Arlen Peterson, Grand Marshal of the Aurora Memorial Day parade, drives in an Army Jeep during the event.
By Ben Szalinski & Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers have one week to pass a new state budget with little room for new spending and Congress presenting further challenges and uncertainty. Revenue projections had already been declining as the spring session has progressed. Now, lawmakers who have long feared...
By Jade AubreyCapitol News Illinoisjaubrey@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers passed two bills this week that aim to support mothers in the state. One bill requires employers to give paid time off to employees who pump breastmilk at work. The second allows midwives to help with home births, which is the latest attempt...
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council unanimously approved a Resolution granting the advice and consent of mayor John Laesch’s appointment of Will White to fill the vacancy in the office of alderperson at-large. White was one of four finalists selected out of the more than 130 applications that were...
For a fourth year, eight suburban faith groups will celebrate a joint Aurora Pride Sunday, June 8. New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Boulevard in Aurora, will host events leading up to the noon parade. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. From 8:30 a.m. to 10...
By Jim Edgar and John Shaw American politics is as contentious now as it has been in any recent period in our history. As a response to this acrimony and conflict, it is tempting to turn off the TV, stop reading the newspaper, put down the phone, and forget about...
May 27, 2025Dear editor; This Memorial Day I want to thank all the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the Donald Trump administration’s painful actions affecting most Americans, and especially our military veterans, the best way to express my thanks during Military Appreciation Month is to...
May 20, 2025Dear editor; As a veteran of the Chicago Police Department, having dedicated decades of my life to fighting violent crime and protecting our communities, I fully support House Bill 2634 that is not just a step forward, but is an urgent necessity to combat the escalating threat posed...
By Russ George Several members from the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will attend HorsePower Therapeutic Riding’s annual “Rockin’ at the Ranch” fundraiser Saturday, June 14, at Honey Bridge Ranch, 6N917 IL Route 25, in St. Charles, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.. It will be four hours of entertainment,...
The City of Aurora’s Fleet Maintenance Division is excited to announce the donation of a retired hybrid fleet vehicle to West Aurora High School’s Automotive and Technical Center. The Center, which offers automotive technology classes that specialize in various areas of study, including brakes and computer control, will utilize the...
Talented carillonneurs from all over the world will delight Naperville concert-goers with free musical performances at 443 Aurora Avenue, Naperville. Events will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted. Concerts will be held rain or shine and picnicking is welcome. Post-recital moonlight carillon tours available for $2...
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) will host his third annual Fishing Derby 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 14 from at Silver Springs State Park – Loon Lake, 13608 Fox Road in Yorkville. “I am thrilled to offer my third annual Father’s Day weekend fishing derby this year!” said Rep....
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association (AARTA) will host a benefit bus trip to the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers baseball game July 30 in Milwaukee. The outing will raise funds for Aurora Lions Club free vision exams and eyeglasses for local youth said Dick Schindel, outing coordinator and Lions past...
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 2) Greetings readers! I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day. I have enjoyed participating and watching the parades in the Aurora downtown. What has been growing all the time, is the number of people attending and all the different nationalities in attendance. Seeing that, makes me...
We tend to want to see each day a certain way;Certainly not, in any way, a shade of Grey.Most always, though, that greyness shall be preconceived;What you expect to see, easy enough believed.The trouble is, that preconception drags you down,So you will start your average day there with a frown.What...
I hope you all had a nice Memorial Day weekend. I had about 10 pounds of celebration in a five-pound treat cup with our granddaughter’s graduation and dinner afterwards, my birthday recognition and celebration (being in a totaled car wreck and sent to the ER to remain indefinitely on life...
First held in 1961, the Mid-Am will return to the Fox River Saturday, June 7, with multiple categories in both competitive and recreational divisions. Paddlers can choose from launch points in St. Charles (10 miles) or Batavia (six miles), and divisions for those who require canoe or kayak rental are...
Ingredients1 (18.25 ounce) package dark chocolate cake mix1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix1 (16 ounce) container sour cream3 eggs1/3 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup coffee flavored liqueur1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan. 2. In a...
The Aurora Public Library District’s Community Voices initiative returns with a new exhibit and discussion focused on African American stories in Aurora. Designed to highlight the diverse lived experiences of residents, Community Voices invites all community members to learn, reflect, and connect through personal storytelling and discussion. At its core,...
At the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley, we’re celebrating the culmination of this year’s scholarship program. More than 1,300 students applied, and we were deeply moved by their dedication, talent, and determination to pursue higher education. Thanks to the generosity of this remarkable community, we are proud to award...
