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The Beacon-News

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Paul Johnson’s high school baseball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

Paul rankings.

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Ohio nonprofit that teaches the Bible to public school students comes to West Aurora, other Illinois districts

LifeWise, an Ohio-based nonprofit, has started programs in a handful of public school districts across Illinois.

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Leadoff single breaks Marmion’s Charlie Zebig out of season-opening slump. What’s next? ‘Get the guys going.’

Charlie Zebig breaks out of slump with leadoff single in Marmion’s 12-5 nonconference loss to Ottawa Marquette.

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Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County.

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A year after concussion, Waubonsie Valley’s Samantha Hughes gets back into swing of things. ‘Does feel good.’

Samantha Hughes goes 1-for-3 with three RBIs as Waubonsie Valley pulls out a 4-3 nonconference win at Geneva.

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Aurora Public Art’s new exhibit to feature works from renowned sculptor and historian

Charles Smith’s “A Truth in Stone and Spirit” exhibit will feature a blend of personal memory, news stories and national narratives, according to a city news release.

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Fire damages garage, two vehicles on West Side of Aurora

No one was injured during a fire in a detached garage of a home on Aurora’s West Side in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Aurora Fire Department.

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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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