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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Aurora finds high lead levels in drinking water in some homes

After over a year of testing water using requirements heightened in 2024, Aurora officials said Tuesday they once again found high levels of lead in the drinking water of some homes.

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Woman dead, man charged with DUI and reckless homicide in fatal Aurora crash

The two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Church and Butterfield roads in Aurora, according to police.

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Column: Grocery talk speaks volumes about price of everyday life

Unfortunately, the grocery store is where inflation feels personal.

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What to know about eating at home and dining out during the cyclospora outbreak

As cases tick up in Illinois, here’s how to avoid consuming produce with cyclospora that can cause explosive diarrhea.

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Here’s what to know if you’re heading to the Kane County Fair

Kane County Fair celebrates its 157th year this week with the usual assortment of attractions and a visit from the Wienermobile.

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Two more Kane County sites get National Park Service designation for connections to Underground Railroad

The St. Charles History Museum and a Batavia home have been added to a national list of Underground Railroad sites, facilities and programs.

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City of Aurora’s phone system, internet and website restored after fiber line cut along tollway

The Aurora city phone system, website and internet were fully restored over the weekend after third-party fiber optic cables near Interstate 88 were accidentally cut Thursday during ongoing repair work on the tollway, a city official said.

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