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    Aurora considering bike plan that recommends miles of new paths

    Brad Berns of Aurora stops his bike near an entrance to the pedestrian and bike bridge over the Fox River in downtown Aurora in 2021. The city is now looking at  a plan to expand the number of bike paths in Aurora. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)
    Aurora is considering adopting a new biking plan that would look to dramatically increase the number of bike lanes, paths and sidewalks in the city.
    Brad Berns of Aurora stops his bike near an entrance to the pedestrian and bike bridge over the Fox River in downtown Aurora in 2021. The city is now looking at  a plan to expand the number of bike paths in Aurora. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)
    Faculty members and students from East Aurora High School set off on a 23-mile walk from Wilder Park in Aurora to Elgin Saturday morning that was designed to put a spotlight on the experience of immigrants. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

    Walk from Aurora to Elgin puts focus on experience of immigrants

    Waubonsie Valley's Samantha Wiertelak (12) runs to first base after connecting on a two-run single against Joliet Central during a nonconference game in Aurora on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Sean King / The Beacon-News)

    Waubonsie Valley’s Samantha Wiertelak, the team’s only senior, takes leadership role seriously. ‘Very protective.’

    Joe and Sara Parisi opened Bad Guys Bagels just over a year ago in Geneva. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

    Using classic recipe, Geneva shop aims to please Fox Valley bagel lovers

    By David Sharos
    May 5, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.
    Bad Guys Bagels is located at 501 E. State St. in Geneva.
    Aidan Voss holds up the state championship trophy after Joliet Catholic beat Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin in Class 4A at Northern Illinois' Huskie Stadium in DeKalb on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Vincent D. Johnson / Daily Southtown)

    Major move as East Suburban Catholic Conference schools switch to GCAC, Catholic League for 2026-27 seasons

    By Staff Reports
    May 5, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.
    The addition of the ESCC schools and Marmion will boost the GCAC to 24 teams....
    Vito Brandonisio of the family-owned Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park pours samples on Saturday during the Wine on the Fox festival in Oswego. (Linda Girardi / For The Beacon-News)

    Oswego festival puts spotlight on Illinois wineries

    By Linda Girardi
    May 5, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
    Wine lovers flocked to Oswego over the weekend for the annual Wine on the Fox...
    St. Charles North's Matt Ritchie (13) salutes catcher Langdon Straub after a strikeout against St. Charles East in the sixth inning of a DuKane Conference game in St. Charles on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (H. Rick Bamman / The Beacon-News)

    Sophomore Matt Ritchie dominates as St. Charles North shuts out crosstown rival St. Charles East. ‘Pretty special.’

    By Paul Johnson
    May 4, 2025 at 8:41 p.m.
    St. Charles North's Matt Ritchie hits pitch count of 90 with strikeout to end the...
    Brother Rice's Aidan Nohava (9) puts the ball in play against St. Rita during a Catholic League Blue game in Chicago on Saturday, May 3, 2025. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

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

    By Josh Krockey
    May 4, 2025 at 7:38 p.m.
    High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...
    Carol Flood, left, and her sister, Judy Naper, load grocery items after shopping at an Amazon Fresh on Dempster Street on May 2, 2025, in Morton Grove. Morton Grove is one town that has recently approved a 1% grocery tax. (Audrey Richardson/Chicago Tribune)

    With the state’s grocery tax set to end, many municipalities are adopting their own, even as food prices climb

    By Robert McCoppin
    May 4, 2025 at 8:02 a.m.
    At least 163 communities around the state have recently enacted local grocery taxes, even as...
    Samuel Villegas of Chicago came to the PM Music Center store in Aurora recently to perform with the Mariachi Flor de Primavera group during a grand opening event of a new showroom at the store dedicated to mariachi music. (David Sharos / For The Beacon-News)

    With opening of new showroom, Aurora business aims to be hub for Chicago area mariachi musicians

    By David Sharos
    May 3, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.
    PM Music Center near Fox Valley Mall has opened a new in-store showroom that offers...
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