I am reflecting in the events of the week. On one hand, we celebrated America’s 250th anniversary and on the other our community mourns the loss of three young children. Our hearts remain with the families and loved ones affected by the tragic boating accident on Geneva Lake in Lake
July 12, 2026Dear editor; Iran has shown it could destabilize the industrial world’s economy at will by closing the Strait of Hormuz, despite the bluster of president Donald Trump and secretary of war Pete Hegseth. Regardless of the lives lost and the billions of dollars spent, Iran’s leaders feel they
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting July 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Guests in attendance were Lucy Reinhart and CoCo Orlowski, who marched with members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley in Aurora’s
Aurora’s Our Savior Lutheran Church will hold a free block party Saturday, July 25. The family friendly event will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 420 W. Downer Place, Aurora. Featured will be a hot dog-lunch, entertainment, children’s games and giveaways to the first 100 attendees.
The Kane County Fair is marking 157 years. The fair will return to the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles from July 15–19, featuring carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, live music, and grandstand events. For more information visit kanecountyfair.com. —Kane County government
The City of Aurora government and RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora, are teaming up for free a World Cup Championship viewing party Sunday, July 19. Gates will open at noon and kickoff will be at 2 p.m.. Bring friends, blankets, and chairs to watch the action live on the
The free Plano Food Pantry will offer a box of canned goods, fresh fruit, and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, eggs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17 at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. Bring a food pantry card, if you have one. If
The Village of North Aurora is going to the dogs (and cats and all the pets) with Dog Days of Summer Saturday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at North Aurora Riverfront Park, 25 East State Street. There will be a pet parade, fun contests, an adoption event, and
The DeKalb County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, at 1826 Barber Greene Road, DeKalb. More volunteers are sought to be on the DeKalb County Local Emergency Committee. —Frank Beierlotzer
The City of Aurora government’s Water Production Division has discovered elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some homes. Between January 2026 and June 2026, 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
The City of Aurora’s Fire Department and Animal Care and Control Division partnered on a rescue operation the morning of July 8, saving a fawn from drowning in the Fox River. At approximately 9:30 a.m., City staff on the Downer Place Bridge in downtown Aurora noticed a young fawn appear
United Methodist Church of Geneva, 211 Hamilton St., will host a voting rights town hall Thursday, July 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Community partners of American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois will offer non-partisan educational information on voting rights, election security and legal issues. Part of a Good
Oswego Police Department issued 82 seat belt citations during the recent Fourth of July Drive Click It or Ticket safety campaign. In addition, police issued 11 distracted driving citations, made four arrests, and issued four other traffic violation citations.Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this Statewide effort to encourage
If your child struggles with reading, they’re not alone. Dyslexia affects about 15% (or 1.24 billion) of people worldwide, and experts estimate that many struggling readers go undiagnosed. The good news? Early intervention can make a huge difference in helping children build confidence and strengthen their reading skills. To help
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. 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. •Library Boat Race, Saturday, July 18, 11 a.m..Starting July 1, pick
Everyone is invited to Christmas in July, Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, 1750 E. Main Street, Suite 160, St. Charles. The fun, family event will have Christmas cookie walk, arts and crafts, raffles, and vacationing Santa will stop by. We will be collecting items for our current
City of Lights Theatre and Cabaret will stage “Annie” July 23-Aug. 2. The Aurora community troupe’s second musical will perform July 23-25, 30-31 and August 1 at 7 p.m. and July 26 and August 2 at 2 p.m. at Aurora University’s Perry Theater, 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. Tickets are
Ingredients4 cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon kosher salt1 pound ground beef3 tablespoons grated onion3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon ground coriander1 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes Directions1. Mash the
As human, we may never grasp the strength of God;To fully grasp an understanding of how broadHis powers are, perhaps to even recognizeAt least a pittance where we’re standing in His eyes.Another thing, why are we shaped the way we are?To see what we would do with intellect? How far,In
Recently, I wrote a column about honors given to local supporters of veterans through the Scouting America Three Fires Council Annual Tribute to Heroes. That opportunity led me to learn more about a great program that is making a substantial impact in the lives of veterans in our local area.
