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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Aurora-area school districts modify Title IX policies as federal regulations shift: ‘People are at the center of this’

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.

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Batavia police will be getting new body cameras with AI features

The police department is going with a new vendor, Axon, after its current contract for body cameras is up in March.

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Texas National Guard arrives in the Chicago area

Texas National Guard members have arrived in Illinois. City and state officials say Donald Trump is using them as “political props” in Chicago.

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Will County Board will consider resolution seeking to limit immigration enforcement

The resolution passed the Will County Board’s Legislative Committee meeting with four Democratic votes and will go to the full board.

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Dogs have their day at Aurora Pooch Parade

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.”

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Grant Bohr, who could be a pipefitter, makes concrete choice as QB for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘A big change.’

Grant Bohr has been big at quarterback for Aurora Central Catholic, which could clinch first playoff berth since 2016.

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After a leg injury last summer, Tony Minnec turns into Mr. Dependable on defense for Batavia. ‘He’s the rock.’

Tony Minnec takes over at middle linebacker for Batavia and turns into team’s leading tackler through six games.

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Football schedules and local scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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