Mayor of Aurora concedes to challenger John Laesch
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, concedes Tuesday evening to opponent, John Laesch.
Fed. blocks more than $400M for Illinois health programs
By Ben Szalinski & Jade AubreyCapitol News IllinoisNews@Capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump’s administration is pulling back $477 million from Illinois that was to be used to prevent infectious disease and treat mental health and substance abuse issues. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced this week the federal Centers for Disease
‘Community Canvas’ opens at Aurora University
Aurora University students, faculty and staff autographed an “AU Community Canvas” Monday, March 31 in Crimi Auditorium lobby. For the canvas, running five days, campus community members added notes of encouragement, generosity and appreciation with markers. The signings kicked off pop-events leading to the school’s first-ever Day of Generosity set
Aurora City Council is considering upgrade to Millennium Plaza
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering a Resolution to authorize the director of the Purchasing Department to execute a contract with Hitchcock Design Group to provide design services for Millennium Plaza in the amount of $218,300. The purpose is to develop a revised design for Millennium Plaza
Clark Island grand opening celebration and egg hunt April 12
Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12. The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard
Reader’s Voice: SAVE Act, unnecessary proof-of-citizenship
March 25, 2025Dear editor; Our democracy works best when every eligible voter, regardless of background, can make their voice heard. But the extreme SAVE Act threatens that right by imposing unnecessary and burdensome proof-of-citizenship requirements, making it significantly harder for millions of Americans to register and vote. This bill would
Reader’s Voice: Homeschooling bill bad for educational freedom
March 25, 2025Dear editor; Homeschooling is on the rise and some school administrators are very concerned that they’re losing tax resources with declining enrollment numbers. Representative Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) is targeting homeschooling families with HB 2827, claiming that she wants to protect children from parents “who don’t do it
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet April 9; monthly ‘Meet and Greet’, Saturday, April 12, at Society 57
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their April membership meeting Wednesday, April 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Aurora African American Health Coalition health fair April 5
Aurora African American Health Coalition will hold its 18th annual health fair from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 5 at Aurora Christian Schools, 2255 Sullivan Road in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. The fair will feature giveaways, snacks, vendor information booths, and free health
Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast April 12
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Annual Kiwanis Pancake Day Breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Tickets may be purchased from Aurora Kiwanis members for $10 or
Plano American Legion meetings
The Plano American Legion Post #395 will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the Plano American Legion, 510 E. Dearborn Street, Plano. The American Legion Auxiliary will meet the same day at 5:30 p.m.. —Linda Oleson
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ seeks donations, spring rummage sale
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its spring rummage and bake sale Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, April 6 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, April
Ham bowling at Plano American Legion
The Plano American Legion, 510 E Dearborn Street, Plano, will be host to ham bowling Sunday, April 6. Registration will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. and ham bowling will begin at 1 p.m.. There is a $5 donation to enter and have a chance to win a ham
Variety of clubs in Aurora’s deep, rich history
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 3) Dear readers, Here is part three of Aurora’s nationality social clubs and other social clubs. I hope you have enjoyed parts one and two, along with the entire paper. In part two, I forgot to mention, the Aurora Moose Lodge #400, a fraternal organization, resided in
State rep. Kifowit honored as Illinois Women Veteran Leader
State representative Stephanie Kifowit was recognized Monday, March 31, as one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2025 during a celebratory ceremony at Malcolm X College. The annual honor highlights women veterans across Illinois who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to their communities. Rep. Kifowit, a
Foster legislation, spending transparency
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) recently announced the reintroduction of the Shareholder Political Transparency Act. This legislation would amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require publicly traded companies to make quarterly disclosures to their shareholders detailing the types and amounts of political spending they engage in, ensuring greater transparency for
Just when I thought I was out, Musk/Trump pulls me back in
Just when I thought I could write about something other than the incompetence of the co-presidents running or ruining America (I should have known better), up pops some more deranged actions of the Elon Musk/Donald Trump administration. I don’t have to go into details because I know all you astute
Philanthropy students’ ‘Seas the Trivia’ fundraiser April 13
Seniors in the KidsMatter Teen Philanthropy Initiative (TPI) are hosting a trivia event as part of their yearlong fundraising campaign. TPI participants invite the community to join in their beach-themed event, Seas the Trivia, with local Naperville trivia led by mayor Scott Wehrli and three former NFL players asking questions
Recipe of the Week: Vegetarian Korma
Ingredients1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 small onion, diced1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root4 cloves garlic, minced2 potatoes, cubed4 carrots, cubed1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced4 tablespoons salted cashews, ground1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce2 tablespoons curry powder1/4 teaspoon ground cardamon1 cup frozen green peas1/2 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 red
Poem: Sonnet
What matters most in life? How can one know?What I may think may not be yours at all.In fact, I doubt there is an average call,But then, it does present a challenge though.Regardless, it’s intriguing, even so;No single one would all of us enthrall,The depth into which all opinions fallPrevents