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The Beacon-News

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

With new University of Illinois program in the works, students and community colleges in Aurora area discuss transfer process, challenges

Students and community college staff in the Aurora area say partnerships with four-year schools make transferring easier.

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Kane County real estate tax bills coming soon, first installment due June 2

The first installment will be due June 2 and the second installment on Sept. 2.

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Kane State’s Attorney’s Office working remotely amid AC upgrades, staff presence limited to essential functions

Criminal protective orders will be by appointment only as the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office limits on-site staff presence.

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Salvador Rodriguez, Luis Santoyo join the 2026 race for Kane County sheriff

Two more candidates have thrown their hats in the ring to be elected Kane County sheriff in 2026, as current Sheriff Ron Hain prepares to retire when his term ends next year.

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Oswego trustees discuss options for possible grocery tax

Oswego trustees recently discussed options concerning a possible 1% local grocery tax to offset the loss of money from an expiring state grocery tax.

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Gov. JB Pritzker urges Democrats to protest at GOP congressional offices in response to President Donald Trump

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joined Democratic governors from Minnesota, New York and Massachusetts to slam President Trump policies at 100-day mark.

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Festival in downtown Aurora to feature 36 food trucks

The annual spring Food Truck Festival returns to downtown Aurora beginning at 5 p.m. Friday.

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Facing elite goalkeeper, West Aurora’s Lizbeth Salinas maintains mindset. ‘I like to shoot and see if it goes in.’

Lizbeth Salinas scores on short volley in the 19th minute to spark West Aurora to 1-0 victory over Bartlett.

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Paul Johnson’s Aurora-Elgin area baseball rankings and player of the week

Hampshire takes over top spot and West Aurora moves closer, while Yorkville enters rankings,

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