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The Beacon-News

Monday, July 14, 2025

Kane County Board considers allocating money away from transportation to public safety as budget woes continue

The county is considering revising how it allocates RTA sales tax funds, but hasn’t officially decided whether to do so.

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Ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for scheme to bribe ex-Speaker Michael Madigan

Federal judge tells longtime insider it was ‘imperative to wipe away the notion’ that his actions were merely lobbying a public official.

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E-bike laws a confusing patchwork for suburban riders

A growing number of Chicago suburbs have enacted tougher e-bike regulations due to growing safety concerns. And it has become confusing for riders.

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Chicago-area officials are bracing as summer storms roll in following Texas tragedy and weather service budget cuts

The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.

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Column: Aurora police officer ‘set the bar’ by making heroism a habit

Aurora Police Officer Gerardo Chaidez should be getting used to all the attention he’s received since last year when he saved the lives of a West Aurora High School student and a young father from Texas in two near-fatal incidents six months apart.

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Summer Food Truck Festival set for downtown Aurora

Aurora’s food truck festival scene is growing again, with the introduction of a summer food truck event on Friday, July 18, in the city’s downtown.

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Oswego eyes incentive for planned downtown restaurant

Oswego Village Board members Tuesday will vote on authorizing an economic development incentive for a new full-service restaurant looking to open in downtown Oswego.

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Windmill City Festival brings Batavia together: ‘It is a family tradition’

Over the weekend, the Batavia Park District rolled out the 47th annual Windmill City Festival in the city’s downtown.

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