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The Indian Prairie School District 204 board meets at the Crouse Education Center at 780 Shoreline Drive in Aurora. (R. Christian Smith/The Beacon-News)

Indian Prairie District 204 board OKs $476 million 2026-27 budget, which includes $5.8 million deficit

On Monday night, the Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved a $476.4 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year.

Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 is postponing a vote on a redistricting proposal in the wake of recent enrollment declines. (Christopher Placek/Daily Herald)

Why District 21 is halting redistricting plan

Wheeling Township Elementary District 21 has halted redistricting plans after enrollment dropped by 300 students at the start of the school year

Prospect High School Principal Greg Minter observes a fan used for air circulation in the school gym after its wood floor warped due to humidity. (Joe Lewnard/Daily Herald)

District 214 spending about $2 million a year on unexpected repairs

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is spending about $2 million a year on emergency repairs, as voters will decide this fall whether to approve $295 million worth of building renovations via referendum.

Geneva's Nelson Wendell celebrate a touchdown during Friday’s win at Batavia. (Mark Black / for the Beacon-News)

Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances in Week 6?

Kevin Schmit: Who had the area’s top prep football performances of Week 6?

Benjamin Satterley, who wrestled as Pac (All Elite Wrestling)

‘An extraordinary talent’: Famed pro wrestler ‘Pac’ found dead in Des Plaines, one day after suburban match

A famed, English-born professional wrestler died outside a suburban restaurant over the weekend, a day after a match here.

Glen Ellyn man faces gun charges after struggle in hospital

A man is being detained in the DuPage County jail, accused of illegally bringing a loaded handgun into a hospital emergency department.

Right wing Patrick Kane practices on Sept. 17, 2026, during training camp at the Blackhawks Ice Center. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

What will a Patrick Kane-Connor Bedard pairing look like? 5 questions for the Chicago Blackhawks this season.

The short preseason is over, and the Chicago Blackhawks are in Las Vegas for their season opener Tuesday night. The Golden Knights, coming off a Stanley Cup Final los...

Group files motion in Kane County court appealing electoral board decision on Aurora recall referendum

A group of Aurora residents is seeking to invalidate votes cast in the upcoming fall election on a recall mechanism that, if approved by voters, could allow residents to boot a sitting Aurora mayor from office.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 

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