Under City Code Sec. 29-30, the use or possession of fireworks is prohibited. Fines can reach $1,000, and property owners may also face serious penalties. Report illegal fireworks by calling 311 or 630-256-4636 if outside City limits, online at www.aurora.il.us/311, or by calling 911 if the situation threatens the safety
City of Aurora officials announced Hugo Saltijeral is the grand marshal of the Fourth of July parade. Hugo was selected for his leadership, generosity, and commitment to the community. The parade will step-off at the intersection of Benton Street and Broadway Avenue at 10 a.m., Friday, July 4. The reviewing
I had fully intended to spend my few hundred words here bad-mouthing Donald Trump, a guy who spent nearly a year of his first term cheating on the golf course, and his failed self-serving dictatorial birthday parade, thinly disguised by him as a tribute to the Army for its 250th
This July, Downtown Batavia invites everyone to step back into a beloved tradition at the annual Boo Boo Days, part of the city’s summer favorite: the Windmill City Festival weekend. Originating in 1956 as a modest sidewalk sale and officially dubbed “Boo Boo Days” until 1978, this long-standing event began
Montgomery is gearing up to celebrate the 40th Montgomery Fest this summer along the Fox River in Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street, Montgomery, from August 15 through 17. Visitors can enjoy performances by local and regional bands throughout the weekend and there will be amusement rides and games for
Ingredients3 tablespoons soy sauce1½ tablespoons honey1 tablespoon vegetable oil2 teaspoons lime juice2 teaspoons chopped garlic4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Directions1. In a shallow container, blend soy sauce, honey, vegetable oil, lime juice, and garlic. Place chicken breast halves into the mixture, and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate in
In an assessment of yourself, take care;No mater who or what you think you are.Most likely you will hedge on being fair,No way would be lowering the bar.So call it ego, or your sense of pride,You always build yourself up, if you can.There are those who are better, you abide;But
What if you could earn prizes, explore literary worlds, and walk into high school with the confidence of a seasoned reader? That’s the mission behind the Aurora Public Library District’s 100 Books Before High School program. Designed to inspire and reward young readers in grades fourth through eighth, this program
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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. •Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Yorkville Public Library, through July
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Of the $29 billion dollars American Universities received from foreign governments these last four years, Harvard has been on the receiving end of over $100 million per year. Harvard is already awash with endowments to the tune of $52 billion dollars. So why is the world
By Bobby Narang Benet Academy High School’s magical baseball season was filled with highlight moments. The Benet Redwings (27-13) made a shocking run to the Class 3A State championship game, losing 8-5 to St. Laurence in Joliet earlier this month. Quinn Rooney’s strong hitting helped his team get to the
By Woodrow Carroll Although his career may still have a number of years to run, and at this time he is 36, Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has hit a bump in the road just when 2025 started to look very promising after a slow start. June 18, Sale pitched
West Aurora High School’s football program has announced its 25th annual “Battle of the Big Butts” competition for area high school linemen at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at West Aurora High School Football Stadium, 1244 Plum Street, Aurora. Mike Runge, West Aurora assistant football coach and Big Butts coordinator,
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated three firsts Sunday, June 22. Included were a Brunch Church, part one of a three-part Lego-ideas sermon series and “Building Together: A Time of Holy Conversation.” The Reverend Tammy Scott, pastor, opened activities in the Gathering Place room by inviting congregants
Some things are priceless. One of those things is pride in community. It would be hard to put a price tag on feeling valued, welcome, and respected. Although I only attended a few flag-raisings held by the city in downtown Aurora, I always saw their worth for many reasons. The
Fox Valley Orchestra continues its “Summer Pops” series with “Thanks for the Memories,” a concert of popular radio and television music, at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29. The concert will take place at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra
By Shekina Mullen As they flutter through plant and flower blossoms, spreading pollen with every landing, butterflies, bees, and other pollinators quietly sustain healthy ecosystems, successful home vegetable gardens, and agricultural production. Pollinators move pollen from one flower to the next, fertilizing and producing fruits, nuts, and seeds. Some plants
By John & Nisha Whitehead Seventy years after president Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the cost of a military-industrial complex, America is still stealing from its own people to fund a global empire. In 2025 alone, the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Yemen, bombed Houthi-controlled ports and radar installations (killing
June 26 During World War I, the first 14,000 U.S. infantry troops land in France at the port of Saint Nazaire. The landing site had been kept secret because of the menace of German submarines, but by the time the Americans had lined up to take their first salute on
