Northern Illinois Pottery Tour will celebrate its sixth year June 6-7. The free, self-guided tour will take place at artist residences in six towns, including Forest Park, Elmhurst, Naperville, West Chicago, Sandwich, and Leland. Elmhurst is the latest to join the tour. “It’s a treasured event that pottery admirers and
Illinois lieutenant governor Juliana Stratton invites Illinois students in grades sixth through 12th to submit an essay in celebration of America’s 250th year. Please choose one of the following prompts for a submission:•The future I want to help build: Imagine the next 250 years.•My community’s story: How has your community
Chris Lauzen, Kane County treasurer, is inviting residents of Kane County to take part in a new effort, “Love Letters to America: Voices from Kane County for America’s 250th Birthday,” as the Nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026. America will celebrate her 250th birthday in 2026. For generations, people
The Oswego Police Department issued 184 citations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign for the following violations: •140 distracted driving violations •31 seat belt violations •7 speeding violations •4 other traffic violations •2 driver’s license violations “Distracted driving remains a serious problem and one moment of inattention can
Open Roads ABATE members and United City of Yorkville mayor, John Purcel, center, pose with a signed proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Inspire Scholarships, recognizing four outstanding Batavia High School seniors for their ambition, leadership, and future career goals. Now in its sixth year, the Inspire Scholarship program reflects the diverse strengths of the Chamber’s membership, supporting students
May 14 One year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition leaves St. Louis, Mo., on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. – 1804. In Tel Aviv, Jewish Agency chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaims
What is the newest craze at Senior Centers? Why it’s chair volleyball! For many years, working with teenagers at camps and retreat experiences, one of my favorite group team development games was something I laughingly called, “Butt Volleyball” because everyone played while seated on their butts! It was fantastic fun,
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and others pose for a photo while helping with the National Association of Letter Carrier’s national “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive at the Aurora Post Office, May 9.
Plano Methodist Church members pray outside the Plano Depot for National Day of Prayer.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and many representatives from varying groups prepare to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops Friday, May 8.
Joliet resident, Michelle Wendling, won April’s portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s photo contest with this picture of Virginia bluebells at O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
By Bobby Narang Wheaton Warrenville South High School girls soccer coach Guy Callipari is enjoying another banner season. The WWS Tigers have one of the top teams in the State, including leading the DeKane Conference for most of the season. The Tigers (12-1-4, 3-0-2) have not lost a conference game
Scientel Solutions will present the ninth Annual ‘Putting for Veterans’ Golf Outing, Monday, June 1 at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Drive, Naperville. All proceeds will directly impact local area veteran organizations, including Aurora Veterans Advisory Council, Fox Valley Marines Corp., and Naperville Responds for Veterans. For more information
Brutus is a male Boxer who is five to six years old. Brutus is a deeply-affectionate, people-loving boy who thrives on closeness with his humans. He loves cuddling, being petted, and will happily sleep next to his humans at night. Wherever you go, Brutus is likely to follow, often carrying
By John & Nisha Whitehead Call it what it is: A heist. The corruption, cronyism, and self-dealing that now define the American government—under Donald Trump in particular—amount to a slow-motion stick-up carried out in broad daylight. But here’s the trick: It’s a heist hidden behind spectacle. The Trump administration is
I hope all mothers out there had a very nice Mother’s Day. Also, that anyone who has, or had, an earthling mother made him or her feel special. I wrote “him” because in some species (such as clownfish or banana slugs) the father is also the mother, which may not
The City of Aurora government will host the Special Census Job Fair from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Aurora Public Library District, Santori Branch, 101 S. River Street, Aurora. Aurora’s Special Census Initiative has returned, as the City pursues a count of its population held
Many attendees enjoyed Aurora Greenfest during the bright day May 2.
