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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Column: For founder, CUPS Bra Drive helps keep legacy of her mother alive

When Carolina Gamboa died at age 54 from breast cancer, she left behind a valuable lesson about empathy for her daughter Cynthia that has turned into an uplifting legacy both mom and child can be proud of.

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Lantern Walk in downtown Batavia to feature Taylor Swift theme

Downtown Batavia will be the stage for The Showgirl Lantern Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday which will feature a Taylor Swift theme.

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Aurora Regional Economic Alliance launches new membership structure

The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance is launching a new membership structure after it recently completed strategic planning.

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Pierog gives financial outlook for county during State of Kane County address

Community members and local leaders gathered in Geneva Tuesday for the State of Kane County address by Kane County Board Chair Corinne Pierog.

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Jack Beetham, whose brother plays for Georgia Tech, gets comparisons for Yorkville. ‘Take that as a challenge.’

Jack Beetham, whose brother Josh has played for Illinois, Michigan and Georgia Tech, takes control for Yorkville.

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Two-way star Aidan Nuno plays on both lines for Burlington Central. His preference? ‘I just like the tenacity.’

Aidan Nuno plays both ways for Burlington Central on the offensive and defensive lines, but he prefers defense.

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Football schedules and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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