Faith and Blue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery
Spike, right, Aurora Police Department’s mascot, walks with an APD cadet at Faith and Blue at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Montgomery October 3.
Transit reform, funding agreement remains elusive
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers will return to Springfield next week hoping to resolve a major unchecked box from the spring: Keep the trains in Chicago running. As the spring legislative session concluded, lawmakers were anticipating a $771 million shortfall for Chicagoland transit agencies beginning next calendar year.
Kim Groom receives the Kiwanis Club of Aurora 47th Annual God & Fellowman award
Kim Groom, center, receives the Kiwanis Club of Aurora 47th Annual God & Fellowman award at Aurora Country Club September 30.
Woman’s Club of Aurora, domestic violence awareness
The October 14 meeting of the Woman’s Club of Aurora will feature speaker, Trisha Schafer of Princeton. Ms Schafer is the outreach & facilities manager of Freedom House, domestic and sexual violence shelter. She currently serves as state president of GFWC Illinois, affiliated with General Federation of Woman’s Clubs. She
Aurora Navy League dinner October 21
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge.
Mayor of Aurora proposes new, comprehensive ethics ordinance
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch is set to propose a new, comprehensive ethics ordinance that will create a $500 cap on campaign donations from businesses or entities that have contracts with the City. The proposed ordinance builds off Aurora’s 2019 Ordinance, enhancing safeguards around local elected officials. Key reforms from
Reader’s Voice: Concerning Secretary of War, Hegseth
October 5, 2025Dear editor; Pete Hegseth was confirmed Secretary of Defense on strict partisan grounds and immediately proclaimed the least qualified Defense Secretary in American history. Jonathan Chait, writer for The Atlantic, wrote after Donald Trump’s nomination of Hegseth, that it was “the most disturbing act of Trump’s presidential transition”.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ Oct. 11; November will be “National Diabetes Awareness Month” plan on attending an event!
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s October “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, 1330 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. Plan on stopping by
Montgomery Halloween Display Contest
The Montgomery Beautification Committee will host its annual Halloween Display Contest to recognize homes and businesses for outstanding Halloween decorations. “It is one of our favorite contests to judge, as the residents raise the bar every year,” said Ben Brzoska, Village trustee and chair of the Beautification Committee. Residents can
Howl-O-Ween in Aurora Oct. 11
Dogs can hunt for eggs filled with treats Saturday, Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Lincoln Park Dog Park, S Russell Ave. and Lakewood, Aurora. Dogs must remain on leash, no retractable leashes. Dogs must wear tags and be current on all vaccinations. Dogs must be accompanied
Free Food Pantry is Oct. 17
Check out the free Plano Food Pantry. 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, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the location at
First job, teenage tomfoolery, thanks to John Benakis
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I am going to finish up last week’s story of me working at The Blue Lantern Restaurant, where I started working in the summer of 1974. My favorite waitress to work with was Pam, she was Chinese, gorgeous, friendly, and always gave me pointers. One
Kane County Health Dept. awards $300,000 in grants
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has awarded $300,000 in grant funding to local organizations working to prevent opioid overdoses, expand access to treatment, and support recovery services across the community. The funding supports a range of innovative programs designed to save lives and strengthen the safety net for individuals
King Donald, trampling over Founding Fathers’ vision
From the vault: July 18, 2022 (revised): He has quartered large bodies of troops among us. He has protected them…from punishment for any murders which they should commit on the inhabitants of these States. The above are two of the reasons inscribed in the Declaration of Independence that the United
Blackberry Farm Pumpkin Weekends throughout October
The peninsula that makes up the southwest shoreline of Lake Gregory provides staff at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, an annual measuring stick when varieties of maple, oak and birch trees begin their green-to-gold transformation. And cooler-weather color at Blackberry means it’s time for Pumpkin Weekends, the annual
Witches flock to Batavia October 17
Step into the magic and mystery at Witches Night Out Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Batavia. Last year, hundreds of witches were in the downtown to enjoy this fun and festive evening. Start the night with a Dance of Witches performance by the Batavia
Recipe of the Week: Baked Mac and Cheese
Ingredients2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup finely chopped onion2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups milk1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 cup colby cheese Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add
Advancing The Human Drama
Today, some primeval mentality persists;Perhaps with some sophistication, it exists.The most successful hunter-gatherers stood tall,And soon would find that they were ruling over all.What this high status did for egos was not taught;Some good, some bad, some praiseworthy, some not.But this had far-reaching effect on everything;Eventually fomenting gains for queen
What to read next? Book Match can browse for you
Picture this: You’re standing in front of a bookshelf (or scrolling endlessly through Goodreads), sighing because you just finished a great book and now you have no idea what to read next. Do you risk another mystery that might fizzle out or reread that comfort romance for the fourth time?
Yorkville Public Library events in October
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Y115 Read Aloud Pajama Party (Zoom), Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:45 p.m..