By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois is set to become the first Midwestern state to allow terminally ill adults to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians when the law goes into effect late this week. But a federal judge is weighing whether to block the End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is reporting the first two human cases of West Nile virus in Kane County for the 2026 mosquito season. Both individuals are Aurora residents and developed the more serious, neuroinvasive form of West Nile virus requiring hospitalization. “These cases are a reminder that West
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s September membership meeting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 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 p.m., and
Aurora Lions Club will offer adults free vision and hearing exams Tuesday, Sept. 8 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VNA Health Care parking lot, 400 N. Highland Ave., Aurora. Registration is not required. Trained Aurora Lions volunteers will conduct exams in a mobile screening unit provided by the
In response to the recent confirmed measles case in Kane County, the Kane County Health Department is offering free measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines at no cost through Friday, Sept. 4, to eligible Kane County residents who are not adequately protected against measles. You may be eligible if you:
Kane County Animal Control has been notified that a bat found Aug. 16, in the backyard of a home in unincorporated St. Charles has tested positive for rabies. The positive result was confirmed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This is the first rabid bat reported in Kane County
We haven’t heard much about the Canadian wildfires sending smoke our way recently. That story has kind of headed to the back burner. But we Americans should not overlook how the Canadian smoke pollution pushed our own homemade air pollution out of our skies. Admittedly, we can’t blame the fires
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s August “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Aurora Farmers Market, “Dog Days”, from 8 a.m. to noon, 65 S. Water Street, in downtown
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is reporting a confirmed case of measles in a Kane County resident. The individual was unvaccinated against measles and is no longer infectious as of August 25. KCHD has identified the following locations and dates where individuals may have been exposed to measles: •Kaneland
By Ben Szalinski & Associated PressCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Department of Public Health is not adopting new federal child vaccine guidelines and will continue following recommendations by a leading pediatric medical group. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday that calls for giving the measles, mumps and
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley participated in Aurora’s Fifth Ward National Night Out (NNO), Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Salvation Army facility, 550 Redwood Drive, in Aurora. Members handed out information on prediabetes, diabetes, healthy eating, and our new diabetic recipes booklet. Children enjoyed picking through
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, 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 p.m., and
Chester “Chet” Romans is a medical minstrel. On Wednesday mornings, the 78-year-old Oswego man gives two-hour guitar concerts in a waiting area at Rush Copley Cancer Center in Aurora, entertaining cancer patients, caregivers, and family members. “I think it’s an important adjunct to what the Care Center does medically,” Romans
Aurora’s Dunham Foundation has awarded a $15,000 grant to the Aurora Lions Club Foundation. Susan Koepke, Lions’ children’s vision program co-chair, said the grant supports the Lions’ exam program. She explained, “This grant will support bilingual English-Spanish educational materials for parents and caregivers, along with a centralized website for vision
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) is encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to their pediatrician about lead testing at 12 and 24 months of age to help identify lead exposure as early as possible. Early detection is key to protecting children during critical stages of development and connecting families
The 15th annual Veggie Fest will offer free admission and free parking from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 8-9, at Danada South Park at Navistar Circle, Lisle. One of North America’s largest vegetarian food and wellness festivals, Veggie Fest is gearing up for another incredible weekend of food, fun,
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley is signing up crafters, vendors and food trucks for our first annual “Craft & Vendor Fair”, Saturday, Sept. 12, at Rosary High School Gymnasium, 901 N. Edgelawn Drive, in Aurora, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Why not join the 50
Association for Individual Development (AID) announced that its 24/7 Living Room crisis respite program in Aurora has officially closed after losing State funding due to a technical funding glitch, ending a service that has helped more than 1,200 individuals experiencing mental health crises since opening in January 2024. The closure
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold it’s July “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, July 11, at the Aurora Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. to noon, 65 S. Water Street, in downtown Aurora. Plan
Aurora Lions Club will offer free youth vision exams for children ages six months to 16 years old, from 10 a.m. to 2 pm. Saturday, July 11 at Family Focus’ back-to-school fair at 1444 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora. The public is invited. Registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome. Trained
