Aurora First Fridays participants decorate cake postcards
Children make cake postcards at the Aurora Santori Library during First Fridays, March 6.
Illinois Supreme Court weighs challenge to gun restriction
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Supreme Court began weighing arguments Tuesday in a case that challenges the state’s ability to prohibit people with nonviolent felony convictions from possessing a firearm. At issue is whether state laws governing the possession of firearms conflicts with the latest U.S. Supreme Court
Aurora continues work on ethics reform Ordinance
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council voted Tuesday to send an ethics reform Ordinance back to the Rules, Administration, and Procedures (RAP) Committee for further discussion. The proposed Ordinance would amend and add several sections of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora pertaining to the disclosure
City of Aurora Launches myAurora 311 Open Data Portal
The City of Aurora’s Data and Analytics Division, in partnership with the City’s Customer Service Division, has unveiled a new open data portal, designed to provide residents with an in-depth look at myAurora 311 operations, service requests, and call traffic. The myAurora 311 Open Data Portal features multiple dashboards that
Overcoming fear and moving forward in our lives
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Life can have some scary moments. We have all been there or may be there at any given time. Sickness scares us. Dealing with a debilitating illness is scary. Cancer is scary. Heart disease is scary. Dying is scary. We fear having enough food, money, housing
Kane County Election Complaint lines
Kane County voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during the March 17 general primary election should call the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office or the Kane County Sheriff’s Office. The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Anyone who
Kane County Law Day Essay Contest
The 16th Judicial Circuit Office of the Chief Judge announced its second annual Law Day Essay Contest for Spring 2026. The contest is open to all high school sophomores and juniors who attend school in Kane County. Applications are being accepted now through 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 10. The Kane
Fourth Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ March 14
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s March “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Jake’s Bagels & Deli, 220 N. Broadway, in downtown Aurora. Jake’s Bagels
Kane Forest Preserve seasonal positions open
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is hiring seasonal positions in multiple areas of discipline. Join our team and learn how you can make a positive impact on your local environment. Current open positions: The Forest Preserve District of Kane County is an equal opportunity employer. To read the
Fox Valley Park District job fair March 14
The Fox Valley Park District is gearing up for its busy summer season and hiring staff with a job fair Saturday, March 14, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora.Opportunities are available in recreation, camps, aquatics, parks and grounds, Red Oak, Blackberry
Free Food Pantry March 20
Pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs, and more at the free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, March 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. All in need are welcome to visit the First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street.
Blessed Sacrament, Sister Rose, clergy nights, Bishop O’Neill
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I’m going to finish my 2-part series about Blessed Sacrament Parish in North Aurora this week, with a story about Sister Rose Marie Weber. I stated in my previous article, Sr. Rose was born in Aurora, along with five brothers and three sisters. I knew
Bill Foster introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Medical Records Access Fairness Act, March 4, which would require health care providers to give patients access to their medical records at no cost at least once per year. Medical records fees that doctor’s offices charge patients can often be a financial burden. If
Legion Post 84 meeting March 14, days of importance
By Mike Eckburg, commander, Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 will host its March meeting at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at 1677 Montgomery Rd., Suite 106-108, Aurora. As we move into the month of March, we begin to see signs of spring and the
Aurora Navy League dinner meeting March 17
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, March 17, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill St., Montgomery. You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting–the general public
Brass Band Collaborative concert in Aurora March 29
Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St., Aurora, will host a joint concert by two brass bands Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m.. “Brass Band Collaborative,” by Fox Valley Brass Band and the award-winning Illinois Brass Band, will take place in the church sanctuary. The public is invited. Parking
Pancakes and family fun coming to Aurora March 14
The Aurora and Fox Valley community are invited to the all-you-can-eat Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast from 7 a.m. (new start time) to noon Saturday, March 14, Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Dr. (corner Edgelawn & Indian Trail), Aurora. Kiwanis Club of Aurora Pancake chairman Nick Knudtson noted, “I’m
Aurora Women in Business Tea Party networking
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Aurora Regional Economic Alliance warmly invites you to the 2026 Aurora Women in Business Tea Party: Stronger Together – Community, Networking & Collective Power, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, March 22, at Sage Event Space, 1167 Oak St., North Aurora. This
Recipe of the Week: Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Ingredients4 cups baking mix3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded1 1/3 cups water1/2 cup melted butter1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning1 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon onion powder1/8 teaspoon dried parsley Directions1. Preheat oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the baking mix,
Poem: The Wee People
You know the average Leprechaun is small;The average just above your knee is all.In every other aspect though you’d seeThey are like us in their anatomy.There are some differences, like pointed ears,But nothing obvious, so it appears.Their craftiness and penchant to conniveHave been their lot in order to survive;They cannot