Women in law enforcement: Aurora cops offer reflections
By Al Benson “We’re here to stay,” Lorena Hernandez said March 10. The Aurora Police Department lieutenant led a trio of female Aurora police officers who explored “Women in Law Enforcement” at APD headquarters. Celebrating Women’s History Month, the presentation highlighted the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora March membership
War over in Iran, gaslights burning bright in White House
According to Donald Trump, the man who would be king, the war with Iran is technically over and we won. So he’s sending over 2,500 Marines, maybe 5,000, to just get into formation and break the Guinness World Record for most humans in line doing the Bunny Hop. At any
King Trump: War games, war crimes, a wrecking ball
By John & Nisha Whitehead Dysfunction, decadence, depravity and a death cult: that, in a nutshell, sums up the mindset now at the heart of the Donald Trump administration. Troubling reports have surfaced that apocalyptic Christian rhetoric is being used to justify the Trump administration’s attacks on Iran as part
A Focus on History: March 19 through March 25
March 19 At the beginning of the Great Depression, Nevada’s mines were in decline, and its economy was in shambles. In an attempt to lift the state out of the hard times, the Nevada state legislature votes to legalize gambling. – 1931. Underdog Texas Western College defeats Kentucky, 72-65, in
Aurora “Find Your Luck” Event For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
The City of Aurora government is partnering with the Aurora Downtown District to host a free, action-packed weekend of St. Patrick’s Day shenanigans. “Find Your Luck In Downtown Aurora,” which will take place March 14 and 15, will feature 15 downtown businesses in an event that is expected to deliver significant Irish cheer. From festive
Illinois waterway protections under threat from Trump administration
By Gabriel Matias CastilhoMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com As the Donald Trump administration moves to slash federal protections for waterways and wetlands, Illinois Democratic lawmakers and environmental advocates are racing to finally pass a measure that would enact state safeguards. The Wetlands Protection Act was discussed in both chambers of the
Free museum programs for 50th District
State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is offering constituents of the 50th District three museum programs allowing them to receive four tickets to explore up to 16 museums in the state of Illinois, as well as the Paramount Theater in Aurora. “Many museums are not accessible to the general public because
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