Kiwanis Club of Aurora Fox River trail clean-up
Kiwanis Club of Aurora Fox River trail clean-up members receive an appreciation certificate September 15, from Ivan Chambers, Community Outreach Coordinator, Fox Valley Park District.
Holmstad Bazaar fundraiser, books and puzzles
Books and puzzles filled a room at the Holmstad Bazaar fundraiser September 19, at Covenant Living at the Holmstad in Batavia.
High School football: Aurora Central Catholic vs. Walther Christian Academy
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Kyle Stanislow, left, runs against Walther Christian Academy’s Frank Fagiano (1) September 18.
Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 raises funds at 46th annual Scandinavian
A record $2,728 was raised by Montgomery-based Sons of Norway Polar Star Chapter 5-472 at the 46th annual Scandinavian Day September 13 at Vasa Park in South Elgin.
High school boys soccer: Riverside-Brookdale, Glenbard South
By Bobby Narang Riverside-Brookfield High School senior defender Max Kaplan is making the most of his final season playing soccer. Kaplan, a three-year varsity tennis player, said he’s enjoying leading the team this season after starting his career with an injury as a freshman, working hard to earn a spot
Select high school football schedule Sept. 25, results Sept. 18-19
Friday, Sept. 25CCL GreenNazareth at St. Francis, 7:30St. Rita at Montini, 7:30CCL PurpleBenet at Marmion, 7:30CCL WhiteIC Catholic at St. Laurence, 7:30Joliet Catholic at DePaul, 7Chicagoland ChristianAurora Christian at Christ the King, 7Chicago Christian at St. Edward, 7:30Wheaton Academy at Hope Academy, 7DuKaneGeneva at Batavia, 7Glenbard North at Lake Park,
Pet of the Week: Josefina: Tough start, loves humans, dogs
Josefina is a female Husky/Labrador Retriever mix who is four years old. Josefina, or Josie, was found in very poor condition with no fur on her back end, very skinny, and infested with hundreds of fleas. Josie has recovered nicely and she is a sweet girl who loves humans and
Pritzker establishes AI cabinet amid calls for regulation
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker is setting up a new group within State government to explore more regulations for artificial intelligence as calls grow across the country for new restrictions. Pritzker signed an executive order September 22 to establish an AI Cabinet made up of experts and
Bolshevik revolution, speaking Russian, socialist government
Oh, me! Oh, my! What do I spy? Contributor to The Voice, Bela Suhayda, apparently still hasn’t read the definitions of “communism” and “socialism” yet. He still wallows in capitalist propaganda. There’s a saying in Illinois (courtesy of former president Barack Obama): “You can put lipstick on a pig, it’s
The Constitution can’t protect you if you don’t protect it
By John & Nisha Whitehead What’s the point in celebrating the Constitution one day a year if we permit the government to violate it the other 364? September 17 marked the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, a document designed not merely to establish a government, but to
A Focus on History: September 24 through September 30
September 24 The prophet Muhammad completes his Hegira, or flight, from Mecca to Medina to escape persecution. In Medina, Muhammad set about building the followers of his religion, Islam, into an organized community and Arabian power. The Hegira later would mark the beginning (year 1) of the Muslim calendar. –
CASA Dancing with the Local Stars
CASA Kane County invites the community to an evening of entertainment, inspiration, and impact at the inaugural Dancing with the Local Stars, Wednesday, Oct, 7, at the historic Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main Street, in St. Charles. Inspired by the popular television dance competition, the event will bring together some
Oswego Fire and Police open house
The Oswego Police Department and the Oswego Fire Protection District are inviting the public to their annual Public Safety Open House. It will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oswego Public Safety Campus, 3355-3511 Woolley Road, Oswego. The annual Open House event is
League of Women Voters of Central Kane County Candidate Forums for Contested Kane County Races, IL Senate Districts 33 & 42, and IL State Representative Districts 49, 65, and 83
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County has announced plans for two upcoming candidate forums, which will include candidates in contested races for the upcoming November 3 General Election. The forums will give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their positions on issues affecting
Illinois sues to block plan to restrict green cards to Medicaid users
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com The state of Illinois and city of Chicago, along with a coalition of other states and cities controlled by Democrats, are suing the Trump administration to block a new federal rule that would give immigration officials broader authority to deny green cards to those who
SCOTUS blocks limit to mail-in voting
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order September 14 blocking the Donald Trump administration from implementing new rules that would have allowed the Postal Service to block certain people from casting mail-in ballots in the upcoming midterm elections. In a 7-2 ruling, the justices let
Aurora remembers 9/11
A giant flag is suspended from two Aurora Fire Department truck September 11 at the city memorial ceremony honoring civilians and first responders who died in Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
High school football: West Aurora vs. Bartlett
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) and Amar Franklin (29) celebrate the first of Riley’s four touchdowns against visiting Bartlett September 11.
Auroran celebrates 103rd birthday
Lettie Baker blows out the candles on her birthday cake to celebrate 103 years, surround by friends, family, and staff members at The Pearl of Orchard Valley, and Aurora government representatives recently.