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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Attendees in Aurora enjoyed the delayed Fourth of July fireworks show, July 10, at RiverEdge Park.
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
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
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
July 12, 2026Dear editor; Iran has shown it could destabilize the industrial world’s economy at will by closing the Strait of Hormuz, despite the bluster of president Donald Trump and secretary of war Pete Hegseth. Regardless of the lives lost and the billions of dollars spent, Iran’s leaders feel they
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guests in attendance were Lucy Reinhart and CoCo Orlowski, who marched with members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s
Aurora’s Our Savior Lutheran Church will hold a free block party Saturday, July 25. The family friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Featured will be a hot dog-lunch, entertainment, children’s games and giveaways to the first 100 attendees.
The Kane County Fair is marking 157 years. The fair will return to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles from July 15–19, featuring carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, live music, and grandstand events. For more information visit kanecountyfair.com. —Kane County government
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
The free Plano Food Pantry will offer a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring a food pantry card, if you have one. If
The Village of North Aurora is going to the dogs (and cats and all the pets) with Dog Days of Summer Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street. There will be a pet parade, fun contests, an adoption event, and
The DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb. More volunteers are sought to be on the DeKalb County Local Emergency Committee. —Frank Beierlotzer
