Kane County Fair offers 4-H Scholarships

4-H Club members application deadline is April 1, 2025

Aurora's Warming Center Will Be Open Through End Of Week

Periods of accumulating snow are expected Wednesday, and temperatures are forecast to gradually increase into the weekend.

Overnight Warming Center Will Be Open Wednesday Night In Aurora

Aurora's overnight warming center, which is activated when temperatures drop below 15 degrees, has opened for 22 nights so far this season.

Aurora Chef Will Compete On Food Network's 'Chopped'

Chef Alonso Beckford, an Aurora resident, is the head chef at The Matrix Club, an event venue in Naperville.

1st Baby Of 2025 Born At Rush Copley Medical Center

A baby born to a Plainfield couple was the first to come into the world in 2025 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.

Overnight Warming Center Opens On New Year's Eve In Aurora

Aurora will activate its temporary overnight warming center Tuesday night and again on Thursday night.

Santa Hat Robbery Sentenced | Fentanyl Homicide Closure | New Coroner

Here is a look at the top stories from this past week in Kane County.

Shop With A Cop Returns To Meijer This Weekend

The event allows Aurora police officers to gift shop with kids who don't typically have the resources to buy or receive presents.

Temporary Aurora Warming Center Will Open Wednesday Night

An Arctic cold blast is expected to hit the Chicago area, bringing bitterly cold wind chills of 20 below zero with it.

Football Team State Champs Get Own Holiday In Aurora

Two NFL Super Bowl champions also surprised the team of 11-year-old winners with videos of congratulations.

Aurora Fire Department Donates Engine To Southern IL Department

The Aurora Fire Department donated a 2000 reserve fire engine, previously stationed at Station 3, to the Cairo-Auxiliary Fire Department.

Overnight Warming Center Opens As Aurora Temps Drop Beneath 15 Degrees

Temperatures are forecast to drop to 13 degrees Thursday night in Aurora, according to The Weather Channel.

Swedish Christmas and St. Lucia Festival

Celebrate Christmas Swedish Style

Hesed House Unveils Newly Remodeled Homeless Shelter

The new shelter, across from the main Hesed House site, nearly doubles its neighboring facility's capacity.

Rocket League Gaming Tournament Planned For 1st Aurora Gaming Series

Aurora will close out 2024 by launching its inaugural Aurora Gaming Series with a Rocket League Tournament.

Former POW Jessica Lynch Speaks At Aurora Veterans Day Parade

You could feel it in the atmosphere as Aurora residents and veterans watched the parade.

Aurora Among Top Cities In Country For Creatives, Makers: Study

A new poll analyzed data from 200 of the country's most populated cities to determine which is best for creatives.

National Drug Take-Back Day Event Coming To Aurora

The event gives locals the chance to anonymously dispose of unwanted, expired or unused medications.

Mayor Surprised With Award For Empowering Black, Minority Contractors

The Black Contractors, Owners and Executives organization presented Mayor Richard Irvin with its 2024 Advocacy Award.

Aurora's Longest-Serving Teacher Will Have Street Named After Her

Laura Waegner, 79,​ retired from Holy Angels School in May after teaching there for 54 years.

Aurora To Host 1st Barbers Breakfast On World Barber Day

The event will also mark the launch of the Aurora Barbers Alliance, officials said.

Shuttered School Transformed Into Youth Center On Aurora's East Side

The former Emmanuel Lutheran School, which closed 20 years ago, reopened Monday as the Northern Lights Youth Center.

Calculus Teacher In Aurora Praised For Her Hard Work

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

26 Events Planned For National Night Out In Aurora: Check Them Out

The community will come together across Aurora's 10 wards for an evening of free food, live music and family-friendly activities.

Llamas Petting, Free Empanadas Planned For Bolivian Flag Raising

Aurora is celebrating Bolivian Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony Tuesday.

HelloFresh, Aurora To Give Away 4,000 Free Meal Kits To Residents

HelloFresh is giving away meal kits as part of an initiative to raise awareness of childhood food insecurity.

$10 Lands Aurora Woman Winning $1M Lottery Prize

She won $1 million from a $10 scratch-off lottery ticket and has already given more than $100,000 away to "pay it forward."

Aurora To Host Inaugural Colombian Flag-Raising Ceremony

The event will feature performances, an awards presentation, food samples and free handheld Colombian flags.

Aurora Wants To Know How Area Homes Were Damaged In Monday Night Storm

City officials encourage locals to fill out a survey if their house was damaged during last night's storm.

North Aurora man takes helm of NIU College of Engineering department

Building on a long and strong academic history, CS Nam chairs the highly regarded Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

Aurora Native Finishes College In 3 Years: 2024 Outstanding Grad

An undergraduate student from Aurora was shouted out as a 2024 outstanding grad.

City Crowns Mr. And Miss Black Aurora Ahead Of Juneteenth Week

The four new members of the Royal Court will represent Aurora's Black community during the 2024-25 school year.

Interim Executive Director Promoted At Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry

Katie Arko served as interim executive director for four months and as senior director of development at the pantry for three years prior.

Best Tap Water In IL Can Be Found In Kane County City, Survey Finds

A survey paneled 3,000 Americans to determine which cities have the most — and least — drinkable tap water. One Illinois city ranked highly.

Aurora To Give Out Free Groceries In Time For Father's Day, Juneteenth

Up to 1,000 families will receive boxes of fresh meat and produce during the pop-up pantry, officials said.

Aurora Nonprofit Looks To Fill Little Free Libraries Using Book Drive

Fox Valley United Way is hosting a book drive to ensure local children have access to books.

Oldest Farmers Market In Illinois To Reopen For 113th Season

Patrons can celebrate the opening day of the 2024 market season with live music, entertainment for kids and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Longest-Serving Teacher In Aurora Honored Before Retirement

After 55 years, Aurora's longest-serving teacher is retiring this month.

EMERGENCY - Puppy Fosters Needed Wednesday Evening 5/15

Please Consider Opening Your Home to a Puppy!

Asbury Gardens Nursing & Rehab is Recognized as B.E.S.T. in Class

Congratulations to our Skilled Nursing Team for the excellent work and dedication.