College women’s basketball: Aurora University vs. Marian University
Aurora University guard Jennifer Heinberg (2) drives past Marian University’s Brianna Guelig (20) Saturday, Jan. 31.
Montgomery winners of Employee Awards Program
The Village of Montgomery proudly announced the recipients of its inaugural Employee Awards Program, a new peer-nominated initiative recognizing outstanding employees whose work reflects the Village’s strategic priorities and core values. The awards program includes three honors—Impact Award, Innovation Award, and Core Values Champion Award—each aligned with the Village’s commitment
History of Fermilab on tap at Oswego’s Little White School Museum
Oswego’s Little White School Museum will host a special presentation, “The History of Fermilab,” starting at noon at the museum Saturday, Feb. 7. The museum is at 72 Polk Street, just two blocks from Oswego’s historic downtown business district. Batavia’s Fermilab is the United States’ premier high-energy particle physics laboratory.
Goodbye, Catherine O’Hara, author’s account of actress
If you’ve been reading my blather here for any length of time, you’ve probably perused my Home Alone stories ad nauseam, along with other columns highlighting my memorable experiences as an indispensable part of feature films known as an “extra” or “atmosphere” or “background”. As those names imply, it’s a
Reader’s Commentary: Author lived through communism, describes the evils
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda News flash for the Charles “The Sponge” Coddington! I lived the history of which I speak “Spongy.” And because I lived it, I know it because it affected real lives. My family lived Communism. We felt it through the relatives who were murdered and who were
Judge, jury, executioner: The government decides who lives
By John & Nisha Whitehead What does it say about a political movement that demands absolute reverence for life in the womb yet shrugs when the government kills, cages, or brutalizes the living? What does it say about a government—and a political movement—that claims to value the unborn, but once
A Focus on History: February 5 through February 11
February 5 President Bill Clinton signs the Family and Medical Leave Act. The law requires most employers of 50 or more workers to grant up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for a family for medical emergency. – 1993. In what turns out to be a bad business decision, Circuit
Meet top health and wellness professionals in Aurora February 4
The West Suburban Health and Wellness Expo will take place Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 4400 McCoy Drive, Aurora (SE entrance to Fox Valley Mail, just North of the Great Escape, 59 and 34). You will receive a passport and as you visit with our
Illinois Democratic U.S. Senate primary heats up
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois’ once-sleepy Democratic primary for retiring senator Dick Durbin’s seat heated up January 27 as the three leading contenders used their first live debate to cast themselves as the strongest bulwark against president Donald Trump and his administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. The hourlong debate,
Illinois sees worst flu season in recent years
By Olivia ArditoMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Flu cases are increasing rapidly in Illinois as the state sees its worst flu season in more than 15 years. At least 100 people have died from the flu this season in Illinois, with 77 of those deaths occurring this month alone, according to
League of Women Voters Kane County candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County (lwvckcil.com) has announced plans for two upcoming candidate forums, which will feature candidates in contested races who are on the ballot for the upcoming Tuesday, March 17 Illinois General Primary Election. The first forum will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Aurora City Council views summary about gas main leak
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council viewed a summary about a gas main that was damaged Wednesday, Jan. 21 near Rush-Copley Hospital at the Tuesday, Jan. 27 City Council meeting. Interim Fire Chief Kevin Nickel explained a construction company was installing a new sign and hit a five-inch supply
Winter safety, avoiding butt burning, past snow days
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Much of America is enjoying a large dose of winter this week, which I call butt burning weather. Let me explain. When I was around four or five years old I drank too much soda pop before I went to bed. It was a cold January
Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex
State representative Stephanie Kifowit announced that the City of Naperville has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant to support major improvements at the Nike Sports Complex, a key recreational asset serving families, athletes, and residents throughout the community. The funding is part of a
Reader’s Voice: Words from Lincoln: ‘Our Better Angels’
January 27, 2026Dear editor; Have we had enough hostility and chaos from all sides? It was Abraham Lincoln who counselled, “We’re just about as happy as we decide to be.” What’s true with people is also true with nations. Our political and media leaders at all levels should be cautioned
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet Feb. 11; ‘Meet & Greet’, February 21
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their February membership meeting Wednesday, Feb. 11, 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 warming center needs donations
Congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church, 14 N. May St. in Aurora are collecting donations for the Aurora warming center. Wesley lead pastor Rev. Tammy Scott, said, “There are many ways we can support the work of the warming center being hosted by Becoming Oswego Church at Aurora Financial Empowerment
Free youth vision exams in Aurora
Youth six months to 16 years can get free vision screenings Saturday, Feb. 21, in Aurora. Aurora Lions Club continues monthly eye exams from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Santori Aurora Public Library, 101 S. River St. in Aurora. No appointments needed. Walk-ins are welcome. Parking is free. Aurora
Senior Friendly Visiting & Phone Calls
Friendly Visiting & Phone Calls through Senior Services Associates helps match volunteers with seniors 60 and older, who no longer drive, an opportunity socialize. Most often seniors are not aware of the program that has so much to offer. Both participants and volunteers are needed. If you are interested in
Hope – Heifer Project at Plano Methodist
The Sunday School children at the Plano Methodist Church are excited about their current mission project and need help. They are collecting donations for a “Joy to the World” Basket from Heifer International. With a goal of $1,500, donations will be accepted through February 15. Donations help provide animals, training,