Aurora Beacon-News

The city of Aurora is preparing to celebrate the upcoming Juneteenth holiday with a week of community events and activities, beginning with the Mr. and Miss Black Aurora Crowning Ceremony...

A celebration of the launch of the beer will be held starting at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Alter Brewing + Kitchen, 12 S. First St. in St. Charles.

The June 18 presentation will be led by a member of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s community outreach team.

The historic William Tanner House Museum will open for the season on Sunday, officials with the Aurora Historical Society said.

The market will be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays through Oct. 5 at Water Street Square, 65 S. Water St., across from Aurora City Hall in downtown...

Getzuri Arellano, 24, was found guilty of first-degree murder on March 15.

Tickets will go on sale June 1 for the Batavia MainStreet group's annual Cocktails in the Park fundraiser set for 7 to 10 p.m. July 27 at Appleton Park in...