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Fox and the Turkey run a longstanding part of Thanksgiving in Batavia: ‘It’s a tradition’

Young people run up Houston Street in downtown Batavia Thursday morning at the start of the one-mile youth race that was part of the 29th annual The Fox and the Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving in Batavia without The Fox and the Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race, a tradition for hundreds of enthusiasts hosted by the Fox River Trail Runners.
Young people run up Houston Street in downtown Batavia Thursday morning at the start of the one-mile youth race that was part of the 29th annual The Fox and the Turkey Four Mile and One Mile Youth Race. (David Sharos/For The Beacon-News)
Floyd Stafford outside the Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago, Nov. 19, 2025. Stafford has worked in the criminal justice reform space and is petitioning to get an old felony conviction sealed so he can pursue job opportunities. (Antonio Perez/Chicago Tribune)

Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ bill that would speed sealing of many criminal convictions awaits Pritzker signature

Advocates estimate 1.7 million Illinoisans with past convictions stand to benefit from "Clean Slate" bill...
Waubonsee Community College is inviting the community to a number of free concerts in December. (Waubonsee Community College)

Waubonsee Community College plans December concerts

The free performances serve as a culminating showcase of student and faculty talent from a...
Barbershop singers from across the western suburbs and Chicago perform during a holiday show last year of the Northern Illinois Harmony Alliance. The group's holiday shows this year are set for Dec. 6 and 7 in Naperville. (Northern Illinois Harmony Alliance)

Barbershop singers from across the region to come together for holiday shows in Naperville

More than 70 barbershop singers from across the western suburbs and Chicago will again combine...
Will County government offices. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Electoral Board removes one Will County board candidate, other cases pending

Tyler Giacalone, a District 1 candidate for Will County board, appeals removal from ballot; District...
A van is parked outside of Loaves and Fishes' distribution hub at 580 Exchange Court in Aurora. Loaves and Fishes Community Services is now set to expand the food distribution center. (Loaves and Fishes)

Loaves and Fishes to expand food distribution center in Aurora despite city’s warehouse moratorium

The expansion is expected to take the food distribution hub from 30,000 square feet to...
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Community Advocacy Awareness Network to hold unity dinner in Aurora

The Community Advocacy Awareness Network will hold a free community unity dinner from 5:30 to...
Vehicles stream into a previous Festival of Lights at Phillips Park in Aurora. The festival this year runs from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 28. (City of Aurora)

Festival of Lights set to open Friday in Aurora

One of Aurora’s holiday traditions returns on Friday with the opening of the popular Festival...
DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek, seen here in July 2025, has been censured by the DuPage County Board. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

DuPage County Board censures county clerk for ongoing financial problems

The DuPage County Board has voted to censure county Clerk Jean Kaczmarek for refusing to...
Commuters board a Metra train in 2022 at the Route 59 station. The Aurora City Council has voted to increase parking prices at city lots at the Route 59 Metra station and the Aurora Transportation Center. (Mark Black/For The Beacon-News)

Aurora increases parking fees at Metra stations in the city for first time in 10 years

Prices are set to go up from $2 per day or $42 for a monthly...
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