East Aurora Athletic Hall of Fame inducts four
Three former athletes and a coach were inducted into East Aurora High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Jan. 16. Inductees were Frank Schuster, Aurora, Class of 1970, baseball pitcher; Tim Young, Colorado Springs, CO, Class of 2015, wrestler; Abraham Kanneh, Milwaukee, Class of 2013, soccer; and Calvin “Cal” Tyson,
West Aurora High Athletic Hall of Fame induction
West Aurora High School’s Athletic Department and Blackhawk Sports Boosters host the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Saturday, Jan. 17. Inductees were Devin Vaughn, 2010 alum, basketball, volleyball and softball athlete; Bob Fowler, 1989-present, football, wrestling and track coach; Joe McWilliams, 2003 alum, tennis athlete; Cathy Hofer,
King of the world, pardoning drug lords, Greenland
Hello, all friends and subjects of the future King of the World, Donald J. Trump. In my opinion, if King Donald has his way and succeeds in gobbling up country after country with some independent states thrown in, we’ll be groveling at the foot of his throne, begging for a
Reader’s Commentary: Minnesota protests, Venezuela and oil
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda It’s amazing some people in Minneapolis have cooperated in blinding themselves to the purposes of ICE agents serving their communities. Ignorance like this only occurs when people don’t bother getting informed about what’s happening in our country with criminal illegal immigrants in our midst. When cluelessness
Nearly 200 pets find new homes through Kane Animal Control
Kane County Animal Control (KCAC) is reflecting with gratitude on a successful 2025 year, made possible by the continued support of adopters, rescue partners, and the community. In 2025, 115 pets found their forever homes through adoption, including 76 cats and 39 dogs, each beginning a new chapter with a
Aurora University museum opens new art exhibit
With artist microtalks and a reception, Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center museum opened “Mapping Territories: The Art of Exile in Pilsen-Chicago,” an exhibit of 59 works by 32 printmakers, January 13. The free exhibit will be at the museum at the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St. in Aurora through May
Tyranny now: No crowns. No coups. Just unchecked power
By John & Nisha Whitehead In January 1776, Thomas Paine published Common Sense, a pamphlet that gave voice to the discontent of a nation struggling to free itself from a tyrannical ruler who believed power flowed from his own will rather than the consent of the governed. Paine’s warning was
A Focus on History: January 22 through January 28
January 22 The U.S. Supreme Court decriminalizes abortion by handing down its decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. Despite opponents’ characterization of the decision, it was not the first time that abortion became a legal procedure in the United States. For most of the country’s first 100 years,
Illinois lawsuit against ‘menacing’ immigration raids
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois and Chicago sued the Donald Trump administration January 12, seeking to severely limit immigration agents’ authority in the state after accusing the feds of unleashing an “organized bombardment” to coerce state and local officials to change their immigration policies. State and city leaders want
Sports journalist, Rick Armstrong, honored at West Aurora
Richard “Rick” Armstrong, center, accepts the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award January 9 at West Aurora High. Left is IHSA executive director Craig Anderson and Jason Buckley, West Aurora athletic director.
Aurora Lions fulfill motto: ‘We Serve’; dish at shelter
Aurora Lions Club members fulfilled their club’s motto, “We Serve,” January 9. Returning for an annual community-service project, 11 Lions prepared and served lunches to about 200 guests at Hesed House homeless shelter in Aurora. Jay Short, Aurora club first vice president and service co-chair, coordinated the feeding event. He
High School basketball: East Aurora vs. West Aurora
West Aurora High School’s Amon Greene (21) dunks over East Aurora’s Jason Moore (14) January 9.
Aurora’s Waubonsie Valley honored for performance in Rome
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, and the City Council, honored an Aurora high school marching band that represented the City on the international stage, performing in Rome, Italy’s New Year’s Day Parade. The Waubonsie Valley High School Marching Warriors embarked on a Rome New Year’s Tour from
League of Women Voters registration event in St. Charles
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) today announced that the organization is partnering with the St. Charles Public Library to host a Voter Registration event in the Huntley Community Room at the library Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.. Certified Deputy Registrars from
Kane County coordinated paratransit program
The longtime Ride in Kane Program has transitioned to a new, countywide Coordinated Ride model, to make it easier for riders to register, schedule trips and access transportation. The enhanced program features one system, one set of rules and the same travel destinations for all eligible residents across Kane County.
Lead service water lines in Aurora
The City of Aurora’s Water Production Division has discovered elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes. Between July 2025 and December 2025, the City of Aurora’s Water Production Division collected 100 samples of water and analyzed them for lead. More than 10% of the samples collected exceeded
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s “Meet & Greet”, January 17, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, in Aurora; Diabetes Club members set dates for two annual fundraisers
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s January “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Jan. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora. Legacy
Community Foundation scholarships
Fox Valley residents in search of support to attend college, graduate school, or trade school, can apply to the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s Scholarship Program for the 2026-2027 school year. The deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 4 p.m.. Apply online at cffrv.org. The Community Foundation’s Scholarship
Aurora to celebrate second annual Restaurant Week
The City of Aurora is gearing up to celebrate its second annual Aurora Restaurant Week, from January 20 through February 3. The event, which will showcase Aurora’s rapidly growing and diverse culinary scene, offers both residents and visitors an opportunity to enjoy exclusive discounts and prix-fixe menus at participating restaurants