Aurora, IL news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Aurora, IL on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Temple shooting plot: community leaders respond to hate surge. Also: Today: West Aurora High School plays East Aurora High School in varsity football; Kane County health officials urge parents to test children for lead exposure in homes. Weather: Saturday stays mostly clear and cool, 41–60°F with light winds.

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Headlines

Community leaders address foiled mass shooting plot targeting Hindu temple in Aurora; investigators examine online hate surge.WGEM · Oct 17, 7:58 PM

Traffic & transport

Seven cars involved in chain-reaction crash on Route 34 near Oswego on Friday.Patch · Oct 16, 12:10 PM

Health & care

Kane County health officials urge parents to test children for lead exposure in homes.Patch · Oct 16, 12:31 PM

Sports

Today: West Aurora High School plays East Aurora High School in varsity football.NFHS Network · Oct 16, 6:00 PM

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