Fun and games: The United State’s 250th birthday
Happy 250th birthday to us! For me, it would have been more joyous if it didn’t happen during Donald Trump’s reign. Imagine how big and spectacular it would have been under any other president. Big promises from Trump. He spends 86 million on his Great American State Fair with no
Fox Valley Folklore Society free concert August 2
The Fox Valley Folklore Society will host a free concert presentation led by award-winning songwriter, storyteller, and cultural leader Chris Vallillo Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tobias Music, 5013 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. In this program, Chris Vallillo performs a wide range of material, starting
Free Tax Problem Solving Day July 29
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. (PSLS), will offer a free Tax Problem Solving Day Wednesday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to PSLS’ west suburban office at 31W001 E. North Ave., Suite 200, West Chicago. During the event, community members can apply for PSLS services, get help preparing past taxes, including
Lords Park Summer Concert July 13
The Summer Concert will features The Outset Trio and will include music by composer Mark O’Connor, whose works combine bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical. The free concert: will be from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. The Outset Trio has been
A Focus on History: July 9 through July 15
July 9 Two trains collide outside of Nashville, Tenn. and kill 101 and injure more than 100. Despite the high death toll, the story was mainly ignored by the national press most likely because the vast majority of the casualties were African Americans. – 1918. July 10 A powerful explosion
The unfinished revolution: When rights become privileges
By John & Nisha Whitehead What exactly did Americans celebrate this Fourth of July? Two-hundred and fifty years after the Declaration of Independence proclaimed that all people possess inalienable rights, we now live under a government that increasingly behaves as though rights belong to the government to distribute, restrict and
World Cup game viewing in Aurora: Mexico vs. England and U.S. vs. Belgium
The City of Aurora and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway in downtown Aurora, will have for two more free World Cup Viewing Parties Sunday, July 5 and Monday, July 6! Watch the action live on the big screens, bring your friends, blankets, and bag chairs, and get ready for two
Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for third straight year
By Tara SunMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com With the growing season well underway in Illinois, farmers once again are struggling to turn an abundant harvest into survival. In 2025, family farm bankruptcies surged 46% Nationwide — reaching 315 filings and marking the third consecutive year of increases. The Midwest recorded 121
Geneva Swedish Days 2026
Barb Johnson of Yorkville, left, beats a drum as members of Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 march in Swedish Days parade in downtown Geneva June 28.
Oswego Grand Old Flag exhibit to celebrate U.S. 250th
Oswego’s Little White School Museum workers, Bob Stekl, left, and Stephanie Just, unravel a rare 1840s-vintage 28-star “Great Star” pattern flag which will be on display Friday, July 3, at the museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego.
Pritzker signs bills on rental bills, environmental standards
By Ben Szalinski & Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed more than 60 bills since June 26, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended. Rental transparency House Bill 3564 bans so-called “junk fees” charged by
Remembering the Korean War; enjoying our freedoms
By Stephanie Kifowit,Illinois State representative June 25 marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Often called the “Forgotten War,” it is anything but forgotten by those who served, their families, and those of us who remain grateful for their sacrifice. We owe an enduring debt of
DuPage Foundation awards $1.3 Million
DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce it recently awarded more than $1.3 million to DuPage County nonprofit organizations as part of its Spring Community Impact grant program. Grants were awarded to 71 organizations in the health and human services sector—supporting mental health services, housing programs, food insecurity, healthcare and recreation
16th Annual Race to End Homelessness
The 16th Annual Race to End Homelessness is back! This three-hour karting enduro is your opportunity to gather your race team of 4-6 drivers in support of DuPagePads’ mission to end homelessness. This year’s race includes up to 15 teams racing for the most-completed laps and highest fundraising total Saturday,
Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet & Greet’, July 11, at Aurora Farmers Market, in downtown Aurora; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet July 8
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Meeting will be held in the East Banquet Room. Dinner is optional on members’ own from the menu at 5:30
Aurora Independence Day Extravaganza
The City of Aurora government is set to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Show, featuring the 6050s Band, and Fourth of July Parade. The City’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration will take place Friday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m..
Ring in the Fourth at Tanner House Museum
The Aurora Historical Society will hold its 59th annual Independence Day celebration on the grounds of its Tanner House Museum, corner of Oak Avenue and Cedar Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 4. This is a free, family-oriented event. As the Nation celebrates its 250th birthday, the
Naperville fourth fireworks
The annual Naperville Community Fireworks Show, will take place at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.. Before the fireworks show, the Naperville Municipal Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. under the Wagner Pavilion at 95th Street Community Plaza, next to 95th Street Library.
Cereal box tops needed for food pantry
Bethany of Fox Valley United Methodist Church, 2200 Ridge Ave, Aurora, congregants are filling a bin with 99 boxes of cereal.The drive is a memorial to benefit a local food pantry said Lead Pastor Rev. Sang Hun Han “We will remember Joyce Bahe again this year with a cereal collection