Santa visit in Aurora
Santa greets guests at the Pitney Bowes Co. family holiday party at Prisco Community Center in Aurora December 21.
Montgomery honors former Village president Michelini
Village Board members and staff gathered recently alongside Marilyn Michelini, her family, and close friends for the official naming of Marilyn Michelini Way, honoring Montgomery’s first female Village president and a trailblazing leader who served three consecutive terms from 2000 to 2012. This commemorative street naming recognizes Marilyn Michelini’s lasting
Sophomore album brings perspective for Wheaton musician
Scott Tipping will spend his birthday on stage in the New Year, which will be a big shift from how he spent January 2 a couple of years ago. Tipping, a musician from Wheaton, turned 50 from a hospital room after a severe car accident two days after Christmas 2023,
White Sox fundraiser for Salvation Army
In a fundraiser for the Salvation Army Aurora Corps, Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association will host a bus trip to a summer White Sox game. Tickets are on sale for the Sox vs. world champion LA Dodgers game Sunday, June 14, at 1:10 p.m. in Chicago. Dick Schindel, trip organizer
Red Cross steps to heat homes safely in winter
As temperatures drop in the American Red Cross urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO for the Illinois Red Cross. “But, there are steps people can take to avoid having
Ozzie: Perfect pup, ready for adoption
Ozzie is a male Terrier mix who is five years old. If you are looking for that perfect companion look no further. Ozzie is about 35 pounds and full of love to give. He loves to snuggle up the couch, play with toys, and explore the backyard. Ozzie is very
If Jesus were born today, would he survive the police state?
By John & Nisha Whitehead As familiar as the Christmas story of the baby born in a manger might be, it is also a cautionary tale for our age. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant
A Focus on History: January 1 through January 7
January 1 President Andrew Jackson achieves his goal of entirely paying off the United States’ national debt. It was the only time in U.S. history that the national debt stood at zero, and it precipitated one of the worst financial crises in American history. – 1835 Abraham Lincoln signs the
Aurora NBA alum donates turkeys
Kenny Battle of Naperville, an NBA and West Aurora High basketball alum, sponsored a frozen turkey giveaway Sunday, Dec. 21 afternoon. The first-ever event was held at Fox Valley Park District’s Prisco Community Center in Aurora. Battle was partners with the City of Aurora government, Loaves & Fishes food pantry,
Aurora Lions Club members and friends raise $1,515 for Salvation Army Red Kettle
Dick Schindel of Aurora, left, was among 20 Aurora Lions Club members and friends who helped raise $1,515 for Salvation Army Aurora Corps’ 2025 Red Kettle drive.
Illinois regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power. That’s the conclusion of a new report by three state agencies that foreshadows
Aurora’s first community Steeple Walk
Reverend Brandon Perrine, third from left, senior minister at New England Congregational Church, Aurora, leads hikers December 21 from Wesley United Methodist in a first community “Steeple Walk.”
Aurora named one of the best cities to move to in U.S.
The City of Aurora was named the second-best city in America to move to, according to new data from MRI Software’s Move-In-Magnet Index. By analyzing job opportunities, cost of living, and safety data, the report crowns Aurora second in the country due to the City’s job availability, cost of living,
How parents manage screen time for kids, AI chatbots
By Colleen McClain, Olivia Sidoti, Michelle Faverio, and Suvi LamaPew Research Center Parenting today means making tough choices about technology. Screens can educate and entertain, but managing what kids watch – and how much – can leave parents feeling judged or like they should be doing more. Setting limits can
More to Christmas than Jesus; time for family, reflection
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Christmas is good news. Christ the Savior is born. This declaration is embraced daily by billions around the planet and especially on Christmas day. There is more to Christmas day than the celebration of the birth of Jesus. We utilize the day for family gatherings, gift
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members enjoy the magical sounds of the season at ‘Tinsel and Tunes’; Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy
By Russ George Members and friends of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley gathered at the Bit Theater, 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, in Aurora, Saturday, Dec. 20, to attend Hawks Nest Productions cabaret show, “Tinsel and Tunes”, a sparkling celebration of magical sounds of the season, produced and directed
The whoppers of 2025, Trump leads the pack
By Lori Robertson and Robert FarleyFactCheck.org Since he entered politics, president Donald Trump has been a regular on our end-of-year list of the most egregious and noteworthy falsehoods and distortions. With Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates this year’s whoppers. Trump is
Historic Holbrook Mill in Aurora, many varied uses
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, Seeing as this is Christmas week, I will just focus on one downtown building. This week, we’re down on Benton Street, at the historic Holbrook Mill, at 121 and / or 101 W. Benton Street. The Street that it faces, (W. Benton Street), was originally
Kane County Health Dept. and Sharon Cabrera honored
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) and Sharon Cabrera, KCHD Substance Use Prevention Specialist, were honored by the Kane County Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) at the annual DuPage and Kane County ROSC Awards, which recognize outstanding organizations and individuals dedicated to addressing substance use and mental health challenges across
Recount of author’s time in movie Home Alone
I’ve noticed recently that media and events related to the Christmas movie Home Alone have been appearing because of its 35th Anniversary. For instance, a recent Film Institute reunion in Chi-town of people who’d worked on the film and a mid-country tour and movie screening by Macaulay Culkin. Then a