By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com The state of Illinois and city of Chicago, along with a coalition of other states and cities controlled by Democrats, are suing the Trump administration to block a new federal rule that would give immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to those who
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order September 14 blocking the Donald Trump administration from implementing new rules that would have allowed the Postal Service to block certain people from casting mail-in ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. In a 7-2 ruling, the justices let
A giant flag is suspended from two Aurora Fire Department truck September 11 at the city memorial ceremony honoring civilians and first responders who died in Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Lettie Baker blows out the candles on her 103 birthday cake surround by friends, family, staff members at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, and Aurora government representatives recently.
By Stephanie Kifowit We marked the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001—a day that forever changed our Nation and remains deeply personal for so many Americans. I remember that day vividly, as many do. I was working at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter at the time and I was just in
September 1, 2026Dear editor; Most recently, the Illinois Tollway Authority approved another significant toll increase. Beginning January 1, 2027, passenger-vehicle tolls will rise by approximately 45 cents per toll, while commercial-vehicle rates will increase by approximately 30%. These increases will directly affect working families, daily commuters, truck drivers, and small
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s first “Craft & Vendor Fair”, held September 12, in Rosary College Prep’s Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, was a success! “Craft & Vendor Fair”, chairperson, Sue Hubrick, and her committee are already working on next year’s fall event. Members
CASA Kane County invites the community to an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and impact at the inaugural Dancing with the Local Stars, Wednesday, Oct, 7, at the historic Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, in St. Charles. Inspired by the popular television dance competition, the event will bring together some
The Oswego Police Department and the Oswego Fire Protection District are inviting the public to their annual Public Safety Open House. It will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oswego Public Safety Campus, 3355-3511 Woolley Road, Oswego. The annual Open House event is
Check out the free Plano Food Pantry and pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs and more Friday, Sept. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at First Lutheran Church in Plano,
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 is hosting their annual “Jim Butler” Golf Outing Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, Sugar Grove, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.. “This is our annual event that honors and supports the Veterans in the Aurora community”,
September is National Voter Registration Month and Kane County Clerk John A. Cunningham reminds Kane County residents who are not registered to vote, or need to update their voter registration information, to do so during the month of September. Cunningham said, “We have a very important election coming up this
Marmion Academy’s, Caleb Quitno, left, and West Aurora High School senior James Chan, have been named a National Merit Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The Aurora Electoral Board voted Monday, Sept. 14, to approve a recall referendum for the November ballot, after objections against the recall were overruled. This will be the first mayor recall referendum in history of Illinois. Initiated by a petition from the group Aurora for Change, the referendum establishes a
Four young writers from Aurora, Naperville, and Burr Ridge have been recognized in the 2026 Gwendolyn Brooks Youth Poetry Awards, Illinois Humanities’ annual statewide competition honoring poets in grades K-12. The four suburban students are among 39 poets receiving awards or honorable mentions from a record 1,063 submissions representing 186
Fox Valley Orchestra and Fox Valley Big Jazz Band will team up in a concert Sunday, Sept. 27. The season opener for both groups will be at 3 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. A press release calls the performance “a vibrant contrast of jazz
Last Friday, the Aurora Public Library District was closed for Staff Development Day, an annual event where staff take the day to learn, connect, and have a little fun. With more than 160 employees working across three locations and a bookmobile, our staff bring a wide range of expertise to
Oswego’s Little White School Museum will have two upcoming events at the historic Oswego Township Cemetery, 503 South Main Street, Oswego. •Saturday, Sept. 25, the museum will host “Oswego History Tour- Oswego Township Cemetery,” starting at noon. The Oswegoland Heritage Association and the Oswegoland Park District will host this leisurely
Auroraland German Heritage Society will host Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Phillips Park Main Pavilion, Ray Moses Dr., Aurora. The fun-filled day will be packed with live music, delicious food, authentic German beer, exciting contests, family-friendly activities, and plenty of entertainment for all ages. For
