Suburban Chronicle Archives

Phillips Zoo comes to Aurora Farmers Market

— July 10, 2020

Starting this weekend, the Aurora Farmers Market is teaming up with the Phillips Park Zoo to host some of the zoo’s favorite furry and feathery friends each Saturday. Beginning,…

Kane sheriff’s investigation lands large-scale explosives, illegal fireworks
— July 5, 2020

A Kane County Sheriff’s Office undercover investigation has led to the shutdown of illegal fireworks sales sites in Aurora and Elgin, multiple charges against two men and the confiscation…
17 arrested in Aurora following night of violence, destruction; cleanup begins downtown
— May 31, 2020

Aurora Police reported 17 arrests and at least $3 million in property damage following a night of violence that began with a peaceful Sunday protest and ended with a citywide curfew…
St. Charles food plant reopens after COVID-19 death
— May 5, 2020

A St. Charles food plant has begun limited operations after a closure amid concerns about COVID-19 and the death of one of its workers from the virus. Smithfield Foods started with…
Some suburban residents question Pritzker’s COVID-19 actions
— May 1, 2020

Some worried about the loss of free speech and liberties, others said closures and stay-at-home orders were an overreach while worries were voiced about personal job losses and how…

Aurora man charged with throwing explosive at police
— June 29, 2020

A 19-year-old Aurora man has been arrested on a federal civil disorder charge for allegedly throwing an explosive device at a Naperville police vehicle during a June protest. Christian…
Elgin cuts salaries, cancels summer and fall events due to pandemic
— May 13, 2020

The city of Elgin has announced a series of wage reductions, recreation facility closures and cancellation of special events in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The changes, made…
City mourns passing of Aurora’s Cross Man
— May 4, 2020

In an era of increasingly commonplace shootings and tragedies, Aurora’s Greg Zanis traveled the country offering comfort. A 69-year-old retired carpenter who created and placed white…