Plano Methodist Church 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat
Many children visit the varied car trunks at Plano Methodist Church’s 23rd Annual Trunk or Treat event October 11.
Projected $3.1B for ComEd to connect data centers to grid
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Data centers have been the focus of growing debate across the U.S., facing a push for regulation that would require operators to pay for the energy and water resources they use, among other proposals. But beyond paying to generate new energy, consumer advocates warn that
Aurora Haunt Your House Contest 2026 winner
Spooky skeletons and ghastly ghosts decorate the winner of the Aurora Haunt Your House Contest.
High school football playoffs: Yorkville vs. Palatine
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) leaps into the end zone against Palatine October 23 in the opening round of Class 7A playoff play.
High School football playoffs: West Aurora vs. Leyden
West Aurora High School’s Richard Bell, Jr. (1) carries the ball under pressure from Leyden defenders during the opening round of Class 8A football playoffs October 23.
Halloween costumes and political candidate’s masks
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Halloween and the election are really close. People will hardly have time to take off their scary costumes before entering the voting booths. It is unclear as to what will be the most frightening, the scary costumes or the candidates. The outcome of the election will
Reader’s Voice: Politics: Negative ads, informed choices
October 19, 2026Dear editor; We must put an end to the childish campaign tactics we see far too often in our elections. Negative campaigning may be an effective way to win elections, but does it help elect the best, most qualified candidates? Or are we simply giving in to negativity,
Diabetes Club to ‘Shine a Light on Diabetes’, Nov. 6; Help raise funds for diabetes research in November, ‘Diabetes Awareness Month’
By Russ George November is “National Diabetes Awareness Month”. Please don’t miss an opportunity to help the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, “Light the Way for a Cure”, bringing hope for a brighter tomorrow, as we shine a light on diabetes, Friday, Nov. 6, at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 South
Big Hearts needed to help 625 children
Big Hearts of Fox Valley is calling on the community to help make Christmas brighter for 625 local children facing financial hardship through its annual Holiday Toy Drive, running through November 11. Local businesses, schools, and community organizations are coming together to collect brand-new, unwrapped toys, board games, and teen
Veterans to speak about service Nov. 11
Several area veterans will speak about their experiences in military service during the annual Veterans Day Tribute program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Chapel on the Green, 107 West Center Street, Yorkville. Doors will be open at 1 p.m. for visiting or viewing military artifacts and memorabilia.
Voting: Local elections important
By Heidi Kolbeck-Urlacher, policy director, Center for Rural Affairs For weeks, candidate ads have dominated television viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late season tomatoes. Much of this messaging is for candidates who will serve in Washington, D.C., or in the
Veterans luncheon at Plano Methodist Church
Veterans and their families including active military in the Plano area are welcome to come to a soup, sandwich, and dessert luncheon at the Plano Methodist Church, 219 N. Hale Street in Plano from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The meal will be provided by members from
Fabyan Recycling Center pop-up events
Kane County’s Recycling Center at 517 E. Fabyan Parkway in Geneva is temporarily closed for repaving and improvements, with reopening anticipated in mid-November. In the meantime, Kane County and eWorks will offer pop-up recycling events from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 27 through November 12, at
Batavia indoor farmers market season
Batavia MainStreet is thrilled to announce the start of the Indoor Market season, beginning Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m. to noon at Sturdy Shelter Brewing, 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia. The Indoor Market will run every Saturday through mid-May 2027.Each week, more than 20 local vendors will bring a
Scam & Fraud Awareness Seminar
The St. Charles Senior Services Commission will host a free Scam and Fraud Awareness Seminar from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave, St. Charles. Police will discuss a variety of common scams targeting seniors. Walk-ins are welcome. —Kane County government
Aurora proposed 2027 budget, infrastructure, safety
The City of Aurora government has unveiled its proposed 2027 budget, highlighting a continued commitment to strategic infrastructure improvements, public safety, and fiscal responsibility. The proposed budget is currently set at $603,696,865, which represents an $84,736,709 reduction compared to the 2026 fiscal year. This decision allows for a lessened reliance
Mutual Ground and Voice of Hope honored at Aurora City Council during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and at an Aurora City Council meeting, mayor John Laesch (right) honored the month with leaders from Mutual Ground and Voice of Hope.
Last week to respond to Aurora special census
As U.S. Census Bureau field operations come to an end, Aurora residents can still complete the 2026 Special Census by calling 630-256-6680. During the 2020 Census, it was reported that the City of Aurora lost approximately 17,000 people. The reported loss in population has led to the City losing over
Kane County students bring voices to the Board of Education
Every school district in Kane County has a Board of Education that sets policy, approves budgets, and decides what’s offered to students. In some of those districts, a high school student sits at the table when those decisions are made. A new episode of The ROE Link, the Kane County
Hot-button issue: Data centers and communities
Data centers are a hot-button issue right now, but in reality, they are nothing new. If you’ve ever streamed a movie, accessed online banking, or made a video call, you’ve “used” a data center. Attention is currently focused on the number of facilities being constructed, how quickly they are going