Plano Methodists indoor picnic
Several members and friends of the Plano Methodist Church gather for a worship service and picnic July 12.
Geneva High School football: A look back, and forward
By Bobby Narang Two years ago, Geneva High School finished its season by playing for the biggest prize in football: The State championship. The Geneva Vikings suffered a tough 42-28 defeat to East St. Louis at Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium. One year later, the Vikings were unable to earn
Oswego East’s Battista selected in MLB draft
Oswego East High School‘s Dominic Battista, a 2026 graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round as the 119th pick of the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Battista’s accomplishment was recognized at the July 13 Oswego School District 308 Board of Education meeting.
Illinois Household Food Waste Survey, participants needed
From farm to table to trash can, what happens to food is bigger than leftovers. Producing food uses valuable resources like water and fuel, and when uneaten food ends up in landfills, it contributes to financial losses, social inequity, and environmental harm. Illinois households are invited to be part of
Second City fundraiser for Anderson Humane
The Second City improve group, is returning to Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles, to help raise funds for Anderson Humane at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. Laughing For All The Wrong Reasons, will feature a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs Get your howl on
Open fishing clinics
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County invites the public to enjoy evenings of fishing fun during upcoming Open Fishing Clinics at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Ave., Aurora. The clinics will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 29 and August 12.
Pet of the Week: Aries: Handsome, loves humans, active
Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
Millions of years in the making: Meteors, space sugar, 1984
News flash! Scientists have now discovered what type of meteorite (formerly known as meteorwrong) killed the dinosaurs. Thank the Lord. We’ve been on the edges of our seats for 66 million years for a definitive answer. It’s a bit late for the dinos unfortunately, but knowing dinosaurs, they didn’t give
Fifteen-month human exploitation investigation, six charged
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced that six men have been arrested and charged as the result of a 15-month-long investigation into prostitution occurring at brothels operating in Aurora, West Dundee, Rockford, and South Elgin. On the morning of July 16, multiple law enforcement agencies led by the Kane
Annual Junior Tour de Naperville set for August 8
The Naperville Park District’s annual Junior Tour de Naperville will be held Saturday, Aug. 8 at Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3253 Wolf’s Crossing Road, Naperville. Children ages three to 12 years old have the opportunity to ride their bikes, tricycles or big wheels along the 1.2-mile loop trail within the
Trump claims religion ‘bigger and stronger’ in U.S.. Is it?
By Angela Lin, FactCheck.org President Donald Trump said at a June faith conference that “religion is back in our country, bigger and stronger than it has been in many, many years” and “it’s going up.” The statement is misleading, as multiple surveys show lower religious affiliation and engagement than in
A Focus on History: July 23 through July 29
July 23 In the early-morning hours of July 23, 1967, one of the worst riots in U.S. history breaks out on 12th Street in the heart of Detroit’s predominantly African-American inner city. By the time it was quelled four days later by 7,000 National Guard and U.S. Army troops, 43
Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council 2026 Puerto Rican Heritage Week
The Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council invites the community to celebrate Puerto Rican culture, history and pride during Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week, taking place July 18 through July 26 at locations throughout Aurora. “For more than five decades, Aurora’s Puerto Rican community has come together to preserve our traditions,
Pritzker signs new laws: Birth control, AI, play-based learning
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed 31 new laws on Friday as he continues evaluating measures passed in the spring session, including bills banning certain ingredients from cosmetics and correcting the State’s property tax laws. Access to birth control Senate Bill 3341 allows minors to receive birth
OLI Patriotic Garden, grow to help others
Our Legacy Initiative (OLI) has launched The OLI Patriotic Garden, a movement inspired by the Victory Gardens of World War I and World War II. During the war efforts, American families came together to grow their own fruits and vegetables to help ensure the nation had plenty of fresh food
Aurora Fireworks finally get off the ground
Attendees in Aurora enjoyed the delayed Fourth of July fireworks show, July 10, at RiverEdge Park.
Illinois House to investigate Rep. Ammons following indictment
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com An Illinois House committee will investigate actions by Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, following her indictment on 10 federal charges this week. A group of 11 House Republicans filed a petition on Friday to create a special investigating committee, a sparingly used process laid out in
Aurora City Council Approves New, Comprehensive Ethics Ordinance Enacting $1,500 Cap on Campaign Donations from Businesses with City Contracts
The Aurora City Council has approved a new, comprehensive ethics Ordinance that creates a $1,500 cap on campaign donations from businesses or entities that are doing business with the City. The Ordinance builds off Aurora’s 2019 Ordinance, enhancing ethics safeguards around local elected officials. Key reforms from the Ordinance include
Reflecting on U.S. 250th, losses at Lake Geneva
I am reflecting in the events of the week. On one hand, we celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and on the other our community mourns the loss of three young children. Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones affected by the tragic boating accident on Geneva Lake in Lake