Hispanic Pioneer Breakfast Volunteer of The Year: Jose Jesus Cervantes
Aurora Ward 2 alderman Juany Garza, left, presents the 20th Annual Hispanic Pioneer Breakfast Volunteer of The Year to Jose Jesus Cervantes.
West Aurora goes golden for pediatric cancer awareness
West Aurora High School’s football game vs. South Elgin was golden Friday, Sept. 19. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer Month, students, staff, and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels. The St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation is dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. Gold is the color
Illinois agencies to limit spending in response to Trump
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois agencies must identify spending reductions and create reserves in their budgets to prepare for an economic downturn, according to an executive order issued Tuesday by governor JB Pritzker. Pritzker said the order is designed to combat federal policies by the Trump administration that are
City of Aurora hires three to help with operations
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch has added three key members to the City of Aurora’s staff, naming current director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Michele Clark, as the City’s new interim chief Human Resources officer, Brian Caputo, former City of Aurora chief financial officer, as the City’s director of Fiscal
Aurora leads public education efforts on lead in water
The City of Aurora government’s Water Production Division is leading public education efforts on the City’s Lead Action Level Exceedance Notice, which was issued Monday, July 14, along with the City’s lead service line replacement progress. The notice detailed the discovery of an elevated level of lead in drinking water
Foster on resolution condemning political violence
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: “Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk’s life—just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. “Charlie Kirk was
Fox Valley nonprofit grant deadline Sept. 30
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s Discretionary Grantmaking Program helps fund capital improvement projects at area nonprofits doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in the Fox River Valley. Nonprofits working in arts and humanities, education, health care, and social services in Aurora, Kane County,
Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, a healthy place for diabetics; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose the Club and it’s mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora.
Second City Get Your Howl On!
The Second City, the world’s most influential name in comedy, will return to the Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, with their newest revue, “The Second City 65th Anniversary Show,” for a one-time engagement benefitting Anderson Humane. The event will take place starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
Montgomery River Run Oct. 4
It will soon be time to run the River Saturday, Oct. 4 in Montgomery, The River Run is a great way to get the family out and support the great causes of Montgomery Foundation and CASA of Kendall County. The event will feature a 5K, 10K, and a Kids’ Dash
Restaurants in Aurora, Greek owners, work ethic
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, As I started to write this article, I read that Wyckwood House in downtown Aurora, is closing after seven years. The Asian Fusion restaurant has closed, but may reopen in the near future. Sadly, I wonder how many more of the 30 new restaurants in
Changes for Aurora’s betterment; Kirk’s assassination
Musings: •The sins of Donald J. Trump (chapter 11). He has: Removed three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission in order to gain control of the agency; Weakened the guidelines of the National Environmental Protection Act, ignoring climate change and environmental justice, and slashed public participation; Ordered NASA
Batavia downtown The Showgirl Lantern Walk Oct. 3
Calling all Swifties (and non-Swifties too)! Downtown Batavia is set to sparkle Friday, Oct. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the Showgirl Lantern Walk, a Taylor Swift–themed evening blending music, shopping, and community spirit. Visitors can kick off their evening at Wilson Street Mercantile (222 E Wilson St.)
Recipe of the Week: Chicken Marsala
Ingredients1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried oregano4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves7 tablespoons butter6 tablespoons olive oil2 cups white button mushrooms, sliced1 shallot, diced3/4 cup Marsala wine4 cloves of garlic, minced1/3 cup tablespoons chicken stock1/3 cup half and half Directions1. Place flour,
Poem: Think About It
A situation in which God must interveneTo have it be as you would have it seenIs not so rare in life as you may choose to think, Or not believing that there can be such a link.We muse about our Guardian Angels, like as not,As harmless fantasies, no actual credence
Julia’s Mandolin, Mexican Boxcar Camp Exhibit at APLD
On a summer evening nearly one century ago, the sound of a mandolin floated across the Mexican boxcar camp in West Eola. Played by young Julia Pérez Padilla, the music carried through rows of families who had come from Mexico to work for the railroads in Aurora. Fast forward to
Yorkville Library youth events plentiful in October
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. 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. •Escape Room Adventure This month’s family fun Escape Adventure is ready!
Meet Montgomery ghosts at Cemetery Walk Oct. 1
The Village of Montgomery’s Historic Preservation Commission will host an annual walk at Riverside Cemetery, River and Taylor streets, Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m.. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. Tours will begin every 10 minutes. Attendees should bring flashlights and wear sturdy shoes to navigate
Oswego Cemetery Walk October 2
Experience local history come to life during the annual Oswego Cemetery Walk Thursday, Oct. 2 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.. Participants will be guided through the Oswego Township Cemetery to visit with “ghosts” of early Oswego residents and pioneers. Registration the day of the event is $10, space permitting.
Football: Glenbard West vs. Downers Grove North
By Bobby Narang The Glenbard West and Downers Grove North High School football game was slated to be one to watch on Saturday afternoon. But misfortune hit both programs earlier in the season, although both teams managed to win their first three games. Downers Grove North star senior quarterback, Owen