October 10, 2024Dear editor; As the election draws closer, we cannot ignore the growing impact of climate change on our communities. Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, along with dozens of wildfires this past summer, they’re all clear warning signs of a very real climate crisis. This issue deserves more
Peak Fall colors are emerging in Aurora. According to the Illinois Office of Tourism, Northern Illinois’ most vibrant foliage emerges during the second week of October.
The City of Naperville government is a partner with Groot Industries to expand the City’s composting program by adding two residential drop-off locations at the CNG Station at 1720 Jefferson Avenue and the City-owned parking lot at 91st Street and Wolf’s Crossing Road. Starting Monday, Oct. 7, each location will
The City of Aurora will be host to a Free Fall Electronics Recycling Drive-Thru from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Route 59 Metra Train Station, 1090 N. Route 59. All items are free to recycle, including televisions, but registration is required at www.aurora-il.org/electronics2024. Due to the
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Friends of the Fox River are excited to announce a special event called, “It’s Our Fox River Day,” taking place Saturday, Sept. 21, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve, 1644 S. River Street, Batavia. “It’s Our Fox River
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
A boy practices recycling under guidance of Aurora Lions Club co-president, Randy Brown, kneeling, at downtown Aurora Farmer’s Market Saturday, July 27.
Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 color guard shows flags for the Legion concert band’s season finale performance Sunday, July 21 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Aurora.
A new record. That was set by State representative Stephanie Kifowit’s 12th annual community recycle and shred day Saturday, July 13. Kifowit said, “We saw a record turnout, with residents from all over the area coming together to responsibly recycle and securely shred their documents. This year we served nearly
Elmhurst will be host to the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27 at the Public Works Facility, 985 S Riverside Drive, Elmhurst. Acceptable electronic items include: Computers, printers, scanners, VCR and DVD players, video game consoles, cable and converter boxes, satellite receivers, keyboards, mice, holiday string lights,
Illinois State representative Stephanie Kifowit is proud to announce her office’s highly-anticipated 2024 Recycle & Shred Day Event, taking place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13 at 1677 Montgomery Road, Aurora. “A clean and sustainable environment is essential for the well-being of our community,” said Kifowit. “Our annual
More than 70 exhibitors and vendors were part of the annual Aurora Greenfest at the Prisco Center Saturday, June 8 in Aurora.
Electronics, clothing and shoes, cooking oil, and florescent tube lights will be accepted from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8 at 820 W. Liberty Drive, Wheaton Public Works Storage Lot. Acceptable items: Clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, towels and other household textiles in any condition. No heavily soiled items. Shoes
For many years I’ve been concerned about plastics in our environment. Recently, I read about a study that tested for micro plastics in human blood. It found that 57% of the 257 patients tested had micro plastics in the lining of their blood vessels. It noted that there seems to
To assist in the prevention of identity theft, the Oswego Police Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (OCPAAA) is a partner with the Rotary Club of Oswego to offer a free shredding service to the community. The shred event is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at the Oswego Public Works Facility,
The Village of North Aurora is a partner with Kane County Recycles to present an electronic recycling event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 1 at the North Aurora Police Department parking lot, 200 South Lincolnway, North Aurora. Attendees can safely recycle electronics, clothing and shoes, home textiles, and
Reverend Tammy Scott, standing center, supervises a seed planting workshop at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora May 2.
Cutting-edge particle physics research is always in season at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, but spring is a most special time of the year as Fermilab’s baby bison are born. Today, two bison calves were born, marking the start of calving season at Fermilab. Cleo Garcia, a member of the Grounds
New England Congregational Church in Aurora celebrated Earth Day Sunday, April 21, with a presentation by two congregants who are environmental experts. Titled “Creating Environmental Justice in our World,” the speech after morning worship was by Mavis Bates, Kane County 4th District board member and owner of Mavis Bates Strategic
As signs of Spring appear in the woodlands and in the parks, the Naperville Park District reminds park visitors to be aware of the needs of birds and other wildlife that are nesting or raising their young. Spring is nesting time for geese, who become protective of their mates and
