by some of the famed company’s illustrious alumni.

Illinois’ oldest farmers market returns to downtown Aurora, featuring local vendors and family activities.

'It’s Only a Play' by Terrence McNally runs until June 14.

Senior Services Associations push to protect the Older Americans Act that provides funding for essential services.

The circus-inspired concept for this production creates an exhilarating, enlightening experience that's simply purr-fect.

The “Benefit for Keagyn” fundraiser, for the Yorkville Intermediate School student, is happening from 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the St. George Citizen Club, 667 Sheridan Street, Aurora.

The city of Aurora's Youth Services Division will honor National Physical Fitness and Sports month by hosting the 31st Annual Sports Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Friday, May 9 at Phillips Park, 828 Montgomery Road, Aurora.