Batavia wants Aurora to open a gate at the intersection of Wagner Road and Mesa Lane, which has been a point of contention for more than a decade.

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, who was sentenced to 15 months in prison in a hush money case tied to sexual abuse, has died. He was 84.

Saturday brought an end to the 115th year of the longest-running farmers market in the state, a season that brought thousands to downtown Aurora to shop for products provided by a pool of more than 80 vendors.

The former Illinois House Republican leader’s public endorsement of the Democratic governor marks a major break for Durkin, who still considers himself a Republican.

Dozens of dogs in the spotlight during parade at Wilder Park in Aurora.

Organizers get pushback at a question-and-answer session that was held in the church where the warming center would be located.

Hell’s BBQ, Inc. is proposing to open a barbeque-style restaurant in a privately-owned space at 228 E. Washington St., village officials said.