Aurora Lions Club removes 320 pounds of trash from Aurora trail
Aurora Lions Club members and friends pose for a photo June 19 after clearing more than 320 pounds of trash from the Fox Valley Park District Virgil Gilman Trail in Aurora.
Nazareth baseball’s Thome, ranked top 20 in Nation
By Bobby Narang Nazareth Academy senior Landon Thome had unreal expectations to start his high school career. As the son of MLB Hall of Famer Jim Thome, the younger Thome wanted to make his own name. But his father’s ties to the community – playing for the White Sox and
Bark in the Park event July 11
Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley is celebrating its one-year anniversary with “Bark in the Park,” a free community event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Central Bark Aurora-Fox Valley, 4389 Fox Valley Center Dr., Aurora. The celebration will feature activities for dogs and families, local vendors, pet wellness
The sins of Trump; B.S.’s behavior and continued saga
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 21). He has: Attempted to establish a $1.8 billion “slush fund” for the purpose of rewarding the rioters of January 21, 2021 who claimed they were innocent of the charges against them; Welcomed white South African “refugees” while excluding refugees from other
Empire at 250: Can the Principles of 1776 Survive the American Police State?
By John & Nisha Whitehead This is a year of strange anniversaries. Two-hundred and fifty years ago, a band of revolutionaries declared their independence from a king. America’s founders rejected concentrated power. They denounced standing armies. They distrusted government secrecy. They risked their lives to escape a ruler who could
Reader’s Commentary: Democratic socialists: The new alias for communists
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Many in today’s Democratic Party call themselves democratic socialists. They put democratic in front of the word socialist to soften the socialist stigma conjured in the minds of the voters. This doesn’t work with those who understand democratic socialism is a euphemism for Communism. It only
A Focus on History: July 2 through July 8
July 2 Africans on the Cuban schooner Amistad rise up against their captors, kill two crew members, and seize control of the ship, which had been transporting them to a life of slavery on a sugar plantation in Puerto Principe, Cuba. – 1839. U.S. president James A. Garfield, who had
Federal cuts hitting Illinois SNAP recipients and farmers
By Molly A. WallaceMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” severely impacted two of Illinois’ most economically vulnerable groups: The hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans set to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance this year and the small farmers who are losing them as
Illinois’ abortion landscape evolves amid demand
By Nikoel HytrekCapitol News Illinoisnhytrek@capitolnewsillinois.com The overturn of Roe v. Wade four years ago has wrought numerous changes for Illinois’ abortion ecosystem, turning the state into a destination for tens of thousands of people across the United States who need abortion services. Rising costs and a growing number of abortion
Aurora Lions Club has a new president
Aurora Lions Club has a new president when members promoted a leader from within the club, Jay Short, June 17. Short formerly served as first vice president, service co-chair and newsletter editor. Donna Kearney, Lions District 1-J Zone chair, administered the oath of office during a gathering at Aurora Athletic
Aurora Cross Country Track and Field Team Honored
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch (far right in photo) honored Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Track and Field team for capturing multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late May. Saturday, May 23, student-athlete Cecelia Hilby broke a school record, running the 800-meter dash in just 2:11.53, earning
Rep. Kifowit honors senator Holmes’ legacy of service
State representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), a United States Marine Corps veteran, released the following statement regarding assistant Senate majority leader Linda Holmes’ announcement that she will not seek reelection and will retire from the Illinois Senate at the conclusion of her current term in January 2027: “Senator Linda Holmes has
Kane County Health Dept.: Prepare for summer heat
With the arrival of summer, the Kane County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions against extreme heat and to use available cooling resources when temperatures rise. Prolonged exposure to high heat and humidity can lead to serious health risks, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for older
Giannoulias urges Illinoisans to celebrate safely on the Fourth
As Illinois families prepare to celebrate Independence Day, secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias urges residents to leave fireworks to trained professionals and attend organized community displays. Giannoulias joined fire safety officials and medical professionals to highlight the serious injuries and tragedies that occur each year during Fourth of July celebrations.
Reader’s Voice: Writer invites all to watch Trump at G7
June 17, 2026Dear editor; As I sit here typing my next letter to this publication, the voice of Donald Trump continues to play in the background. I wish to thank C-SPAN for its uninterrupted coverage of Trump’s news conference at the end of the meeting of the G7 country leaders.
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley to participate in Aunt Martha’s, Family Health Fair, June 27; Diabetes Club signing up crafters/vendors for Craft Show
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members are looking forward to participating in Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness, Family Health Fair, Saturday, June 27, at their Aurora Health location, 2124 Ogden Avenue, from 9 a.m. to noon. Plan on stopping by our tent, meet some of our
Pets & Patriots 250 to honor veterans
In celebration of America’s milestone 250th Anniversary, FTD Ministry will host Pets & Patriots 250, a landmark community event dedicated to honoring local heroes and raising tangible support for veteran mental health. The free public event will take place Sunday, July 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
The Venue birthday, two outdoor shows
The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora, will celebrate its seventh birthday with two outdoor shows at the end of June. The concerts will be held rain or shine at adjacent Mundy Park Friday, June 26 and Sunday, June 28. Chicago Farmer and The Fieldnotes will start the celebration on Friday
Liberty Tree dedication in St. Charles
The Daughters of the American Revolution invite everyone to a special Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, at the St. Charles Police Department, 1515 W. Main St., St. Charles, Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m.. This patriotic event will feature St. Charles mayor Clint Hull, the Elias