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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Aurora marks record number of animal transfers from city shelter

The city of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division marked a record number of animals transferred out of the city’s shelter in 2025.

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Aurora again finds high lead levels in drinking water of some homes

After another six months of testing, Aurora officials have again found high levels of lead in the drinking water of some homes.

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Snow expected to continue Wednesday as temps fall to high teens

Snow showers and patchy blowing snow is expected to continue in the Chicagoland area Wednesday as temperatures fall into the high teens in the night hours, weather officials said.

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New casino openings for Bally’s Chicago and Hollywood Aurora set to change gambling landscape in 2026

Chicago-area casinos are coming off a big year in 2025, as three new facilities boosted revenue and brought millions of additional players to the tables and slot machines.

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Geneva police warn of scam involving caller pretending to be officer, requesting financial information

The department says it has received reports of 11 such calls after recipients of them contacted the police department to verify.

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Column: With ‘fear and anxiety’ rising, Suicide Prevention Services to hold fundraiser for more therapists

Suicide Prevention Services will hold its “Spring into Art” fundraiser from 5:30-9:30 p.m. March 19 at Society 57 in downtown Aurora.

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Red Oak Nature Center to get new bike and pedestrian bridge over Fox River

The Fox Valley Park District’s Red Oak Nature Center is set to get a new bike and pedestrian bridge over the Fox River.

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In second year of organized basketball, Sincere Williams gets into groove for Metea Valley. ‘Come a long way.’

Sincere Williams comes up with 13 points and grabs six rebounds for Metea Valley in a 90-53 win over East Aurora.

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