College football schedules and results
Saturday, Sept. 20Illinois at Indiana, 6:30 p.m., NBCNorthern Illinois at Mississippi State, 3:15 p.m., SEC NetPurdue at Notre Dame, 2:30 p.m., NBCBenedictine at Aurora University, 1 p.m.Carthage College at North Central College, 1 p.m.Western Illinois at Eastern Washington, 6 p.m., ESPN+North Alabama at Illinois State, noon, ESPN+Wheaton College at Augustana
Going golden for pediatric cancer awareness at EA
East Aurora High’s football game vs. Streamwood turned golden Friday. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer month, students, staff and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels, a St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. In a pre-game ceremony, family members of Abigail “Abi”
High School football: Oswego vs. Bolingbrook
Oswego High School’s Teddy Manikas (1) returns a punt and carries the ball 98 yards for a touchdown against Bolingbrook Friday, Sept. 12.
High School football: Yorkville vs Minooka
Yorkville High School defensive players leap and block a Minooka extra point Friday, Sept. 12.
Richard Clark to be awarded Donna Dallesasse Award
Editor’s note: The location of the award center has changed to Water Street Studio, 160 S. Water Street, Batavia. The change has been made below in the story. The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2025 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Richard Clark, founder and director
Congressman Bill Foster statement on voting against NDAA
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement after voting against the House Republican version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY26. “In Congress, the NDAA has historically been a bipartisan process focused on strengthening our national security and supporting service members and their families. I’m disappointed that
Anderson Humane Walk4Animals & 5K Run Sept. 28
Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. To help raise funds, the animal shelter will be host to The Walk4Animals & 5K Run at 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at Batavia Riverwalk, 100 N. Island Avenue, Batavia. Join the
Paper shredding Sept. 27, at the Montgomery Police Dept.
Earthmover Credit Union, the Village of Montgomery, and State Representative Matt Hanson are partnering to offer the community and members a free paper shredding opportunity Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave. on the Village’s west side. The drive-thru event
How tyranny becomes entrenched: Endless power grabs
By John & Nisha Whitehead They said it was for safety. They said it was for order. They said it was for the good of the nation. They always say it’s for something good… until it isn’t. Nearly one quarter-century after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we are still living with
A Focus on History: September 18 through September 24
September 18 George Washington lays the cornerstone to the United States Capitol building, the home of the legislative branch of American government. The building took nearly 70 years to complete, because architects came and went, the British set fire to it, and it was called into use during the Civil
Geneva memorial blood drive Sept. 18
United Methodist Church of Geneva will host a memorial blood drive Thursday, Sept. 18, from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Conducted by Versiti Blood Center’s mobile unit, the drive will take place in Fellowship Hall at the Church, 211 Hamilton Street, Geneva. The public is invited. Parking is free. Linda Tamlyn, drive
Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon Arrest, Firearm and Loaded Drum Magazines Recovered From Aurora Police Traffic Stop
September 9, 2025 at approximately 5:43 p.m., Aurora Police Special Operations Group investigators conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Silverado in the 0–100 block of South West Street after observing the driver commit a non-moving violation. During the stop, officers observed a loaded drum-style magazine in plain view on
Aurora Navy League September 16 Dinner Meeting
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting–the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge. The
Aurora Fiestas Patrias Parade 2025
Festive dancers perform during the Fiestas Patrias parade Sunday, Sept. 7 in downtown Aurora.
Illinois among blue states to keep public health dollars
By Anna Claire Vollersstateline.orgavollers@stateline.org After the Donald Trump administration slashed billions in state and local public health funding from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year, the eventual impact on states split sharply along political lines. Democratic-led states that sued to block the cuts, including Illinois,
High School football: Oswego vs. Geneva
Oswego High School quarterback, Drew Kleinhans, throws under pressure from a Geneva defender Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: West Aurora vs. Glenbard East
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) runs upfield against Glenbard East defenders Friday, Sept. 5.
High School football: Yorkville vs Joliet West
Yorkville High School’s Gavin Geegan (34) gains yards against Joliet West Friday, Sept. 5. Host Yorkville won, 27-13.
Aurora city council expresses budget concerns over new hire
By Jason Crane After a lengthy discussion, the Aurora City Council approved, by a vote of 7 – 5 a Resolution to appoint Michele Niermann as assistant corporation counsel III to assist the City’s corporation counsel Yordana Wysocki. Niermann was approved to be hired to help part time with employment