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Monday, July 7, 2025

For Aurora residents, Fourth of July parade in city’s downtown a patriotic tradition

Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Aurora welcomed in the Fourth of July with the city’s annual parade that kicked off at the intersection of Benton Street and Broadway downtown.

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Supreme Court ruling casts doubt on birthright citizenship for immigrant families in Chicago

High court’s decision fuels uncertainty about whether babies born to immigrants lacking legal immigration status will be considered American citizens, despite 14th Amendment.

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Foreign Exchange opens brewpub, restaurant in downtown Aurora

After years of brewing and selling beer, the award-winning Foreign Exchange Brewing Company now has a physical location in downtown Aurora.

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Aurora considers facility improvement projects totaling $1 million

The Aurora City Council Tuesday will consider projects to replace the roofs of two city buildings and to expand the police department’s digital forensic lab.

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Rosary High School in Aurora becomes Rosary College Prep, but it’s staying all-girls: ‘We’re never going to settle’

The school is changing its name and branding to reflect its ongoing academic priorities and help it recruit students.

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St. Charles street improvement project to temporarily close several roads in July

Several roads will be closed to all traffic for several days at a time while the city does street improvement work.

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Oswego trustees discuss moving village’s dog park

Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed relocating the village’s dog park to prepare for the future expansion of the nearby Public Works facility.

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Column: Fox Valley Marines growing a proud legacy

When the Fox Valley Marines walk by you and your family and friends at Friday’s Fourth of July parade in Aurora, make sure to give them a special shout-out.

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Gabriel Sularski, top senior in Illinois for basketball, leaves Lemont for Utah power. ‘Can’t wait to get started.’

Benet transfer Gabriel Sularski, the state’s top senior basketball player, is leaving Lemont for Layton Christian in Utah.

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