By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A bill that would give the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to review and approve rates for both homeowners and automobile coverage is advancing in the General Assembly. Those two proposals, which started as separate pieces of legislation, were combined into a single bill that
Members of the City Council, Fire Department personnel, and community members celebrate the grand opening of Aurora Illinois Fire Department Fire Stations 9 and 13 with a ribbon-cutting March 13.
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com It could be months before a Cook County judge decides whether to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge alleged abuses by federal agents during the Donald Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” immigration enforcement campaign last fall. But the legal fight over the demand
At the Tuesday, March 24 City Council meeting, the Aurora City Council approved new, first-of-its-kind regulations intended to safeguard residents and the environment from future data center development. The nearly five-hour meeting included 17 speakers. Most spoke out against data centers. The approval of the new ordinances came as the
The FECK Awards, a powerful new national recognition program celebrating individuals who embody the transformative values of Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion, and Kindness, revealed the winners of its inaugural awards. Created by Chaz Ebert, CEO of Ebert Digital LLC and a longtime champion of empathy in storytelling and leadership, the FECK
March 22, 2026Dear editor; At this writing the U.S. is still at war with Iran, the legality, legitimacy, rationale, and strategic objectives of which are questionable and had never been discussed with the American people prior to its beginning. Though spectacular tactical results have been achieved by American and Israeli
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members will be attending Aurora Senior Services Associates noon meeting, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, at 2111 Plum Street, Aurora. Senior Services Associates, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to sustaining and improving the quality of life
“Carousel,” Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein’s hit musical, will be presented by Aurora University’s theater department at Perry Theater, 349 S. Gladstone Ave. in Aurora Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28 at 7 p.m.. A Sunday, March 29, performance will be at 2 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking
The 2026 Open Roads ABATE Summer Books are being assembled and will be available April 1. The books have 59 stops which include bike dealers, places of interest, and places to eat. You can get your book at most of the stops in the book. Please see Open Roads A.B.A.T.E.
Construction and upgrades to convert three Oswego well sites into Lake Michigan water receiving stations is expected to begin this spring and progress east. WaterLink, in partnership with the DuPage Water Commission, is constructing a 30-mile pipeline to expand Lake Michigan water service to Oswego, the Village of Montgomery, and
State representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has filed his Career Opportunities and Educational Affordability Package, a four-bill plan focused on expanding opportunity, lowering costs, and connecting students to real careers in Illinois. “Too many young people are being pushed toward expensive degrees while good-paying career paths go unfilled,” said Rep. Davis.
Kane County District 4 Board member Mavis Bates and Kane County Code Enforcement manager John Mall will host a Town Hall meeting Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m.. at the Aurora Public Library – West Branch, 233 S Constitution Drive, Aurora. The Town Hall meeting will serve as an open
CASA Kane County invites the community to join Hands Around the Courthouse (HATCH) at noon Thursday, April 9 at the Kane County Courthouse100 S. 3rd Street, Geneva. The annual event is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to protect children from abuse and neglect while raising awareness about its
A little-known chapter of World War II history will take center stage Thursday, March 26 when historian and certified FAA pilot Rebecca Tulloch brings the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) to life during a special presentation by Batavia Depot Museum, a facility of Batavia Park District. Tulloch’s
Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472, will host a free, two-hour, lefse-cooking class from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 1233 Douglas Ave., Montgomery. The public is invited. Viola “Vi” Skogen of Montgomery, a Polar Star member and lefse chef for 67
Ingredients1 pound ground beef1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice1 cup water6 green bell peppers2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 clove of garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon onion powdersalt and pepper to taste1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Directions1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Place the rice and water in
This human life has factions far beyond the norm;;Like where two people meet, a bonding starts to form.And, if that bonding’s meant to be, you’ll often findThat each one will, quite often, read the other’s mind.To one, the other’s comment came out of the blue;So how were thoughts transferred? That
Looking for something fun (and free!) to do over spring break? Head to the Aurora Public Library District for a show that’s guaranteed to blow up your expectations (in the best way possible). Family entertainer Smarty Pants is bringing The Magical World of Balloons to APLD Wednesday, April 1 with
Sweet treats will be raining from the sky at Faith Lutheran Church, 3000 Liberty Street in Aurora, as they again celebrate Easter by dropping candy stuffed plastic eggs from a helicopter, Saturday, April 4, the day before Easter. The event is open to children up to 10 years of age
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in March. 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. •Read with Paws, Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m.. Children can come
