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Subdivision with 59 homes proposed near Marmion Academy in Aurora

Harvest Point subdivision by Pulte Homes would contain 59 single-family homes between roughly 2,300 and 3,200 square feet with three to five bedrooms and two– or three-car garages.

Currently vacant land on South Raddant Road near Marmion Academy in Aurora could be the ___location of a new single-family subdivision by Pulte Homes. (R. Christian Smith / The Beacon-News)

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin on Tuesday presents incoming West Aurora School District kindergartener Sebastian Pruszkowski, one of the first students enrolled in Aurora's Promise, with a ceremonial $50 representing the actual $50 the city will place in an education savings account created for him. (R. Christian Smith / The Beacon-News)

Aurora officially launches education savings account program

Kane County Chief Judge Robert Villa speaks at CASA Kane County's "Hands Around the Courthouse" event in Geneva on Thursday, April 10, 2025. CASA officials this week announced the formation of an advisory council designed to help reduce the number of children going into foster care. (Molly Morrow / The Beacon-News)

CASA Kane County forms advisory council to help reduce number of children going into foster care

Developers seek approval for new solar farms in Will County. (Zbigniew Bzdak/Chicago Tribune)

Will County Board approves solar projects near Monee, Peotone

By Michelle Mullins

April 18, 2025 at 10:53 a.m.

Solar projects are TurningPoint Energy near La Grange and West Monee-Manhattan roads; Cenergy Power and...

The Fellowship Hall at United Methodist Church of Geneva is filled with items for a previous rummage sale. This spring's rummage sale will be held from April 24 to 26 at the church, 211 Hamilton St. in Geneva. (United Methodist Church of Geneva)

Rummage sale to be held at United Methodist Church of Geneva

By Aurora Beacon-News

April 17, 2025 at 10:10 p.m.

United Methodist Church of Geneva will host its spring rummage sale from Thursday, April 24,...

Will County Board Speaker Joe VanDuyne (D-Wilmington) and Democratic Leader Sherry Williams (D-Crest Hill) participate in the County Board meeting April 17, 2025, in Joliet. (Michelle Mullins/for the Daily Southtown)

Will County Board OKs pay raises for countywide elected officials, board members

By Michelle Mullins

April 17, 2025 at 3:02 p.m.

The Will County Board voted 13-9 to increase pay the board and countywide elected officials...

The pilot watches as he drops plastic eggs from a helicopter over a field north of Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora during the church's annual Easter egg hunt in 2023. This year's event is set for Saturday at the church. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

Helicopter Easter egg drop planned at Aurora church

By Aurora Beacon-News

April 17, 2025 at 8:32 a.m.

Treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church in Aurora on Saturday,...

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

By Josh Krockey

April 17, 2025 at 6:02 a.m.

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

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin finishes speaking Feb. 17, 2025, as Illinois officials gathered to oppose federal budget cuts to services. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

US Sen. Dick Durbin’s slow fundraising fuels speculation about his political future

By Rick Pearson

April 16, 2025 at 5:14 p.m.

US Sen. Dick Durbin, Illinois' senior senator, reported raising only $42,695 so far this year,...

Kane County Undersheriff Amy Johnson has announced she is running for Kane County sheriff in the 2026 election. (Kane County Sheriff's Office)

Undersheriff Amy Johnson launches campaign for Kane County sheriff, Hain to step down in 2026

By Molly Morrow

April 16, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.

Current Undersheriff Amy Johnson is running for sheriff in the 2026 election, with outgoing Sheriff...

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