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Monday, April 20, 2026

Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 feet on Thursday.

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Third Eye Blind, Six One Five Collective to perform at RiverEdge Park in Aurora

Third Eye Blind and Six One Five Collective will perform at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora this summer, officials with the venue announced Monday.

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Oswego Village Board OKs annexation, special use for drive-thru Dutch Bros Coffee: ‘I’m super-excited about this’

The Oswego Village Board recently approved annexation, rezoning and a special use for a Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru coffee shop on a site near Route 34 and Ogden Falls Boulevard.

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Mercado in Aurora opens for season at Wilder Park

The market sponsored by the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will be offered on the first and third Saturdays of every month at the park, 350 N. River St. in Aurora.

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Grand opening celebration set at new Potbelly in Aurora

A new Potbelly location in Aurora is set to give away free Potbelly food for a year to the first 50 people in line at its grand opening on April 23.

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Children take center stage at Dia del Nino event in Aurora

Children were the focus of a special celebration Saturday afternoon as the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board offered its annual Dia del Nino event at West Aurora High School.

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Column: GAR museum in Aurora racking up more state awards as it expands community engagement

The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum in downtown Aurora has come a long way since its multi-million-dollar renovation was completed in 2016.

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Democrats know Trump probably won’t be removed via the 25th Amendment. Here’s why they’re pushing it anyway.

While there’s little expectation Trump’s inner circle will turn on him, Democrats can keep Republicans on the defensive about the president’s aberrant behavior.