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The Beacon-News Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | | |
| | Following a recent court ruling, some Aurora-area school districts are revising their Title IX policies to align with a federal rule that eliminates protections for transgender students, among other provisions, in line with regulations created during President Donald Trump’s first term. | | | The police department is going with a new vendor, Axon, after its current contract for body cameras is up in March. | | | Texas National Guard members have arrived in Illinois. City and state officials say Donald Trump is using them as “political props” in Chicago. | | | The resolution passed the Will County Board’s Legislative Committee meeting with four Democratic votes and will go to the full board. | | | Fans of man’s best friend gathered at Wilder Park in Aurora on Sunday for the seventh annual Aurora Pooch Parade, a showcase of more than 125 dogs “walking with their owners and competing for top prizes.” | | | Grant Bohr has been big at quarterback for Aurora Central Catholic, which could clinch first playoff berth since 2016. | | | Tony Minnec takes over at middle linebacker for Batavia and turns into team’s leading tackler through six games. | | | High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County. | | | |