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The man, who police believe was shot near McCoy Drive and Eola Road, was the second person shot in Aurora Thursday, officials said. trib.al/N2F687p
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The shooting happened in the 100 block of North Lake Street. trib.al/1w3nwck
The partnership with the popular food delivery service comes at no cost to the food pantry or to the people receiving groceries. trib.al/MORB07Z
Route 31, from East Illinois Avenue to East Indian Trail Road in Aurora, was named "Dan Dolan Way." trib.al/EyJll0Q
Before coming into the role of dean of students, Lindsey McGee worked as a teacher leader in East Aurora School District 131 for six years. trib.al/veoxQdN
Sunday's festival will feature workshops, food trucks, a vendor fair, open mic and mainstage entertainment by ukelele players. trib.al/0n0GqFU
The average price for gas in Kane County was about $4.47 per gallon Wednesday. Here's where to find the cheapest gas in Aurora. trib.al/S6gkvfi
In the role, Greg Probst​ will examine the district's financial reporting and present his review to the Board of Education once a quarter. trib.al/cKYSGgY
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One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/F9WUzb7
One of your neighbors published an article in the Neighbor Posts section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/6nAWWzY
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Cop on a Rooftop is an annual fundraising event for Special Olympics Illinois. trib.al/W0pSVJV
Students joined Aurora Ward 10 Alderwoman Shweta Baid, the first Indian American elected to public office in Aurora, to raise the flag. trib.al/3gaxn46
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One of your neighbors published an article in the Health & Fitness section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/du1Qe2d
The store will carry the brand's performance and lifestyle products, including customer-favorite styles and Athleta Girl pieces. trib.al/Y2A6qTA
"This has been a journey of now more than eight years for Kathleen’s family," Kane County prosecutor Greg Sams said in a news release. trib.al/1rgcbaM
Area students from Aurora are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States. trib.al/0ULEjNC
After his car was shot at and forced to crash in 2020, the Aurora man, 40, suffered a fractured spine. He died five days later. trib.al/avgmAXV
The upcoming events are meant to be fun, educational and empowering, officials said. Here's a look at what's planned. trib.al/7XvXZcy
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This week's photo roundup from across Illinois. trib.al/5puVjnr
Tutors at Dominican Literacy Center will meet one-on-one with students for weekly 90-minute sessions from September to May.​ trib.al/thqddac