By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois driver’s licenses and identification cards will officially enter the digital realm this week. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Tuesday that people will now have the option to add their Illinois-issued licenses and IDs to the digital wallets on their cellphones. The long-awaited technological
Stacks of stuffing mix, canned vegetables and other Thanksgiving trimmings were piled high on the stage at Temple B’nai Israel, 400 N. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora Sunday, Nov. 16. That was before volunteers from New Hope Advent Christian Church of Aurora and the temple packed 80 holiday food boxes. Approximately
The City of Aurora and the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) have reached an agreement on operating support of $2 million in 2026, ensuring ACCA can continue running its four live performance spaces throughout downtown Aurora, as well as the Paramount School of the Arts. The agreement, brokered in partnership
At Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, mayor of Aurora John Laesch honored two East Aurora School District 131 students who were named Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars. The distinction, earned by Yahir Ferreira of Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy and Taleen Kandakji of Cowherd Middle School, is a selective
By Dr. Glenn Mollette It’s not difficult to become unmotivated in life. The death of a spouse, health debilitation, financial hardship, and many more reasons can take the wind from our sails. About 18-20 percent of Americans routinely struggle with depression. In 2024, one in five Americans reported taking medication
Below is a joint statement from Aurora mayor John Laesch, Police chief Matt Thomas, and Fire chief Dave McCabe, on Public Safety Funding in the 2026 Budget: Throughout this year’s budget process, there have been claims that the City of Aurora has chosen to enact significant cuts to public safety.
By Russ George On World Diabetes Day, Friday, Nov. 14, members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, held their second annual gala dinner “A Night To End Diabetes”, at the Lincoln Inn, Route 31, in Batavia. More than 100 members and guests were in attendance to enjoy the social
The annual meeting of the West Aurora Cemetery Association will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Holmstad Town Center building in Batavia, at the corner of Route 31 and Fabyan Parkway (it is the only building with balconies). Anyone interested in this unique, historic Cemetery is
By Ricky Rieckert Thanks to everyone who braved the cold inclement weather to attend the Veterans Day parade in Aurora! A big thank- you to all of the veterans who fought to protect our country and our freedoms. And thank you Aurora Lions Club president, Randy Brown; his wife Lisa;
At a special meeting recently, the Aurora City Council unanimously approved a City Ordinance that prohibits the use of City property for civil immigration enforcement activities. The Ordinance is specifically tailored to prohibit the use of any City-owned and controlled property, including parking lots, buildings, or parks, as a staging
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 13). He has: Authorized the CIA to conduct operations in Venezuela as a first step toward ousting Nicholas Madura from his presidency; Paused “lower-priority” Army Corps of Engineers projects in “blue” cities and states and may end them altogether; Threatened to declare
Aurora Lions Club members will ring bells for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle holiday fundraiser, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.. A dozen Lions in one-hour shifts will ring handbells while collecting donations outside Jewel-Osco, 1952 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora. Lions president Randall “Randy”
The West Aurora High School Fine Arts Department is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for two of its most anticipated annual events, the Winter Concert and the 38th Annual Madrigal Dinner. West Aurora High School Winter Concert It will be an evening of exceptional music featuring all
Ingredients3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup white sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 eggs1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust1 cup pumpkin puree3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Directions1. Preheat oven to 325 F. 2. In a large
Imagine you are standing in an open field in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Reach your hand out in front of you and touch your finger to the horizon line. Now slowly turn in a circle and make your finger follow along that line, creating a hoop around yourself.
As your habit of measuring time, I surmise,May now come to you, actually, as a surprise;Because you never thought of it that way before,So in “measuring time” you must quickly learn more.But, in truth, you will measure time some every day,Like the things that you always do in the same
The Oswego Police Department is proud to announce that it has been awarded its seventh Accreditation Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®). Accredited since 2005, this year celebrates 20 years of the Oswego Police Department’s dedication to serving the community of Oswego with professionalism
Aurora University’s Juliano Santalucia (43) pushes the puck between a trio of Adrian College defenders Saturday, Nov. 15 at Fox Valley Ice Arena in Geneva.
Aurora University’s Elijah Osit, center, celebrates a fall over Carthage College’s Cooper Vincent at 3:23 in the 285-pound class at AU November 13.
By Bobby Narang As the Cinderella of the State volleyball tournament, Nazareth Academy had one more victory to conclude a storybook season. After finishing with a 3-31 record, adding a new head coach with no ties to the program, the Roadrunners overcame a tough regular season schedule to punch a
