By Bernarda MalevskaCapitol News Illinoisbmalevska@capitolnewsillinois.com The state of Illinois has erased more than $1.4 billion in medical debt for almost 700,000 Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar, two years after launching a new relief program. At its launch, the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program aimed to eliminate $1 billion in
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an $82 million rate hike. The amount was negotiated between Nicor Gas and the attorney general’s office as part of a settlement that reduced the company’s original request by nearly two-thirds. The rate increase is expected to add around $2
Halloween season is the theme of some classic cars at the annual Forgotten Teens Car Show October 17.
Yorkville High School’s quarterback, Quintin Rink (15), scrambles for yards against Plainfield North, October 16.
West Aurora High School’s, Amar Franklin (29), rushes for yards as the offensive line creates a running lane against East Aurora October 16.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Silence may or may not be golden. You may be hungry for a little bit of silence or terrified of the quiet. Silence can be deafening, but it all depends on the circumstances. Often the noise of the world and all that is going on can
October 3, 2026Dear editor; Voters of the City of Aurora, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties, Illinois: Please vote “Yes” on the Aurora Mayoral Recall Referendum Tuesday, Nov. 3. Aurora Voters will get to exercise an inalienable right that is a part of our heritage as Americans, to equip ourselves
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley invite all to attend their annual gala dinner, “Light the Way for a Cure”, Friday, Nov. 6, at Lincoln Inn, 1345 South Batavia Avenue, in Batavia. Cocktails (cash bar) at 6:30 p.m.. Filet Mignon and Breast of Chicken dinner
The Rotary Clubs of Aurora United, Aurora New Light, Montgomery, and Oswego invite community members of all ages to join the Walk to End Polio™ Saturday, Oct. 24, at Waubonsee Lake Park, 998 Kautz Road in Aurora. The family-friendly event is part of the World’s Largest Polio Walk, bringing together
The Aurora Downtown District will host a full day of free, festive, Hispanic cultural celebrations Saturday, Oct.24 Trick-or-treating at participating downtown businesses will be from noon to 3 p.m.. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. more events such as face-painting, a community altar display, seasonal treats, live music, arts and
The City of Aurora’s Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will host a Diwali celebration at Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Rd. Aurora from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. It will be a time of culture, music, performances, and ethnic food. —City of Aurora government
Plano Methodist Church, 219 N Hale St., Plano, is participating in this year’s Samaritan’s Purse “Operation Christmas Child”. Congregation members will pack a box with toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items. These boxes will then be sent to children in underprivileged countries. Boxes are due at the Plano
Aurora’s CITY HALL-O-WEEN event will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 at Wilder Park, 350 N River St., Aurora. There will be plenty of candy, music, and fun giveaways. —City of Aurora government
A statement from mayor john laesch on alleged mass shooting plot in Aurora, October 11: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent news that an alleged mass shooting plot targeted members of a Hindu temple here in Aurora. No one should ever feel threatened, unsafe, or attacked for
Aurora Police Officer, Justin Cebulski, helped seven residents safely evacuate a burning home September 21, including a man who remained asleep in a bedroom as the fire spread. At approximately 6:27 a.m., Aurora Police responded to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of North Randall Road. Officer Cebulski
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is hosting a Winter Warmth Drive along with co-host State senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) through November 2. The drive will collect new and unused cold-weather items for families and individuals in need across local communities. “As the temperatures begin to drop, many families in our
The Aurora City Council honors the girls and boys teams for winning the City of Lights Tournament Cross Country Championships
Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in India and around the world. The holiday symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This year, the Aurora Public Library District will host its Diwali celebration from
Batavia MainStreet invites the community to celebrate BatFest, Batavia’s free Halloween family event, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Halloween fun throughout the downtown. There will be trick-or-treating at more than 60 local businesses, live performances, hands-on activities, and a community parade. The BatFest Community Parade
“Raftery’s Ghost,” a cozy mystery novella inspired by the 100-year history of Geneva’s Little Traveler store, will come to life during this live theatre-style reading with the author J.B. Michaels Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St. in Geneva. In “Ghost,” Mac and
