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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Oswego panel in favor of project featuring drive-thru Dutch Bros Coffee

The Oswego Planning and Zoning Commission recently recommended approval of a request to annex and rezone property for a proposed development near the intersection of Route 34 and Ogden Falls Boulevard that would include a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop.

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Gov. JB Pritzker expected to propose ‘maintenance’ Illinois budget, legislative leader says

Illinois’ four top legislative leaders briefed before Wednesday’s state of the state and budget address agreed the fiscal plan will have to hew to the line in a tight budget year.

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Column: World War II death camp liberator from Aurora featured on ‘60 Minutes’

LeRoy “Pete” Petersohn, who died in 2010, carried a lifetime of trauma from his experiences in World War II.

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Aurora launches program offering expanded financial assistance to homebuyers

Aurora will soon be offering those looking to buy a home within city limits up to $26,000 in grants and deferred loans towards the purchase.

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Review: Remarkable ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ at the Paramount makes you feel for this kid all over again

Director Jessica Fisch has a gift for making difficult musicals work, a gift very much on display in this updated show in Aurora.

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Kane County Board OKs Flock license plate reader contract renewal for Sheriff’s Office

The annual renewal was budgeted for 2026 and comes at a cost of $72,000 annually.

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Aurora police investigating two Monday shootings

Two separate shootings occurred in Aurora Monday evening, one of which left two juveniles injured, the Aurora Police Department said on Tuesday.

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Juliana Stratton’s $25-per-hour minimum wage plan draws fire from rivals in US Senate race in Illinois

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In a debate hosted by Fox-32, U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi supported a phased-in minimum wage increase but chided Stratton by saying her plan would never pass Congress.

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