Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association donates to Salvation Army Aurora Corps
Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association recently donated $425 to the Salvation Army Aurora Corps.
Authoritarian: Martial law disguised as law and order
By John & Nisha Whitehead “A standing military force, with an overgrown Executive will not long be safe companions to liberty.”—James Madison We are being frog-marched into tyranny at the end of a loaded gun. Or rather, hundreds of thousands of loaded guns. Let’s not mince words: President Donald Trump’s
A Focus on History: May 15 through May 21
May 15 U.S. president John Adams orders the federal government to pack up and leave Philadelphia and establish the Nation’s new capital in Washington, D.C.. – 1800. The Seven Years War, a global conflict known in America as the French and Indian War, officially begins when England declares war on
State revenue projections improve, economic uncertainty
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility. That’s good news for state lawmakers who are in the final weeks of crafting the fiscal year 2026 budget set to take effect July 1. But
Push for minimum nurse staffing in hospitals
By Grace FriedmanMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being. Lawmakers are considering the Hospital Worker Staff and Safety bill, which would establish mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and increase support for
Fox Valley Festival Chorus France preview concert
Fox Valley Festival Chorus is headed to France. The 45-member chorus with a brass quintet performed “A France Preview Concert” Sunday, May 4 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora. Approximately 45 members of the Aurora-based chorus and the brass will perform a concert tour of France June 19-28. Sunday’s
Aurora University graduation 2025
A 2025 Aurora University graduate poses for a photo outside Eckhart Hall Saturday, May 3, after spring commencement ceremonies.
Kane County Educator of the Year: Gemma Gurney
The 49th Annual Kane County Educator of the Year banquet in St. Charles, May 2, had 700 guests in attendance to celebrate the exceptional contributions of educational professionals across Kane County. The 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year was Gemma Gurney, a high school teacher in Central Unit School
Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin thankful to live his dream
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, the outgoing 59th mayor, says goodbye Tuesday, May 6, at his last Aurora Committee of the Whole meeting as mayor, after sharing the achievements of his administration. “To my beloved city of Aurora, I came, I saw, we conquered.” Irvin served on
Kiwanis to help Stamp Out Hunger Saturday, May 10
The Saturday before Mother’s Day is an important date for food pantries in America. That Saturday is the national date for the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive. This year’s date is May 10. In the Illinois/Eastern Iowa district, a service club, the Kiwanis Club of
Reader’s Voice: Trump administration fighting colleges, our future
April 29, 2025Dear editor; Under the guise of a conveniently focused concern for antisemitism on our nation’s college campuses, the Donald Trump administration is attempting to impose its own political views and distorted realities on what has been for centuries the bastion of free thinking and independent research, our academic
Reader’s Voice: Black history is American history
May 1, 2025Dear editor; The Executive Order titled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” was signed March 27, targeting the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) for promoting an alleged “improper ideology.” This order threatens not only the ability of institutions to engage with the
Aurora Luxies’ trouble in 1990s, bounce back strong
By Ricky Rieckert(Part 8) As we begin this week with Aurora’s social clubs, let us take a moment to remember our fallen heroes of our Armed Service clubs and those who have passed from the many social, nationality, and service clubs from this great City of Aurora, as Memorial Day
Diabetes Club’s third annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, June 20; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members to meet May 14
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold their May membership meeting Wednesday, May 14, 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
Batavia Farmers’ Market 30th year, May 17
The Saturday Morning Batavia Farmers’ Market will return May 17, for its 30th outdoor season. It will occur every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through October 25 on North River Street. With approximately 60 vendors each week, the Saturday Market offers an expansive selection of locally grown produce, farm-raised
Batavia Lions Club 43rd annual plant sale
The Batavia Lions Club will hold their most colorful fundraiser of the year Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. This year marks the 43rd annual plant day for the service organization. Locally grown hanging baskets will be available for $30 each and would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
Paint the Riverside in St. Charles May 10
The streets of downtown St. Charles will come alive with color and community spirit at the annual Paint the Riverside event Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the intersection of Walnut and Riverside Avenues. This event is sponsored by the St. Charles Arts Council. This free public
Aurora Memorial Day Parade May 26
The City of Aurora’s annual Memorial Day Parade will step-off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, in downtown Aurora! The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton Street and River Street;March east on Benton Street to Broadway (Rt. 25);March north on Broadway (Rt. 25) to Downer Place;March west on
Illinois Fallen Wall to honor post-9/11 fallen heroes at Oswego
In partnership with Oswego Honors Veterans, the Village of Oswego is honored to host the Illinois Fallen Wall, a powerful tribute honoring the memory of Illinois military service members who were killed in action since September 11, 2001. The wall will be on public display in the Village Hall lobby
Poem: Opportunity
Try knocking on the door of Opportunity;She’s almost always in—as nice as nice can be.She can be disconcerting, seems to never blink,But she expects the same from you—to make you think.Then, often, when she speaks, it’s hard to hear her though;And that’s when she’ll be saying what you need to