By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker is calling on agencies in his administration to set goals for increasing the number of adults in the state with college degrees or other postsecondary credentials. In an executive order issued March 13, Pritzker announced the formation of a working group that
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president and main chef, Lucas Albright, points at the many pancakes and sausages to be served at the 75th Annual Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake Breakfast, March 14 at Aurora Central Catholic High School.
By Erika TulfoMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Chicago’s steep new tax on sports betting is creating a backlash in Springfield that could lead to new restrictions on whether municipalities should have the power to tax gambling revenue. The highly contested tax charges sports betting businesses 10.25% on their net gambling revenue.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette There aren’t that many seasons of freedom in life. If you are in one, enjoy the season. When you are a child, you do as your parents say and go where they allow you to go. You are also tied to many, many years of school.
There was a major fire at Bob Pietrusiak’s house in Aurora January 25. In the middle of the night, his son, Eric, woke him up as he was calling 911. In the rush to get out, Bob slipped on the floor in his bare feet and knelt on embers, resulting
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that 14 of the Community Project Funding requests he submitted on behalf of Illinois’ 11th Congressional District were funded for a total of $16,383,000. Project funding was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations packages signed into law by president Donald Trump. Community Project Funding
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members held their March membership meeting Wednesday, March 11, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley welcomed two new members into the Club, at their March membership meeting: Edward and
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street.
Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora, will host its 16th annual helicopter dropped-Easter Egg event Saturday, April 4, at 11 a.m.. Pastor Rob Douglas said, “This is our gift to our community at Easter, as well as our way of inviting people to our worship services at 8
For the first time in school history, Rosary College Prep’s All Girls Math Team earned first place overall at the ICTM Regional Math Contest held February 27 securing a spot at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) State Finals Saturday, April 18. Competing against top regional schools, Rosary
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) recently filed his Property Tax Relief Bill Package. This package includes four bills aimed at lowering the property tax burden on Illinois residents. “Illinois has the highest property taxes in the nation,” said Rep. Davis. “Time and time again, I hear from constituents their number
“Curtains,” a comedy musical whodunnit, will be staged by Aurora Central Catholic High School’s drama department Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the school, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. General admission is $10; reserved seats are
In an eighth-annual fundraiser, Scouting America Blackhawk Troop 11 will post a U.S. flag on Aurora-area front lawns this summer. An announcement said Troop 11, based at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, will post flags in Aurora, Montgomery and North Aurora on Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4 and
The Step Into Spring: Wine Walk will be a vibrant afternoon of shopping, sipping, and socializing Saturday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Downtown Batavia Tickets on sale at $39 per ticket at https://downtownbatavia.com/event/step-into-spring-wine-walk-2026. Ticket includes: •1 ounce wine pours at 14 downtown businesses; •Red and white
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. Aurora, will host a joint concert by two brass bands Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.. “Brass Band Collaborative,” by Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band, will take place in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. Parking
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will continue its 76th Season Classics Series with a program of energy, elegance, and symphonic power Saturday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 12, at 2:30 p.m., at The Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Led by ESO music director Chad Goodman, the
The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame will enter a new era with the induction of its Class of 2026, Friday, March 27, Eagle Brook Country Club, Geneva. Now more than ever, society needs artists to dream, to explore, to question and create. The Hall of Fame honors those Fox
Children six months to 16 years can get a free vision screening through the Aurora Lions Club Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St., Aurora. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment needed. Call 630-707-2870 or visit auroralionsclub.org for details. Free exams
This time it hits close to home. Someone I love is struggling with high blood pressure and White Coat Syndrome. White Coat Syndrome is a term that describes someone who has an intense reaction or emotional response when visiting the doctor’s office, with blood pressure spiking up remarkably. Fear of
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter2 cups chopped onion1 cup white button mushrooms, diced1 stalk celery, minced1 cup frozen corn kernels1 cup clam juice4 cups diced potatoes2 cloves of garlic, minced2 pounds cod, diced into 1/2 inch cubes2 (6.5 oz) cans of minced clams in clam juice1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning1/2 teaspoon black
