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Monday, March 30, 2026

Batavia museum puts local spin on nation’s 250th anniversary

A new exhibit at the museum, called “To Secure These Rights,” focuses on how Batavia residents have worked and fought for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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Cheap Trick, Beach Boys, UB40 and more to perform this summer at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

The concert lineup for the venue announced Monday also includes Lauren Alaina, Poi Dog Pondering, the Blues on the Fox Festival featuring Trombone Shorty and Ally Venable and more.

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Returning early from torn ACL, Grace Grunloh gets bat going for Aurora Central Catholic. ‘Really meaningful.’

Grace Grunloh singles twice for Aurora Central Catholic in 3-2 GCAC White loss to St. Ignatius in 10 innings.

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Rick Armstrong’s high school softball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

St. Charles East takes over the top spot, followed by St. Charles North, while Jacobs and Newark both join the rankings.

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From jerseys to bobbleheads, Kane County Cougars garage sale a hit with baseball fans

The event held Friday and Saturday at Northwestern Medicine Field in Geneva included a variety of things for sale, including bats, balls and baseball equipment as well as lots of memorabilia, leftover bobbleheads and more.

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CASA Kane County to move out of courthouse at county’s request, looks to raise funds for new space

Told it needs to move out of Kane County’s courthouse, CASA, which advocates for children in foster care, is seeking a new home of its own.

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Aurora community members push to restore historic Northgate sign

Aurora community members are leading a push to restore the Northgate Shopping Center’s historic sign, which years ago was declared a local landmark by the city.

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A sprawling solar farm in Will County: Some residents cashing in; others fear being surrounded

Local officials say state law ties their hands to push back as planning commission poised to vote Monday on Earthrise Energy’s 6,100-acre project.

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