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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

After mitigation measures, residents say Aurora data center still creating noise issues

Some residents living near the CyrusOne data center in Aurora say that, despite mitigations, the facility is still causing noise issues.

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After two recent fatal crashes, Batavia police aiming to improve safety along Randall Road corridor

The police department reviewed crash data and enforcement activity, and is making recommendations aimed at improving safety along Randall Road.

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East-West Alumni Basketball Game set for Friday in Aurora

The women’s alumni game will begin at 6 p.m., with the men’s alumni game immediately following, according to organizers.

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District 204 reviewing high school courses, looking at new textbooks and honors designation next school year

The district’s school board is expected to vote on the course updates and new textbooks discussed Monday at its May 4 meeting.

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Indian Prairie District 204 board OKs nearly $1.4 million in lighting, infrastructure replacements

District 204 is continuing to move forward with its multi-year facilities overhaul, funded by the district selling up to $420 million in bonds.

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Earth Day celebration planned in Geneva

Recycling, children’s activities, food vendors and more will be part of Geneva’s Earth Day event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road in Geneva.

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Column: Young therapist at Family Counseling Service in Aurora creates on-site food and clothing pantry

As a therapist at Family Counseling Service in Aurora, Quintin Ingram not only listens to stories of struggle and resilience but tries to access resources for clients as they face mental health challenges.

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Illinois bill would force gunmakers to redesign pistols that can be converted to automatic weapons

While supporters say the proposal would make it harder for criminals to obtain fully automatic firepower, gun rights advocates are already lining up to counter that it unfairly targets manufacturers for the actions of people who illegally modify weapons.