LaCabana Mexican Cafe, 835 S. River Street in Aurora, announced on its Facebook page Thursday, June 22 that the business will be sold after 50 years. The restaurant closed in January after the death of owner, Steve Hernandez. A post signed by the Hernandez Family read, “It is with mixed
Danielle Tranchita of Aurora, from left, Brooke Feltes, Batavia; and Kaylee Mastiolas, Aurora, rehearse “Hampire: Prince of Darkness” at Aurora Central Catholic High School June 30-July 1.
Looking for something different for your children before school begins and something for the Summer? Try Vacation Bible School at the Plano Methodist Church. The theme is “Twists & Turns” where kids discover that God is always with them. Dates are July 10-July 13, 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. for
Sasha is a female Domestic Short Hair Grey & White tiger who was born March 8, 2016. Sasha is very curious and is the first to explore new places. When she is called, she will roll on her back for her tummy to be scratched. Her newest interest is the
Aurora residents deliver documents for free shredding at an annual event Saturday, June 24 at West Aurora Schools learning center parking lot.
Kane County is continuing a monthly First Saturday pop-up from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, July 1 at the Ace Hardware at 994 N. Lake Street in Aurora. Accepted items electronics, monitors and TVs $25 fee for screens under 21 inches and $35 fee for screens 21 inches or larger;
June 29 In Furman v. Georgia, the U.S. Supreme Court rules by a vote of 5-4 that capital punishment, as it is employed on the state and federal level, is unconstitutional. The majority held that, in violation of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, the death penalty qualified as “cruel
By John & Nisha Whitehead We’re not dealing with a government that exists to serve its people, protect their liberties and ensure their happiness. Rather, we are the unfortunate victims of the diabolical machinations of a make-works program carried out on an epic scale whose only purpose is to keep
By Andrew Adams Next time you attend a parade, there might be an eye in the sky. A new law signed by governor JB Pritzker Friday, June 16 expands local police departments’ authority to use drones to surveil certain events, respond to certain 911 calls, inspect buildings, and participate in
The Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony in Aurora Monday, June 19 included Miss Black Aurora, Charitee Cocroft, left, and Mr. Black Aurora, Peter Eta.
Tall Jason Kollum, on stilts, in the Oswego PrairieFest parade Sunday June 18, shares greetings with children on the sun-filled day.
Youth receive experiences and training in boats Saturday, June 17 in an event, Aurora Kidz N Boats, on Mastodon Lake in Phillips Park in Aurora.
Candidates for political office often begin to file their candidacies in June and offer their visions to be elected. Honesty, positivity, and productivity, should not be in short supply. Too many candidates divert, disgust, and disclaim in a negative vein. We can do better. We must do better. Notes here
June 11, 2023Dear editor; To wrap up the week, please check out my colleagues’ new pieces on Voter ID (Noel Wilkins) and the main subject of this post, mail-in voting (John Pudner’s latest piece in NewsMax, which has overtaken CNN in viewership many time slots). In May 2020, Pudner sounded
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council shared heart-felt thoughts on the late Aurora Ward 7 alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, 68, at the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting, Tuesday, June 20. First elected in 1991 to serve Aurora’s Ward 7 residents, alderwoman Hart-Burns, Aurora’s first black elected official on City
Reprint from November 8, 2022First of two parts This Fall, remember to leave the leaves on the ground. Jessica Ordóñez-Lancet submitted the following report from the National Wildlife Federation: “With the arrival of Fall, the National Wildlife Federation wants to remind you to put your rake and blower away and
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley member Ernie Jones, Board member Pat Jones, Club secretary, and Russ George, president, were guests of the Aurora Noon Lions Club, Thursday, June 15. Russ George spoke about the newly-formed Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, a true
Laura Lynne Art will be host to an open studio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Laura’s new Aurora studio will feature her latest playful, bright, and vibrant collage works and wearable art. Laura Lynne will display her new jewelry line, which includes earrings which showcase her
U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding the shooting in Willowbrook, Ill. Sunday, June 18: “I’m heartbroken to see the news from Willowbrook this morning. We live in a tragic reality where you cannot go to school, go to the grocery store, go to your place of
“It’s simple: If you’re driving, don’t drink, use marijuana or other drugs,” said Naperville Police Sgt. Derek Zook. “Our officers will be working around the clock to keep impaired drivers off the roads and enforce all other traffic laws. We’re doing it to save lives.” Naperville Police join the Illinois
