By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The biggest item on Illinois lawmakers’ agenda this spring is still a work in progress with six weeks left in the legislative session. Democrats are entering the home stretch of budget negotiations ahead of their scheduled May 31 adjournment while monitoring better-than-expected revenue growth alongside
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored Marmion Academy’s boys swimming, (top photo) and wrestling teams at the April 14 City Council meeting. The teams captured multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late February. Marmion’s Boys Swimming Team led the charge, with athlete Brayden Capen winning both the
By Dr. Glenn Mollette According to media reports former Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax recently murdered his wife, Cerina. He then took his own life. He was only 47 years old. She was 48. Justin Fairfax had been a rising star in the Democratic party. He served as the Lieutenant Governor
Aurora mayor John Laesch declared that the state of the City of Aurora is “strong and growing” at his first-ever State of the City Address April 16. He added that his administration will be prioritizing fiscal responsibility with a specific focus on sustainable growth and government efficiency. The event, which
April 18, 2026Dear editor; The federal support for public libraries is essential in maintaining an informed public in a democracy, and supportive of our Fourth Estate, the press. In fact, we need to increase money for libraries to keep up with current events and rising costs. May God bless all
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only six weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. It’s time
Illinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton invites Illinois students in grades sixth through 12th to submit an essay in celebration of America’s 250th year. Please choose one of the following prompts for a submission:•The future I want to help build: Imagine the next 250 years.•My community’s story: How has your community
Chris Lauzen, Kane County treasurer, is inviting residents of Kane County to take part in a new effort, “Love Letters to America: Voices from Kane County for America’s 250th Birthday,” as the Nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026. America will celebrate her 250th birthday in 2026. For generations, people
The Annual Veterans Art Fair will take place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quad County Urban League, 1685 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora. The fair will feature veterans showcasing their creativity through various mediums, including portraits, paintings, sketching, and woodworking! The event supports our hometown
The American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 5 will take place at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave in Geneva. Make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use zip code 60134. —American Red Cross
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways. Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a
The City of Aurora government will host its Spring Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 15. Many trucks will line up on Benton Street between River Street and Broadway (IL Route 25) in the heart of downtown Aurora, to serve a diverse array of culinary
The City of Aurora government is set to host two significant clean-up events Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. The City’s Community Engagement Division will be spearheading Aurora’s first-ever city-wide clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon throughout all 10 of the City’s Wards. Each Ward will have one
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: An Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place Saturday, April 25. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Autofill Act. This legislation would create a voluntary tax filing program that allows individuals to use a secure IRS website to download a tax form automatically populated with information the IRS already collects from employers, the Social Security Administration, and financial institutions. The information
What’s your favorite zoo animal? For me and my kids, we love visiting the reptiles. Seeing their prehistoric features feels like a trip back in time! Whatever your favorite, the Aurora Public Library District welcomes you and your family to a zoo-themed storytime event Tuesday, April 28. Our special guest
Join the CASA Kane County Derby Party to support children in foster care, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 106 S. Riverside Avenue, St. Charles. Go bold, go fancy, go fabulous – dust off your most over-the-top Kentucky Derby hat and get
Want to visit the bison at Burlington Prairie Forest Preserve, 13N240 Engel Rd., Sycamore. The gates to the preserve will open at sunrise Friday, May 1. The Forest Preserve District of Kane County made history when it brought six bison back onto Kane County prairie for the first time in
Garfield Farm Museum museum director Jerome Johnson will lead a walk through the museum’s Garfield Harley Pond and Woods, at 9 a.m. Saturday May 2, 2N930 Garfield Road Campton Hills. Impacts of the recent rains and swings in temperature have sped up the warming of the soils and activity in
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