Aurora police say they found stolen, loaded handgun and drugs during traffic stop; local man charged

Aurora police say they found stolen, loaded handgun and drugs during traffic stop; local man charged

An Aurora man has been charged with several felonies related to alleged illegal weapons and narcotics possession following a traffic stop and search of a residence.

Saturday is Community Clean-Up Day for St. Charles residents west of the Fox River

For all residents west of the Fox River in St. Charles, June 13 is “Community Clean-Up Day.” The program offers residents an easy way to discard unwanted items by placing them at the curb for pick up.

Column: St. Charles Park District invests in recreation for all ages

Column: The St. Charles Park District is ready to open a new disc golf course, and a well-loved golf course has a new short-game opportunity as part of its commitment to recreation opportunities for all ages, writes Melissa Rubalcaba Riske for the park district.

9.6 miles of roadway in St. Charles will be improved from June to late November

Short-term road closures may be required throughout St. Charles as public works crews ramp up the city’s 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Project. Construction for the project is expected to last from June through late November.

Aurora man, woman charged with child sexual exploitation

An Aurora man and woman were each charged with four counts of felony sexual exploitation of a child under 13 in connection with a video shared on a dating app, authorities said.