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2nd Ace Hardware coming to Loveland

A second Ace Hardware location in Loveland will open early in 2025, according to the owner of both stores.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Texans get former first-round CB back for Cowboys clash

The Houston Texans are getting former 1st-round pick cornerback Jeff Okudah back for Monday's Cowboys matchup.

Hesed House Unveils Newly Remodeled Homeless Shelter

AURORA, IL — Hesed House opened a new homeless shelter opened Sunday in Aurora, nearly doubling the original's capacity.

Best Banks to Work For 2024

This year, 90 banks made American Banker's 12th annual Best Banks to Work For ranking. The leaders of these institutions share how they keep their employees happy.

Is your child old enough to watch scary movies?

Scary movies aren’t appropriate for all age children. Consider the movie’s rating and previewing the movie ahead of time.

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to face at least two challengers in 2025 election

Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seeking a third term and will face at least two opponents in the 2025 election. He and Alderman-at-Large John Laesch and 3rd Ward Alderman Ted

Aurora, N.Y.: The luxe, local-ish getaway you’ve never heard of

The cure: a road trip to Aurora, N.Y. Situated on Cayuga Lake, approximately 3 hours southeast of Buffalo, it’s quick to get to … but feels like a different world. Aurora evokes a classic New England college campus: perfectly maintained brick buildings, manicured, expansive greens, old-money quiet.

Some Kane County areas at higher risk of lead poisoning, officials say

Children living in certain areas in Kane County, including including ZIP codes in Aurora and Elgin, are at a higher risk for lead exposure, according to the Kane County Health Department.

Column: As holiday feasts begin, remember those who go to bed hungry

While Halloween begins a season of feast holidays, and Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Super Saturday, many will go to bed hungry.

Spotlight on Aurora police shooting of Black man shifts to Chief Chamberlain

Dieck shot Lewis May 23 after Aurora and Denver police had been surveilling him for two days as part of their attempted murder investigation into a May 5 drive-by shooting that wounded a man in Denver. Lewis was accused of being the shooter, injuring a homeless man near Park Hill earlier in May.

Sound waves: What others are saying about Nebraska's loss at Indiana

The only problem? Indiana’s Heisman hopeful Kurtis Rourke suffered a hand injury that sidelined him in the second half. He exited the game after a near-perfect first half — he threw 189 yards on 17 of 21 passing. Rourke did throw an interception, but that came on a last-second Hail Mary as time expired in the first half.

Why Nebraska's best unit — the defense — performed at its worst during Indiana's flood of points

The Blackshirts have been the older brothers who mostly protected their wilder siblings on special teams and offense in the season’s first half. Not Saturday, when Nebraska set new Matt

Man seriously injured in shooting with Aurora Police

A man was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the 1900 block of South Vaughn Street, police said.

Family of man who died in ICE custody from untreated blood clot sues Aurora facility

The family of a Nicaraguan asylum-seeker who died from an undiagnosed blood clot is suing the operator of a privately-run Aurora detention center that they say ignored his pleas for help following a pattern of preventable detainee deaths.

University High boys finish fourth at 2A State Golf Tournament

The University High School boys golf team missed a team trophy by one stroke and finished fourth Saturday at the Class 2A State Tournament at Weibring Golf Course. Ottawa was the team champion at 609, Benton took second at 616 and Burlington Central grabbed third late at 620 to U High's 621.

Northern Lights: Why are we seeing the aurora borealis more often in the UK and what's the best way to photograph the spectacle?

This year has been named the year of the Aurora, with the UK lucky enough to see another incredible display of the Northern Lights on Thursday. Known as the aurora borealis, they are typically ...

I unleashed my ‘korper freiheit’ at a naked Italian spa where swimwear is banned

Preidlhof’s recently built spa tower complements an already jam-packed offering of sauna’s, pools, and jacuzzis. There’s just one caveat – all the spas in this region ban swimwear. Personally, I wasn’t deterred one bit, and was super keen to sample probably the best spa I’ve ever visited (and there have been a few).

