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The Beacon-News

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Aurora Mayor-elect John Laesch announces transition team

Mayor-elect John Laesch’s official transition committee is being tasked with making sure there is a smooth transfer of city leadership.

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Official final results confirm election results in 7th Ward race in Aurora

Javier Banuelos defeated incumbent Brandon Tolliver in the tight race for the Aurora City Council’s 7th Ward alderman seat, final official results show.

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Column: Fox Valley faithful remember Pope Francis for servant’s heart and ability to listen

In life, Pope Francis caught the world’s attention with his humility and his holiness. So it’s no surprise that in death, the tributes are raining down like manna from heaven.

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Kane County circuit clerk to offer HOPE Cards to help those with orders of protection

The cards will include information about orders of protection and can be presented to law enforcement when reporting a violation.

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First two baby bison of the spring born to herd at Fermilab in Batavia

Since 1969, bison have been a part of the landscape outside the particle physics and accelerator laboratory in Batavia.

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Despite being only 5-foot-2, McKenzie Pearch stands tall in the midfield for West Aurora. ‘The heart of the team.’

McKenzie Pearch chips in with an assist as West Aurora keeps rolling with a 2-0 win over East Aurora.

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You don’t have to tell West Aurora’s Zach Toma twice about how to attack the zone. ‘Throw strikes and get it done.’

Zach Toma strikes out 12 and throws a complete-game shutout for West Aurora in an 11-0 victory over Bartlett.

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

Surging Oswego takes over the top spot, while West Aurora and Kaneland jump into the rankings.

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East Aurora renews food service contracts for next school year

The district renewed its contracts with Whitsons Nutrition and Sodexo America Monday for school meals.

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