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Monday, June 30, 2025

Water rates to increase in Aurora starting in July

There will be a rate increase in July, and another jump next year to pay for operating and capital needs for the city’s water and sewer system.

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Record number expected to travel for Fourth of July weekend

According to its website, the AAA group is predicting that “Fourth of July travel in 2025 will be the busiest ever, with 72.2 million people traveling at least 50 miles from home.”

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Aurora starts its yearly mosquito control program, hoping to reduce spread of West Nile virus

The city effort includes using catch basins, mosquito light traps and fogging operations to protect residents from mosquitoes.

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Grand marshal named for Aurora Fourth of July Parade

Hugo Saltijeral of Aurora has been named grand marshal of Aurora’s Fourth of July Parade, set for the city’s downtown on Friday, July 4.

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Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection. Who will he pick as his No. 2?

The job of Illinois lieutenant governor will become vacant with the current occupant, Juliana Stratton, running to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Event puts spotlight on renovations at Geneva Commons shopping center

On Saturday, Geneva Commons hosted a six-hour grand reopening event “highlighting recent renovations, a slate of new tenants and a renewed focus on creating a vibrant gathering space for the Tri-Cities,” center officials said.

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Oswego trustees look at criteria for downtown grant program

Oswego trustees as a committee of the whole recently discussed the eligibility criteria for the Economic Development Incentive Award grant program in the village.

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Column: Death of Jim Teckenbrock leaves a big hole in Fox Valley sports scene

The WSPY 107.1-FM sports director died on Wednesday, June 25.

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Batavia fest puts focus on health and wellness resources

The WellBatavia Festival Saturday morning featured a variety of participants concerned with different aspects of health and wellness.

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