Column: Conversations with TikTokers prove learning is a two-way street

Talking with teens these days is always eye-opening, and my time spent with dozens of students at East Aurora High School last week was certainly no exception.

Column: East Aurora football reunion offers display of unity

The annual East Aurora Football “Old Timers” meeting and banquet a celebration among men with a continuing love of their teammates, their coaches, their school and their “side of

Immigrants strive to live and work in Aurora amid swirl of false gang-takeover claims

Joel, a Venezuelan immigrant, has lived with his family in Aurora for just over a year. “We’ve learned a lot about the community of Aurora, and I believe also the Aurora community has learned a lot about us,

Are we paying municipal elected officials enough?

Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz hadn’t even begun his more notable career as an NFL linebacker the last time the village increased pay for elected officials. The $15,000 a year Schwantz receives is the

United Properties acquires land for new industrial development in Aurora

United Properties announces the acquisition of 129.26 acres of prime industrial land in Aurora. The development will occur in two phases.

Aurora City Council to vote on money for New York Street upgrade project

The Aurora City Council is set to vote Tuesday to appropriate engineering money for safety upgrade work on New York Street by Fox Valley Mall and Pacifica Square on the city’s far East Side.

Rosary High School in Aurora to stage ‘Mamma Mia!’

“Mamma Mia!” the musical will be performed Nov. 1 to 3 at Rosary High School, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. The show features a number of songs by ABBA including “Dancing Queen,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Take a Chance on Me” and more.

Aurora considers townhomes near Eola Road, but neighbors have traffic concerns

Aldermen will vote at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting on a plan for 54 townhouse units on a 22-acre site off Old Eola Road where the building for the former WBIG and WMRO radio stations sits.

Wood-fired pizza, hand-made pasta coming soon to downtown Aurora

The aroma of wood-fired pizza will soon be wafting through the historic Hobbs Building in downtown Aurora. Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria will open this fall, promising a garden-inspired

Top 15 Chicago haunted houses for 2024, including 4 in the city

Our picks for 15 haunted houses around the Chicago area for 2024. Also see the Tribune’s full Halloween guide, published Oct. 2.

Aurora eyes giving $5 million in seed money for new economic development organization

The new organization would merge the economic development components of Invest Aurora, a not-for-profit economic development arm of the city; the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce; the Quad

Northern Lights And Comet Tonight: These States May See Aurora Display

A G1 geomagnetic storm is being predicted for Tuesday, Oct. 15, which could mean northern lights and comet imaging is possible in some northern U.S. states.

Aurora Evansville to host 2024 Homeless Memorial Service in December

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Aurora Evansville is reminding residents to mark their calendars for an upcoming event. The local non-profit will host their 'Annual Homeless Memorial Service' later this year. Officials say it will take place Thursday, December 5th at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Aurora City Council approves measure to investigate nonprofits helping migrants in Colorado

Aurora City Council has approved a measure to investigate nonprofits that help migrants. It comes as councilwoman at large Danielle Jurinsky claims Denver's mayor and the governor of Colorado conspired to move migrants into Aurora.

New building to provide much more room for North Aurora Public Works Department

Work is underway on a new Public Works building in North Aurora that will be five times bigger than the facility the department currently uses.

Editorial: Our endorsements for the US House Part 2

The Tribune continues its endorsements for the 2024 general election with our choices for the races for U.S. Congress in Illinois Districts 8 through 17.

Weather Wise: What the aurora colors mean

The aurora has been strong and colorful. Charged particles from the sun strike Earth's atmosphere and its gasses, energizing the gas particles that ultimately release light energy.

City council votes in favor of investigating if migrants were moved into Aurora

On Monday night, the Aurora City Council approved a measure that will authorize the city manager to investigate any nonprofits that have been given money by the state of Colorado, the city and