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Monday, October 12, 2026

 

In the age of AI and social media, a school district goes analog

After instituting a cellphone ban two years ago, Hinckley-Big Rock School District 429 has now moved away from students having their own school-issued computers.

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Rosary College Prep to hold first Homecoming celebration

Rosary College Prep in Aurora was founded almost 65 years ago, but this fall it is making a bit of history by hosting its first Homecoming celebration.

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Oswego looks at financing options for Lake Michigan water project work

The Oswego Village Board is looking at alternate financing options for water and sewer infrastructure improvements as part of the village’s switch to Lake Michigan water.

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Aurora City Council to vote on ending controversial fiber network agreement

The Aurora City Council is set to vote on a resolution Tuesday evening that would end the city’s agreement with OnLight Aurora and authorize city staff to negotiate transferring OnLight’s customers to the city.

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Column: Kane County Hispanic judges making history, paving the way to more diversity

The judges’ backstories are remarkable and certainly relevant during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Applications being taken for Batavia business incubator program

The Batavia MainStreet group is now accepting applications for the 2027 season of the Boardwalk Shops, a small business incubator program in downtown Batavia.

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Classic cars, crafts take center stage at Kendall County Fall Fest

Sunday was a day of cars and crafts as the Kendall County Fair Association offered its Fall Fest at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Yorkville.

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Forbes, Collins face off in race for Kane County Board seat in District 11

The Kane County Board race in District 11 is between Democrat Julie Forbes and Republican William Collins.

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