By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the State’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction. Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026
Fourth of July parade grand marshal, Hugo Saltijeral, center, waves to the crowd in downtown Aurora, July 4.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved an ordinance amending Sec. 2-277(c) of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the qualifications of the department heads of the City, at the Tuesday, July 8, City Council meeting. Ward 2 alderwoman, Juany Garza, and Ward 10 alderwoman, Shweta Baid, voted against
Family Focus, an Aurora nonprofit, will hold a back-to-school fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the agency’s office, 1444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 200, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. There will be free backpacks filled with school supplies and eye
Miss Fannie’s yard sale, the 19th annual fundraiser to benefit Aurora’s Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter, will take place Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 418 Oak Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and street parking are free. Sale items include donated
A Summer Concert “Welcome to our Rodeo,” will be held on in the Park fundraiser will be held by 100 Girls Like Us, Inc., an Aurora nonprofit Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Greene Field Park, 774 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission
June 29, 2025Dear editor; There isn’t a lot Americans agree on. However, up until very recently, there was a broad consensus, among representatives from the socialist left to the neoconservative right, that the United States’ effort to halt the spread of fascism in World War II was laudable. Of course,
By Russ George Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, and can impact both the mother and baby. It’s characterized by high blood sugar levels that may not cause noticeable symptoms initially. While typically resolving after delivery, it can increase the risk of complications for both
Aurora nonprofit Simply Destinee is inviting the community to the family-friendly Caféton con Ron, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora. The event will blends café culture with reggaeton beats for a unique daytime party where guests can enjoy fresh
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Fishing Program will have instructors to teach participants basic angling skills including casting, knot tying, and fish identification, while demonstrating ethical angling practices for evenings of fishing fun at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, 1680 Fifth Avenue, in Aurora. Participants
To quote an old 1920s song, “The rich get richer and the poor get poorer…ain’t we got fun?” The majority of Republicans in Congress could have used this as their warcry when they passed Trump’s tax bill, celebrated by none other than the felon on July 4, which will result
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, I hope everyone enjoyed the Fourth of July weekend, which is traditionally a time spent with family and friends, often including cookouts, parades, and fireworks. As we start the final part of North Avenue in Aurora’s history, I hope you have enjoyed the memories so
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican reconciliation bill: “I voted no on Republicans’ budget bill. I watched in disgust as Republicans cheered for the largest cut to health care and food assistance in American history. “This bill will rip health care away from
Fox Valley Orchestra continues its “Summer Pops” series with “John Williams: The GOAT (Greatest of All Time),” a concert of movie music at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 20 at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium 1347 Prairie Street, Aurora. Stephen Squires returns to direct the orchestra in “Raiders March,” “Jurassic Park,” “Harry
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Why build uranium enrichment facilities 300 feet below a mountain? Why not build above ground where excavation of millions of tons of granite isn’t required? This question occurred to the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency). They asked the Iranians if they could get a “look-see” what
Ingredients1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons ketchup6 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon Aleppo red pepper flakes1 tablespoon kosher salt1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved4 long metal skewers
Too many people of today read historyThe way or ways that they’d prefer to have it read.Take Thomas Jefferson, for instance, all they seeIs …he owned slaves, and made no move to have them freed,When others, like George Washington, were freeing theirs.But that mind-set is neither accurate nor fair;And here
The Aurora Public Library District is a place full of possibilities—whether you’re diving into a new book, attending a program, or exploring a new skill. But tucked within its walls is one space where imagination and innovation come to life in a hands-on way: the Makerspace. As we prepare to
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. •Artful Beginnings (preschool), Monday, July 21, 10:30 a.m.. Check out this
By Bobby Narang As the defending Class 4A State champions, the Benet Academy High School boys basketball team experienced a different, but welcome feeling in June. The Benet Redwings, fresh off a thrilling 55-54 victory over Warren in the 4A final for the program’s first State championship in March, played
