Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
Musings: •The Sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 22). He has placed his signature on the $100 bill “in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America”; Pardoned six persons who tampered with air pollution equipment in their automobiles in violation of the Clean Air Act; Brought
By John & Nisha Whitehead The spectacle of public executions. Deadly military strikes on foreign countries. Innocent civilian lives lost to war. Aggressive ICE raids. Government officials accused of using their powers to intimidate political opponents. Public office increasingly entangled with private financial interests. Government leaders who glorify violence, spew
October 22 The first parachute jump of note is made by André-Jacques Garnerin from a hydrogen balloon 3,200 feet above Paris. – 1797. In a televised speech of extraordinary gravity, U.S. president John F. Kennedy announces that U.S. spy planes have discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba. These missile sites,
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com When the retrospective analyses of his tenure in office are written, governor JB Pritzker says he hopes his legacy will rest on the same argument he’s making to Illinois voters in seeking a rare third term. “I would like people to remember
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Last summer, Republican Darren Bailey had no plans to make a second run for governor after a 12-point loss to Democratic governor JB Pritzker in 2022. But Bailey said he changed his mind when he saw the Republican field developing slowly and
Yorkville High School’s, James Sapp (9), leaps and tackles Oswego East quarterback, Carter Meindel (17) October 9.
Aurora University’s Lucious Dones (6) rushes against Concordia Chicago’s Kelvin Hayden (11) at Vago Field October 10.
By Dr. Glenn Mollette What keeps you living? Do you enjoy life? Are you happy for the opportunity to be in the world, breathe the air, see the beauty of God’s creation? Do you enjoy family, friends and daily life? What is your reason for living? None of us chose
Naperville Park District’s Park Police invite the community to donate new, unwrapped toys for the 2026 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at six different Naperville Park District locations through Saturday, Dec. 12. “The Naperville community has been incredibly
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has been reviewing the potential removal of dams along the Fox River to increase safety and water quality. The IDNR has concluded a multi-year study about the potential removal of the Fox River Dam in North Aurora. Though the State of Illinois owns
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its October “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose the Club and its mission, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, 2871 E. Main Street (Rt. 64), in St. Charles. Plan
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” pancake breakfast fundraiser from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 24 at East Aurora High School cafeteria, 500 Tomcat Lane in Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free.The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, mini donuts,
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will present its third annual Día de los Muertos concert Thursday, Oct. 29 at at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a two-day Mexican holiday to honor the memory of departed loved ones,
The General Federation of Women’s Club (GFWC) of Aurora will host a Pumpkin Spice Bunco Bash Fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 20 starting at 11:30 a.m. at Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora to benefit the club’s philanthropies and scholarships. Twin sheets, bath towels, wash cloths, and kitchen condiments will
East Aurora High School will host the Forgotten Teens car show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Montgomery VFW, 121 N. River St., Montgomery. Features will include food, raffles, awards, and trunk-or-treat activities. A $10 donation is requested to exhibit a vehicle. Admission is free. Proceeds
The City of Aurora, in partnership with Prisco’s Family Market, 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora, is set to celebrate the store’s 100th anniversary with a special ceremony Friday, Oct. 16 at noon. The event will feature remarks from local officials, a farmer’s market, special grilling menu, and an ongoing 100th anniversary
The Village of North Aurora’s first Boo Bash, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 E State St., North Aurora. There will be trick-or-treating and more than 25 local businesses and organizations, plus pumpkin painting and carving contests. There will
The picturesque Fox River is a familiar part of Aurora with its walking paths, wildlife areas, and looming presence along major roadways. But have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes to keep the river (and ultimately our city) running? The Aurora Public Library District’s upcoming program
Kane County treasurer Chris Lauzen announced good news for the County budget: He is raising the projected interest income for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2027 from about $12 million to about $20 million. The additional $8 million can help cover county expenses with revenue earned from investments rather
