By Ben Szalinski, Brenden Moore, & Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax will go away January 1, though many people will continue to pay it at the local level. Data compiled by the Illinois Municipal League shows that 656 municipalities — a little more than half of
The Aurora Kwanzaa celebration marked its 25th anniversary December 27 evening. More than 100 people attended the gathering at the Prisco Community Center in Aurora. It was held on the second day of the seven-day holiday that celebrates African American culture, family and community. Features were a free dinner, African
Luli Smith, foreground and Inti Smith, background, light candles to conclude Christmas Eve worship at Wesley United Methodist Church.
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com In an expected move, the Donald Trump administration filed a lawsuit last week seeking to nullify a new state law that allows Illinois residents to sue federal immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Time flies by! Since time goes by so quickly the first New Years resolution we all might consider making is to savor the moment. Every day is a gift and a celebration. Savor your work, family, friends, entertainment, hobbies, church, meals, nature, and every aspect of
Aurora mayor John Laesch visited the home of longtime Aurora resident Jessie Rangel Bourge, who celebrated her 101st birthday December 25. Bourge was born and raised in Aurora, before getting married at the age of 21 and moving to Mexico. Following a 20-year stint in Mexico, Bourge moved back to
December 25, 2025Dear editor; I hope that you are all relaxing and enjoying the holidays. As the year comes to an end, Team Kifowit and I are taking the time to reflect on all the places we have visited. I have gone across Illinois and met wonderful people along the
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) had another successful year, increasing membership and fundraising, allowing our club to make three major donations during 2025, in our fight against diabetes. In addition to providing one or more diabetes awareness events each month, including co-hosting a first ever
We are facing an unprecedented situation due to the current national climate. Some families are not responding to appeals of help from Fox Valley United Way out of fear. Others are less willing to provide specific information about their needs because of uncertainty. What we do know is that the
Nostalgia, pageantry and spectacle will come to life in Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, part of Paramount’s 14th Broadway Series, playing now through January 11 in the heart of downtown Aurora. Based on the classic 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen, this two-time Tony Award-nominated musical
“Winter Garden of Youth,” an annual art show by area K-12 students, will be held through January 17 at Pierce Art & History Center, 20 E. Downer Place, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Center hours are Wednesdays-Fridays noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Happy New Year! This week, I’m going to recall a memorable event that happened in Downtown Aurora. October 25, 1960, John F. Kennedy (JFK) visited Aurora, during his presidential campaign. He spoke to a large crowd outside of the original City Hall about economic growth,
Aurora residents were invited to snap a photo of their festively decorated homes for a chance to win an the Aurora Deck the Halls Contest award and gift cards to local restaurants. This year’s winners are:1st Place: 1847 Kenilworth Pl.2nd Place: 1293 Yellowpine Dr.3rd Place: 703 S Spencer St. Each
By Brenden Moore & Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com The recent U.S. Supreme Court kept in place a lower court’s ruling temporarily barring president Donald Trump from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago as part of his administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The 6-3 ruling, which comes more than two months
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra and point2pointproductions are bringing a concert-style performance of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to The Hemmens Cultural Center Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m.. This lushly scored retelling of Victor Hugo’s epic story of love, acceptance and what it means to be a hero showcases music
A first-ever “Steeple Walk” by three Aurora churches raised $1,266 for Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. Reverend Tammy Scott, lead pastor at Wesley United Methodist, reported the total. She said, “Thank you for an amazing and successful event December 21. Wesley is sending a check for $1,193 and New England
Marking 200 years of Norwegian immigration to the U.S., Northern-Illinois Norwegian-Americans have published a cookbook. “Fox River Settlement Heritage Recipes,” a collection of family recipes, is sponsored by Sons of Norway Polar Star 5-472 Lodge, Montgomery and Cleng Peerson Lodge 5-525, Ottawa. The 120-page softbound book (Morris Press Cookbooks, Kearney,
Ingredients8 bone-in chicken thighs1 ½ cups chicken broth3 tablespoons paprika3 tablespoons ground cumin3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root3 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 lemon, zested and juiced2 tablespoons olive oil½ white onion, chopped1 teaspoon garlic, minced1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions1. Place the chicken thighs
I know that Christmas is long gone—a memory;But something happened then that’s still dumbfounding me.My daughter had become a problem months before,And every day since then had been a constant war.It seemed that nothing that we tried did any good;And, believe me, we did everything we could.But I was forced
If you’re looking for a joyful way to kick off the new year with your family, the Aurora Public Library District has you covered. Our annual Three Kings Day Celebration will return to the Santori Library Sunday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. to bring family fun, cultural traditions, and moments
