‘It’s not about winning’, iconic Aurora track coach Walters
“It’s not about winning” declared Wilbert Walters, Aurora Sundowners Track Club founder and former head coach. Walters, 97, and two others – Troy Davis, current Sundowners head coach; and Maureen McKane, author of a new Walters biography – were guest speakers at a February 25 reading and book signing at
Bowlers roll, raffle, in Aurora Lions’ fundraiser
Pizza, prizes and raffles highlighted Aurora Lions Club’s second annual bowling fundraiser Sunday afternoon, March 1. “Rolling for a Cause” was held at Parkside Lanes in Aurora. In addition to three games of bowling, features were a pizza buffet, six raffle gift baskets and two door-prize gift baskets. Sixty-four bowlers
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your barf bags
Did many of you dear readers have the opportunity to enjoy the rambling, fact-less, two-hour long drivel-fest polluting our airwaves, purported to be a State of the Union Address by our chief executive February 24? It was interesting the way he pulled fantasy numbers and facts right out of the
EA Paws Program now active in all D131 schools
Since its launch in 2023, East Aurora School District 131’s Paws program has grown into a powerful district wide initiative focused on supporting the whole child. Through a strong and ongoing partnership with Healing Hearts, EA Paws began as a vision to bring certified comfort dogs into schools to enhance
Pritzker, Epstein connection false
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker denied a since-recanted comment by former president Bill Clinton that Clinton thought the pair may have traveled together on a plane owned by convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. His denial was in response to a 90-second video clip of Clinton’s closed-door deposition
The Art of the Steal and the privatization of the presidency
By John & Nisha Whitehead In his State of the Union address, president Donald Trump declared that America is entering a “Golden Age.” Golden for whom? For a president who lives lavishly in a taxpayer-funded mansion, jets around to weekend golf getaways at taxpayer expense, and dismisses concerns about “affordability”
A Focus on History: March 5 through March 11
March 5 A mob of American colonists gather at the Customs House in Boston and begin taunting the British soldiers guarding the building. The protesters, who called themselves Patriots, were protesting the occupation of their city by British troops. The colonists threw snowballs and other objects at the British and
Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion
By Nikoel HytrekCapitol News Illinoisnhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com Surrounded by states with abortion restrictions, Illinois has become a destination for patients from across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Illinois abortion providers took care of 23% of the approximately 155,000 Americans who traveled out of state
Illinois bills to regulate pricing based on personal data
By Jenna SchweikertCapitol News Illinoisjschweikert@capitolnewsillinois.com As top legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data. Algorithmic pricing is a price-setting practice where companies use everything from mouse movements to website searches and messages to set unique, individualized prices using
High School basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Kennedy of Chicago
Aurora Central Catholic High School players celebrate their home 78-19 victory over Kennedy of Chicago in the Class 3A Aurora Central regional final February 20.
City of Aurora Names New Chief Human Resources Officer, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Director of Property Standards
On Tuesday night, the Aurora City Council approved the appointments of Michele Clark to serve as the City’s chief Human Resources officer, Theodore Van De Sampel to serve as the City’s Emergency Management coordinator, and Josue Alcaraz to serve as the City’s director of Property Standards. All three employees had previously been serving in interim roles until their
Popular Aurora Greenfest returning May 2
The Aurora Greenfest is back and better than ever. We are planning a wonderful festival celebrating everything about the environment and how to take care of our planet. Save the date, Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 18 W. Benton Street, Aurora, in the beautiful and
Aurora Lions Club exam helps woman detect eye cancer
An Aurora Lions Club eye exam helped an Aurora woman detect eye cancer. Last summer Fox Valley Park District recreation supervisor Laureen Baumgartner was working at Blackberry Farm, a children’s farm and living history museum in Aurora. Events included adult eye and hearing exams in a mobile unit provided by
Reader’s Voice: Left-wingers unhinged, causing problems
February 23, 2026Dear editor; All ICE is trying to do is fix a problem caused by left-wingers and Democrats. The problem: The invasion of our country by illegal immigrants, many of whom are heinous criminals. Some might consider allowing that invasion to be almost traitorous. You would think the anti-ICE
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley and Legacy Nutrition & Fitness to co-host second annual health expo; Diabetes Club members to hold three fundraisers in 2026
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held its February 21, “Meet and Greet”, at Panera Bread, 1330 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora. A shout out of thanks to the staff, at Panera Bread, for allowing our club to distribute information about diabetes, prediabetes, and healthy eating. Members
Health series: Colon Cancer March 11
The Fort Hill Wellness Series continues into 2026 with its next topic, “Colon Cancer Options and Care” Wednesday, March 11 at 1 p.m. at Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Naperville. Dr. Jared Emolo, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, will lead an hour-long
East Aurora African American Program
East Aurora School District 131 will celebrate Black History Month with an evening of reflection, inspiration, and community at 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Feb. 26, at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane Aurora. Enter at door No. 8. It will be an evening of reflection, inspiration, and
Many building changes of St. Mary’s in Aurora
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, This week I’m writing about St. Mary’s Parish, on the northwest corner of Downer Place and Root Street in Aurora. In the winter of 1848, Mr. I. E. Labrie, an influential citizen, went to Bourbonnais, to explain to the Parish Priest there, the needs of
Obituary: Judy Kay Albright (LaVoy), age 69, Aurora, Illinois
Judy Kay Albright (LaVoy), age 69, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and love for her family. Judy was born on August 24, 1956, in Aurora, Illinois, and spent much of her growing up years in the