May 7 Martinique’s Mount Pele, near the city of Saint Pierre, begins the deadliest volcanic eruption of the 20th Century. The city of Saint Pierre was buried within minutes and virtually everyone died instantly. – 1902. Two die, 20 are injured in “Bloody Tuesday” when strikebreakers attempt to run San
The Aurora Historical Society’s William Tanner House Museum will open for the season this Sunday, May 3. Hours are 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The house will be open those same hours on Sundays through the end of September. The Tanner House, at the northwest corner of Oak Avenue and
By Maggie Dougherty The Illinois Accountability Commission has spent the last six months reviewing incidents of alleged misconduct by federal immigration agents in Chicago amid Operation Midway Blitz. What it has found, commission officials said, is evidence of three major policy directives that permitted and encouraged agent misconduct, stemming from
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com A “millionaire tax” proposal floated in the Illinois House failed to gain enough traction in Springfield this week, making it increasingly unlikely that voters will be asked to approve the measure in November. House speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, confirmed to reporters on Wednesday night
Alley Art Festival will celebrate its 16th and final year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The free arts festival will bring nearly 100 local artists to downtown Aurora. May 1 is the last day for artists to apply. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on
Spring has blossomed on the prairie land at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory with one of the laboratory’s most cherished traditions: The arrival of the first newborn American bison calf. The first cinnamon-colored baby bison was born and is healthy, and the calf is staying close to its mother as it
By Glenn Mollette We should never put off till tomorrow what we can do today. The biggest problem with this is that we can’t do everything today. Life has to be spaced out and we have to hope and pray that we will have the opportunity to do some or
The City of Aurora government, in partnership with the Mayor’s Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board and Aurora GreenLights, an affiliate of The Conservation Foundation, will celebrate the return of Aurora GreenFest Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. The free, family-friendly event, which is returning following a one-year hiatus,
The City of Aurora’s Public Art Division is excited to unveil a new exhibit Friday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., that challenges artists of all ages to transform discarded materials into compelling works of art. “Re-Imagined: The Art of Sustainability” highlights the intersection of creativity and environmental
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only five weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. We’ve put
CASA Kane County and the Kane County Circle of Care invites parents, families, educators, service providers, and community members to attend a free, one-day conference focused on helping families thrive through early intervention and prevention. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 1 at
The Plano Methodist Church will host two National Day of Prayer Walks Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.. The morning walkers will visit the police and fire departments, city hall, and other near-by businesses. The evening walkers will walk around the neighborhood and pray over homes, the park,
Hesed House in Aurora, the second-largest homeless shelter in Illinois, will host its Derby Party fundraiser Saturday, May 2 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at White Eagle Golf Club, 3400 Club Dr., Naperville. The event will have derby inspired drinks and food. Attendees must be 21 or older. Derby
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways.Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a free
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced a resolution in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) role in the promotion of nuclear security. The resolution reasserts the agency’s position as an essential partner in ensuring international nuclear safety, and it encourages the United States to play an active role to
The City of Aurora government has been named a winner of two national awards in the 15th Annual Granicus Digital Government Awards, earning recognition in the category of Total Government Experience. Communications manager Jon Zaghloul also received the Changemaker award. The awards honor government organizations that are leading the way
The Village of Montgomery government will once again offer its Volunteer of the Year Awards Program in 2026, aimed at recognizing and celebrating the exceptional contributions of local volunteers to the community. Volunteers are the lifeblood of any thriving community, selflessly dedicating their time, skills, and energy to making a
The Aurora Public Library District is inviting readers of all ages to rediscover the joy of comics during Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide celebration of storytelling, creativity, and imagination. Saturday, May 2, all APLD locations will offer free comic books for visitors to take home and enjoy! Whether you’re
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in May. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
DeKalb Community Safety and Health Day, will take place Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Temple Building, 402 Fairview Drive, DeKalb. The Community Safety and Health Day is an event to answer any police safety, fire safety, and health questions. The masons will provide
