“Paint the Street” is a public art project the St. Charles Arts Council (SCAC) fosters each Spring to engage the residents in art, community, and the beautification of the city of St. Charles. This past Mother’s Day weekend, the SCAC finished its fifth consecutive year of “Paint the Street”. Each
Congratulations to Noemi Hernandez, a first grade Dual Language teacher at Washington Elementary School, who was named Educator of the Year at the 50th annual Kane County Educator of the Year awards banquet May 1. Noemi has taught in U-46 for more than 25 years, yet her relationship with the
“Albert Zari believed in the power of education,” said Patricia B. Stewart, trustee of the Albert M. Zari Foundation. “While he only had an eighth-grade education himself, Mr. Zari became a successful businessman, and his wish was to provide scholarships to local students to give them an opportunity to further
Open Roads ABATE members and United City of Yorkville mayor, John Purcel, center, pose with a signed proclamation for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Inspire Scholarships, recognizing four outstanding Batavia High School seniors for their ambition, leadership, and future career goals. Now in its sixth year, the Inspire Scholarship program reflects the diverse strengths of the Chamber’s membership, supporting students
What is the newest craze at Senior Centers? Why it’s chair volleyball! For many years, working with teenagers at camps and retreat experiences, one of my favorite group team development games was something I laughingly called, “Butt Volleyball” because everyone played while seated on their butts! It was fantastic fun,
Kiwanis Club of Aurora members and others pose for a photo while helping with the National Association of Letter Carrier’s national “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive at the Aurora Post Office, May 9.
Plano Methodist Church members pray outside the Plano Depot for National Day of Prayer.
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce and many representatives from varying groups prepare to cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the 2026 Class of Batavia Boardwalk Shops Friday, May 8.
Joliet resident, Michelle Wendling, won April’s portion of the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s photo contest with this picture of Virginia bluebells at O’Hara Woods Preserve in Romeoville.
Brutus is a male Boxer who is five to six years old. Brutus is a deeply-affectionate, people-loving boy who thrives on closeness with his humans. He loves cuddling, being petted, and will happily sleep next to his humans at night. Wherever you go, Brutus is likely to follow, often carrying
Many attendees enjoyed Aurora Greenfest during the bright day May 2.
Independent senior living isn’t just bingo and routine — it’s joy, connection, and moments that remind us that age is truly just a number. April 22, Plum Landing Retirement Community hosted its 3rd Annual Senior Prom, transforming its monthly Happy Hour into a tropical-themed celebration filled with color, music, and
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch, honored congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and congressman Bill Foster (D-IL-11) at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting, for bringing nearly $1.1 million in federal funds to the City of Aurora. The funding, totaling $1,092,000, was part of the “Lead-Free Water Project” and will be
The City of Aurora government is launching a public naming contest for four baby falcons who hatched while under the wings of their mother on the side of City Hall. In early April, a falcon named Vixen began nesting in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of
Libraries have long been centers of learning and connection, and now they are also spaces where families can explore what it means to be healthy! As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how the Aurora Public Library District can nurture not only children’s
The 16th Judicial Circuit, in partnership with the Kane County Bar Foundation (KCBF) and Kane County Bar Association (KCBA), marked Law Day with celebrations across the county, honoring the 2026 theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” Codified by president Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1961, Law Day (held
Batavia mayor, Jeffery Schielke, shares some of his experiences in government at the local and regional level with the Kiwanis Club of Aurora April 28 at Prisco Community Center.
Geneva’s inaugural Art Explosion featured 60 artists at 45 locations in downtown along Third and State streets.
Recently, Donald Trump, the man who would be king, floated a proposal which would increase the Pentagon’s budget by 50%. The Department of Defense’s slice of the overall budget is already the largest slice, and Congress does not seem to think that it is not enough and keeps on shoveling
