By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers approved the Illinois budget early Monday morning, June 1, after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what governor JB Pritzker proposed in February. “It’s allowed us to be prepared for the great reality we face
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker says he intends to sign legislation imposing a statewide ban on cell phones and other wireless communication devices during instructional time in public schools and charter schools. Although many districts in Illinois have already adopted more stringent bans of their own, Senate
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored an Aurora University student at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting for being selected to represent the State of Illinois at the 2026 College Student Congress presented by the Henry Clay Center in Washington, D.C.. Giselle Martinez, who is majoring in political science,
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) published its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing the programs, partnerships and services that helped improve health outcomes and strengthen communities across Kane County during the past year. The report highlights KCHD’s work in behavioral health, communicable disease prevention, environmental health, emergency preparedness and maternal and
In response to the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Illinois State Budget in the Illinois General Assembly, State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) released the following statement: “I voted no on this year’s budget because it is packed with tax and fee increases, which will have a direct effect on
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2027 Illinois State Budget, a balanced spending plan that strengthens investments in education, public safety, healthcare, and essential services while maintaining Illinois’ commitment to fiscal responsibility. “As lawmakers, one of our most important responsibilities is passing a balanced
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their June membership meeting Wednesday, June 10, 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
The Montgomery Historic Preservation Commission invites everyone to discover the rich heritage of the community during a free historical presentation, “The Early History of Montgomery,” Saturday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the Board Room at Village of Montgomery Village Hall, 200 N. River St., Montgomery. Presented by local historian
Registration is now open for the DuPage Care Center’s 22nd annual Golf Outing and Dinner to support residents of the Care Center. The golf outing will take place Friday, June 26 at Prairie Landing Golf Club in West Chicago and will feature 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, contests, and
The Aurora Food Pantry Radiothon will take place Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Food Pantry, 1110 Jericho Road, Aurora. The major fundraiser event will feature a live broadcast with Scott Mackay from 95.9 The River, BBQ, open bar, raffles, and silent auction. All
The food trucks will be back for the 5th Montgomery Street Eats Festival presented by Brew Avenue Events in collaboration with the Village of Montgomery at Montgomery Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 12 along River Street in the iconic downtown Montgomery-area. The family-friendly event will have
The City of Aurora government will host the Special Census Job Fair Saturday, June 6, at the Aurora Public Works Facility, 2185 Liberty St., Aurora. From 9 a.m. to noon, City staff will be on hand with computers and iPads to help you fill out applications to work for the
In Aurora, there are many stories waiting to be heard—stories of family traditions, individuals’ hard work, and neighborhoods building a community. The Aurora Public Library District is working on something special to preserve these stories by collecting Latino oral histories. This grant-funded project invites community members to share their life
Entering its 13th season, the Fox Valley Park District’s popular BYOB summer concert series will return on Thursdays, June 4 through July 23 at Blackberry, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Designed exclusively for guests 21 and older, concerts take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Park’s Performance
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) will host his fourth annual Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 20, at Silver Springs State Park, Loon Lake, 13608 Fox Road, Yorkville. “All local families are invited to join us for our fourth annual Fishing Derby,” said Rep. Davis. “Father’s Day
Banana Split, 820 Church Rd., Aurora, will host a fundraiser to benefit SPARK, the early education initiative of Fox Valley United Way, Friday, June 12 from noon to 9 p.m.. A percentage of all proceeds from the day will support SPARK’s work connecting families with young children to high-quality early
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Perhaps you did not hear, so let me say again: NO!You now have no excuse for saying that you did not know.You understand what “No” means, don’t you? May I now surmise?Okay, the sarcasm’s not needed…I apologize.I sure would like to know—I really would—who told you this.The reason being, this
Aurora Lions Club members pose for a photo next to the car which was used in Aurora’s Memorial Day Parade.
