College basketball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Devon Richardson (22) shoots over Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Ethan Johnson (50) January 17.
Aurora City Council set to accept grant to fight retail crime
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is set to approve a Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $24,000.00 from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office as part of the 2026 Attorney General’s Organized Retail Crime Grant Program. The grant would be used to help the Aurora
Medicaid looming funding crisis due to federal changes
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A multibillion-dollar budget crisis will hit the Illinois’ Medicaid program in the next few years unless State lawmakers and governor JB Pritzker act to prevent it, budget analysts both inside and outside State government warn. The crisis comes from changes in federal Medicaid policy that
Kane County Health Department lead poisoning prevention webinar
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) will host a free public webinar, “What Families Need to Know About Lead Poisoning,” Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m.. The webinar is designed to help families and caregivers understand the risks of lead exposure and learn practical steps to protect young children and
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members hear from Deepa Deshmukh, co-founder of DuPage Dietitians; Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, a healthy place to hang out
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Deepa Deshmukh, MPH, RDN, CDE, BC-ADM, a Functional & Integrative Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of
Flapjack fundraiser Feb. 1
Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts) Troop 3 at New England Congregational Church, 406 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Friendship Hall. Included will be a bake sale and raffles for a quilt and Blackhawks’ hockey
SNAP benefit informational event Jan. 22
State representative Barbara Hernandez and several other elected individuals will join the Greater Chicago Food Depository and the Northern Food Bank for a virtual informational event to educate people about upcoming changes to SNAP benefits that take effect February 1. The event will be a Zoom webinar at 5 p.m.
Scout Sunday: Pancakes Feb. 8
Celebrating Scout Sunday, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty St. in Aurora, will assist in worship and hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser Sunday, Feb. 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.. Members of Faith’s Cub Scout Pack 643 and Scout Troop 508 will greet parishioners
Mentors, old timers, influential persons in author’s life
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week, I’m writing about some of the mentors I’ve had in life. I have always had an ear for the old timers (older guys), when I grew up. Through these mentors I learned about the history of Aurora, running functions, and just getting involved
Foster legislation to safeguard U.S. financial system
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Enhancing Financial Stability Research and Oversight Act. The legislation would establish minimum budget and staffing levels for the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), adjusted for inflation, to prevent misguided attempts to undermine our top financial stability watchdogs.
Naperville votes against data center
The Naperville City Council voted 6-1 against a proposal to build the Karis Critical dater center at the Tuesday, Jan. 20 City Council meeting. A packed City Council meeting with most attendees speaking against the plan, heard from representatives of the building trades seeking the Council to approve the proposal.
Celebration of 2017 Women’s March
A march Saturday, Jan. 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. will celebrate the anniversary of the 2017 Women’s March the day after the first inauguration of Donald Trump as the president of the United States.The Anniversary Women’s March is a day of solidarity, activism, and community. Participants of all
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s continuing mission
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry executive director Katie Arko told Aurora Lions Club members January 15 the pantry is continuing its core mission of feeding neighbors in need. During a noon talk at Riverview Diner in Montgomery, Arko reported what her nonprofit does and how the public can help. “We’re
Award-winning author uses haiku for night of music Feb. 7
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, award-winning poet, singer, songwriter, and visual artist Jenny Bienemann will bring a night of original folk and Americana to The Venue in Aurora. Saturday, Feb. 7, Bienemann’s newest tiny book, “The Come Back,” will be the inspiration for a concert featuring a powerhouse lineup
Share Oswego stories and help preserve local history
Did you know that you—yes, you—are not only essential to making history, but have the opportunity to be a part of it? This winter, Oswego’s Little White School Museum invites you to share your stories with us. Whether your family has lived in Oswego for generations or you just moved
Recipe of the Week: Crispy Snacks
Ingredients2 cups butter2 cups white sugar2 cups corn syrup1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn and rice square cereal1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal squares2 cups sliced almonds2 cups unsweetened, flaked coconut1 cup chopped dried cranberries3/4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions1. In a large bowl toss together the corn and rice cereal,
Poem: The Death Of Good Service
We need to make a service call, so then, of course, we call;But we get someone who cannot speak English much at all.We try to make “it” understand that we don’t understand;But seemingly there’s no attempt to bridge the language spanned.So what has happened to “good service,” and that needed
New in 2026: Illinois libraries present watch parties
Since 2022, the Aurora Public Library District (APLD) has participated in Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a virtual program series that provides high-quality online events to library customers. Previous speakers include Nick Offerman, Kwame Alexander, Danny Trejo, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Dr. Temple Grandin. This year, APLD has expanded these events by
DuPage Care Center Valentine’s balloon fundraiser
The DuPage Care Center will host a fundraiser for the community to send Valentine wishes to Center residents. For a $5 donation, community members may send a balloon to a Care Center resident to spread cheer and warm wishes. In the past, the public sent nearly 1,000 heart-shaped, helium balloons
Downers Grove N., Glenbard W., look to improve seasons
By Bobby Narang Downers Grove North High School’s basketball season hit a snag in late December. Sophomore point guard Connor Crowley suffered a lower leg injury in the Wheeling Tournament, causing him to sit out the last five games. The loss of Crowley forced Downers Grove North coach James Thomas