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The Beacon-News

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Irvin, Laesch share their visions for Aurora’s future at mayoral candidate forum

Aurora mayoral candidates Richard Irvin and John Laesch both said they want to move the city forward, but their visions of the future differed.

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Townhouse development proposed near Marmion Academy in Aurora

Abbey Meadows is a proposed townhouse development by Lennar Homes, which would have 220 units across nearly 32 acres near Marmion Academy.

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Column: Turbulent childhood helped shape goals, character of Aurora’s first Hispanic female police lieutenant

Lorena Hernandez’s promotion last month at age 43 made her the Aurora Police Department’s first Hispanic female lieutenant.

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Hollywood Casino partnering with celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis on Joliet, Aurora restaurants

Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis has partnered with Hollywood casinos to launch Italian restaurants at two suburban Chicago casinos.

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Column: Plano’s Brad Korn and Southeast Missouri State deal with likely NCAA, NIT shutout. ‘It makes me mad.’

Southeast Missouri State coach Brad Korn, who hails from Plano, runs into a dilemma after his team loses in the conference tourney.

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Chicago man sentenced to 57 years in prison for attempted murder at Aurora gas station

A Chicago man has been sentenced to 57 years in state prison for the attempted murder of his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend at an Aurora gas station in 2022, the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office said.

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Indian Prairie District 204 school board OKs more summer projects, totaling over $15.5 million

Among its projects for this summer, the district will construct secure entryways at 11 of its elementary schools.

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New names could be in store for Metra lines, as agency sues Union Pacific during takeover of UP routes

Metra lines could be set for new names, as the agency prepares to take over Union Pacific routes. But first, Metra and Union Pacific must resolve a compensation dispute.

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Ash, Grisson compete for spot on Fox Valley Park District board

The race in the April 1 general election for the four-year at-large seat on the Fox Valley Park District board is between incumbent Joe Grisson III and Edward Ash, both from Aurora.

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Jacob Baumann and Asa Johnson see another super-sized future for Aurora Christian. ‘They were grizzled veterans.’