Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, concedes Tuesday evening to opponent, John Laesch.
By Ben Szalinski & Jade AubreyCapitol News IllinoisNews@Capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced this week the federal Centers for Disease...
Aurora University students, faculty and staff autographed an “AU Community Canvas” Monday, March 31 in Crimi Auditorium lobby. For the canvas, running five days, campus community members added notes of encouragement, generosity and appreciation with markers. The signings kicked off pop-events leading to the school’s first-ever Day of Generosity set...
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution to authorize the director of the Purchasing Department to execute a contract with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the amount of $218,300. The purpose is to develop a revised design for Millennium Plaza...
Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard...
March 25, 2025Dear editor; Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the extreme SAVE Act threatens that right by imposing unnecessary and burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements, making it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill would...
March 25, 2025Dear editor; Homeschooling is on the rise and some school administrators are very concerned that they’re losing tax resources with declining enrollment numbers. Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) is targeting homeschooling families with HB 2827, claiming that she wants to protect children from parents “who don’t do it...
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their April membership meeting Wednesday, April 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30...
Aurora African American Health Coalition will hold its 18th annual health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at Aurora Christian Schools, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The fair will feature giveaways, snacks, vendor information booths, and free health...
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or...
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet the same day at 5:30 p.m.. —Linda Oleson...
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, April...
The Plano American Legion, 510 E Dearborn Street, Plano, will be host to ham bowling Sunday, April 6. Registration will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and ham bowling will begin at 1 p.m.. There is a $5 donation to enter and have a chance to win a ham...
The Friends of the Great Western Trails will celebrate 30 years of cleaning trails with the 2025 Annual Trails Cleanup of the Great Western Trails & Illinois Prairie Path Saturday, April 26, at approximately 9 a.m.. Times will be set by the local coordinators. Over the years thousands have joined...
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 3) Dear readers, Here is part three of Aurora’s nationality social clubs and other social clubs. I hope you have enjoyed parts one and two, along with the entire paper. In part two, I forgot to mention, the Aurora Moose Lodge #400, a fraternal organization, resided in...
State representative Stephanie Kifowit was recognized Monday, March 31, as one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025 during a celebratory ceremony at Malcolm X College. The annual honor highlights women veterans across Illinois who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to their communities. Rep. Kifowit, a...
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) recently announced the reintroduction of the Shareholder Political Transparency Act. This legislation would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to make quarterly disclosures to their shareholders detailing the types and amounts of political spending they engage in, ensuring greater transparency for...
Just when I thought I could write about something other than the incompetence of the co-presidents running or ruining America (I should have known better), up pops some more deranged actions of the Elon Musk/Donald Trump administration. I don’t have to go into details because I know all you astute...
Seniors in the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI) are hosting a trivia event as part of their yearlong fundraising campaign. TPI participants invite the community to join in their beach-themed event, Seas the Trivia, with local Naperville trivia led by mayor Scott Wehrli and three former NFL players asking questions...
Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root4 cloves garlic, minced2 potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cubed1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced4 tablespoons salted cashews, ground1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1 cup frozen green peas1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red...
