Aurora church volunteers assemble 50 free warming kits
An Aurora church wants to warm up the frigid weather. Attendees at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora were invited to take free winter warming kits after worship Sunday, Jan. 19. Volunteers at a Jan. 15 Wednesday Night Gathering, a free biweekly dinner and family activity, formed an assembly line
2025 Legion Family Caravan, awards
The Plano American Legion was host to the 2025 Legion Family Caravan January 11.
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper, wins in 285 class
Aurora University’s Cam’ron Harper, right, reacts after posting a 22-8 victory over Concordia Wisconsin’s Peyton Smith in the 285 class Saturday at Aurora.
High School basketball: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Mooseheart
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Liam Schwartz (22) grabs a rebound over Mooseheart defenders at Aurora Friday, Jan. 17.
College basketball: Aurora University vs. St. Norbert College
Aurora University’s Joevonn McCottry (1) shoots over St. Norbert College’s Garrettt Grzesk (41) at Aurora Saturday, Jan. 18
St. David’s Episcopal in Aurora, artistic treasures
I drive by St. David’s Episcopal often, and I had no idea that it holds significant artistic treasures inside the red double doors facing Randall Road. The mid-century, wood chapel is set back at the northeast corner of Randall Road and Illinois Avenue. There’s no sidewalk or bike lane along
11th Annual Naperville restaurant week through Feb. 3
Sixty restaurants in Naperville will participate in one of the largest restaurant weeks in the Chicagoland region through Monday, Feb. 3. From fast casual to fancy dining, each participating venue in the 11th annual Naperville Restaurant Week will feature either a prix-fixe menu at an appetizing price or daily discounts.
Animal Farm Politics: The Deep State Wins Again
By John & Nisha Whitehead It cost the American taxpayer $24 million to find out what we knew all along: Politics is corrupt. After four years of being subjected to special prosecutor Jack Smith’s dogged investigation into alleged election interference by Donald Trump, the Justice Department has concluded that Trump
A Focus on History: January 23 through January 29
January 23 An earthquake in Shaanxi, China, kills an estimated 830,000 persons. Counting casualties is often imprecise after large-scale disasters, especially prior to the 20th Century, but this disaster is still considered the deadliest of all time. – 1556. Elizabeth Blackwell graduates with the highest grades in her class when
Join Stephanie Kifowit and Professor Erik McDuffie for a Special MLK Day Coffee Chat
State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will welcome historian and author Professor Erik S. McDuffie as a special guest for her weekly series, “Coffee with Kiffy,” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event will take place Monday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m. and will be broadcast live on
Karina’s Bill to remove guns from domestic violence situations
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter Daniela were shot and killed on Fourth of July weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband. Gonzalez had filed for an order of protection from her husband just two weeks before her
Illinois invests to prevent homelessness
By Atmika IyerFor Capitol News Illinoisand Medill Illinois News Bureauatmikaiyer2025@u.northwestern.edu With homelessness increasing in Illinois, a coalition of shelter providers and advocates is calling for a $100 million increase in state funding to prevent homelessness and provide shelter to people without homes. That would come on top of the $290
Voting open for new Illinois flag
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14. Voters can choose from 10 designs for a new flag, the current
Aurora Board and Commission appointees approved
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved many mayoral appointments at the Tuesday, Jan. 14 City Council meeting. The approved appointees are: City government of Aurora documents show the Music, Events, and Entertainment (MEE) Commission was created to support and amplify live performers in the city of Aurora. This
Aurora’s Special Census to begin February 3
The City of Aurora government is set to undergo a Special Census set to begin February 3. This initiative, which serves as a count of the City’s population held outside of the normal Census, is critical to restoring key City funding. Census funds assist the City in providing road maintenance,
Reader’s Voice: Presidents not all the same
January 11, 2025Dear editor; Trump says: I didn’t do anything wrong; It was a perfect phone call; It’s a hoax, witch hunt; Fake news; It’s not Russia; I’m going to build a great wall and have Mexico pay for it; I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and
Guest speaker, Marianne Renner shares lessons learned at Jan. 8 meeting; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Mini Fundraiser’ Jan. 16
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley (DCFV) held their January membership meeting Wednesday, Jan. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. DCFV vice president, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Marianne Renner, a life long Aurora resident, who attended and graduated from Waubonsee Community
Aurora Navy League Jan. 21 dinner
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, Jan. 21, dinner meeting at the private room of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, 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
Scholarships available for high school seniors
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley has scholarships for graduating high school seniors, students in undergrad and graduate programs, students entering a trade program, and nontraditional students who are returning to school. Scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24. Students can