By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com With early in-person and mail-in voting now underway in Illinois, state and local election officials insisted Friday that the state’s voting system is being run fairly and accurately. Sangamon County clerk Don Gray and Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich told a Springfield
By Lori Robertson, Robert Farley, and D’Angelo GoreFactCheck.org In banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, the Donald Trump administration has argued that the move is similar to actions taken by presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But the ban goes beyond what those presidents did. In
West Aurora High School celebrated Homecoming week filled with school spirit, tradition and celebration Sept. 21-25. The theme was “Written in the Stars.” Students showed their creativity and Blackhawk pride throughout the week with Spirit Week activities, Food Fest, Paint Night, pep assembly and the annual Homecoming Parade. The after-school
After 39 years of serving five United Methodist churches, Reverend Steve Good concluded his pastoral ministry Sunday, Sept. 27. Rev. Good preached on “Precious Memories” at a 9 a.m. combined worship at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist in Oswego where he has served for 10 years. A reception
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life becomes more difficult if we give up. Impossible may be a better way to describe quitting. Once we quit then how can we expect to go forward or be successful? We can’t because the runner wins by staying in the race. Only one person wins
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley, recently toured HorsePower Therapeutic Riding, located at Honey Bridge Ranch, 6N917 IL Rt. 25, in St. Charles. Diabetes Club member, Barb O’Neil, executive director, president and lead instructor, for HorsePower T/R, invited club members to view/inspect the recently completed
The Rotary Club of Batavia invites the community to put its knowledge to the test while supporting a global cause at its fifth Annual Trivia Night to End Polio Saturday, Oct. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Enticing Cuisine, 1117 N. Washington Ave., Batavia. The evening combines friendly
Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville, will hold its fall rummage and bake sale Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Donations of clean, usable items in good condition will be accepted at the church Sunday, Oct. 18 from noon to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct.
Aurora Regional Fire Museum will celebrate annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The public is invited. Registration is not required. Children and adults alike will be able to participate in touch-a-truck with vehicles ranging from police,
Help is needed to make this fall’s Aurora Citywide Cleanup Day a success! Gather friends, family, or neighbors and join in keeping our community clean and beautiful. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for this community-wide event. The start of the
The courthouse lawn in downtown Geneva, 100 S. 3rd St., will be filled with wagging tails, curious faces, and the cheerful buzz of community Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1 p.m.. In a tradition that spans two decades, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites everyone and their pets to join
In keeping with transparency, Kane County clerk John Cunningham reported that he was informed by his director of elections, Raymond Esquivel, that an issue arose regarding duplicate ballots being printed and mailed to a small group of voters. Due to processing issues when printing the ballot, the ballot printer was
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027 outlining a spending plan that supports vital County services in a fiscally responsible manner. “Each year, I try to strike the right balance between our fiscal responsibilities and our social responsibilities to maintain safe, welcoming communities
As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, young residents aged 15-24 can now receive microgrants to design and implement projects that improve their community and support the City of Aurora’s sustainability goals. Aurora is one of only 300 cities worldwide participating in this program. Areas of sustainability
Kane County Board chairman Corinne Pierog delivered her second State of the County address, joined by County staff and officials who highlighted the work being done across Kane County to serve residents, manage taxpayer dollars, protect natural resources, prepare for emergencies and support economic growth. The address brought together elected
In accordance with the Illinois Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (50 ILCS 727/1-10), Kane County State’s attorney Jamie L. Mosser today announced her office’s determination that the January 21, 2026, Aurora police officer-involved fatal shooting of 27-year-old Temesgen Welendreyas, of Aurora, was justified as self-defense and the defense of
From putting together a top-notch résumé to preparing for an interview and finding the right opportunity, applying for a job these days involves lots of steps. Wherever you are in the process, the Aurora Public Library District has resources to ensure that your next step is one in the right
Unveiling a new venue, Fox Valley Brass Band will hold its inaugural debut concert at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.. “Gar, Ahoy!” is the theme. Sounds and stories of the sea will be featured in a musical voyage filled with beauty,
A spooky trolley will travel down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights at Castlemuir, 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, Saturday, Oct. 10, Saturday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will take place at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:30
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Lego Meet up, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m., or, 5 p.m..
