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Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Dates announced for Christkindlmarket in Aurora and Chicago

This year’s Christkindlmarket in Aurora will open on Nov. 21 at RiverEdge Park, event organizers announced on Monday.

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Prisco’s Family Market on Aurora’s West Side closed until further notice after storm damage

Store owner Andy Guzauskas told The Beacon-News on Tuesday afternoon that he hopes to get the store back up and running soon, but at this point he isn’t sure when that will be.

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After extensive damage from weekend storms, Fox Valley Park District continues with cleanup and repairs

The Fox Valley Park District is continuing with cleanup efforts after storms over the weekend caused extensive damage to some of its facilities.

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Oswego East High School returning to in-person classes Wednesday following storm damage

Students learned remotely on Monday and Tuesday while the school responded to storm damage in the building.

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Countdown to football: Mariano Velasco corners market by adding receiver duties to his checklist for Oswego

Mariano Velasco enters second straight season as starting cornerback for Oswego, but he will also play receiver.

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Emily Rosen appointed Geneva city treasurer, after no candidates ran for seat in April

Rosen’s appointment by Mayor Kevin Burns was approved by the Geneva City Council on Monday.

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Bipartisan group led by ex-Obama officials ‘rolling the dice’ on new remapping plan for Illinois legislature

“Fair Maps Illinois” marks the third attempt since 2014 to reduce heavy partisan influence in how Illinois district boundaries are drawn following the once-per-decade census.

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Montgomery Fest event puts spotlight on classic cars

There was a lot going on over the weekend at Montgomery Fest in Montgomery, with those who love cars having an event that was right up their alley.

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