Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora, great spring stop
Thousands of tulips were in bloom at the Sunken Garden in Phillips Park in Aurora on the beautiful spring day, Sunday, May 27.
Illinois veterans, VA employees rally to protest expected Trump administration cuts
By Sonya DymovaMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com John Gerend, a Vietnam War veteran from Lake Villa, Ill., was exposed to Agent Orange while on duty. Suffering from diseases associated with exposure to the toxic chemical, he said he still considers himself fortunate. “I’ve had some issues with it — diabetes, some
Durbin to retire; Stratton replacement?
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillionis.com Standing on his backyard deck Thursday, April 24, the same place where he declared his 1996 candidacy for U.S. Senate, Illinois’ senior senator Dick Durbin reflected on his decision to retire after four decades in Congress. “I’ve done this my way, making decisions based on
Due process, immigration, Abrego Garcia case
By Saranac Hale SpencerFactCheck.org The Supreme Court ruled on the evening of April 10 that the Donald Trump Administration must comply with a lower court’s order to “facilitate” the release from custody of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was deported without a hearing to a mega prison in
Aurora to swear in new officials May 10
The City of Aurora government proudly invites the community to gather Tuesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m., at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Boulevard as we formally swear in our newly-elected officials, marking the next chapter in Aurora’s continued growth and prosperity: •Mayor-elect, John Laesch; •Ward 1 alderman, Dan
History of Aurora social clubs: Cosmo, Diabetes Club, Lions
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 7) Dear readers, I hope everyone is enjoying the articles as we head in to part 7 of Aurora social clubs. We start with the Cosmopolitan Club. The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora was established in 1927 as a local chapter of the international organization founded in 1918.
Diabetes Club’s third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, June 20; what to do if you’ve been diagnosed as prediabetic
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley work together, to raise an awareness of diabetes and prediabetes in the Fox Valley area. Club members raise funds to provide aid, education, and research to find a cure for diabetes. Have you been recently diagnosed as being prediabetic,
A-Town House Music Fest June 14
After an unforgettable event last year, A-Town House Music Fest will be back for 2025. This year, with RiverEdge Park closed for renovations, we’re bringing the beats to the heart of the City in Wilder Park. Featuring locally and nationally acclaimed DJs, musical artists, food trucks and ice-cold beverages, it’s
VSW’s 59th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Everyone is invited to the 59th Annual Pancake Breakfast at Valley Sheltered Workshop, from 7:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, May 4, at 325 Main Street, Batavia. Cost is $10 per person. Tickets available at the door or can be pre-ordered at tinyurl.com/242fbpyh. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with raffles while supporting
REAL ID requirements to begin May 7, needed for air travel
Starting May 7, anyone over 18 years old will be required to present a REAL ID, or another acceptable form of identification, like a valid U.S. passport, to board domestic flights and enter certain federal facilities or military bases. Implementing REAL ID standards nationwide was pushed back for years, but
Batavia VFW to host Veterans Benefits Fair, Memorial Day
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1197 is proud to announce two significant upcoming events aimed at honoring our veterans and providing essential resources. •Veterans Benefits Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, VFW Post 1197, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Veterans Benefits Fair, May 2,
Kane County Real Estate Tax Bills to be mailed
Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen announced that the 2024 payable in 2025 Kane County Real Estate Tax Bills will be in the mail on or before May 1. Treasurer Lauzen shared that the first installment will be due June 2 and the second installment will be due September. The entire
Are you sure we’re safe again? Writer, unsure
I don’t know about you, but when I heard Donald Trump say he would make our country safe again, I felt a wave of comfort wash over me. For too long we’d been under threat from library books, institutes of higher learning, DEI, and the scourge of body order. So
St. Charles Arts Council community art: Banner Way
The St. Charles Arts Council will again host their Paint the Town in a Banner Way program in the summer of 2025. This is a community art project that will feature hand painted banners on exhibit in Mt. St. Mary Park from July 17 until September 28. “Last year we
Reader’s Commentary: Biden broke immigration laws, Trump to right wrongs
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Former president, Joe Biden, not only broke immigration laws and the U.S. Constitution, he chopped them up and burned them. Then he allowed an unprecedented 15 million unvetted, unvaccinated illegals into the country. Americans paying attention realized countries around the world had opened their prisons to
Recipe of the Week: Tilapia Pitas
Ingredients1/2 cup mayonnaise1/3 cup Italian salad dressing1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese2 anchovy fillets, drained and minced1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper3 tablespoons olive oil1 pound tilapia fillets1/8 teaspoon of lemon juicesalt and cayenne pepper to taste4 cups lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces1 small red onion,
Poem: A Personal Query
So if I wave, will you wave back?I mean, you’re white and I am black.Would you just walk on by, quite grave,Pretending not to see me wave?The seat next to me on the trainIs empty, as commuters gain.The seat stays empty. Why is that?Do you think you’d be forced to
Welcome West Branch manager, Kiri; big changes
There’s a buzz of excitement at the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) — though, to be fair, we always find the library exciting! This time, however, we’re thrilled to share that some big changes are on the horizon for our West Branch. Renovation plans are in the beginning stages of
Aurora Fire Department red lighting and memorial ceremony
The Aurora Fire Department is proud to participate in the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation’s “Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters” campaign, a nationwide tribute honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. From April 27 through May 4, all Aurora Fire Stations are illuminated in red
Willowbrook, Lemont baseball teams on track for season
By Bobby Narang Willowbrook High School senior catcher, Vinny Ippolito, had high hopes for this season. The Warriors were set to bring back their entire pitching staff along with nine starters from last season’s 24-win team. The Warriors (15-6 and 9-2) are right on track with expectations, moving into second