By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed 266 laws on Friday, moving closer to finalizing his part in approving — or rejecting — over 430 laws sent to him by lawmakers this spring. The new laws include measures to make public defenders more independent, tighten safety regulations at
Aurora mayor John Laesch got an earful from constituents August 16 morning. For 90 minutes, residents of Wards 4, 5, and 6 shared questions, concerns and an occasional compliment at the fourth of his four community listening and action town halls. The event was held at Prisco Community Center in
Incidents of human trafficking are rising in Kane County, a law enforcement official said August 12. Greg Spayth, investigator for Kane County State’s Attorney Office human exploitation unit, discussed sex and labor trafficking in Kane. He was guest speaker at the Citizen Police Academy Alumni of Aurora monthly membership meeting
The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is proud to co-sponsor Immigration and Due Process: Panel Discussion, an informative educational program that will take place from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at the Gail Borden Library in Elgin, 270 N Grove Avenue, Elgin, in the
August 7, 2025Dear editor; Below you will find a letter that I sent to Denise Crosby at the Aurora Beacon News, in response to her column on the Aurora Civic Center Authority. Denise, I wanted to applaud you for your column today about the BOLD series and the future of
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their August membership meeting Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Peggy Hasenauer, executive director, for the UChicago Medicine-Kovler Diabetes Center. (See
Celebrating National Banana Split Day, Banana Split, Inc., 820 Church Road, Aurora, will offer free banana splits to the first 100 patrons who make a purchase Sunday, Aug. 24, from noon to 9 p.m.. Owner Daniel Cuevas said, “Old fashioned banana split is our specialty, but we also have soft
Alley Art Festival will fill downtown Aurora with artists for its 15th year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. The free arts festival will bring approximately 100 local artists to the area near City Hall to showcase their work. The popular, grassroots art festival will be staged on
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling will take place August 29 through September 1 in downtown Naperville, near the intersection of Jackson Avenue and Eagle Street. The event will have many bands playing on the main stage while attendees can have fun with a plethora of fun activities for the whole
By Ricky Rieckert Dear readers, The article this week on Aurora’s history continues with the focus on downtown Aurora. Readers 50 years and older might remember places I’m writing about. Not that I’m omitting the younger generations, but they didn’t have a chance to see or experience Aurora the way
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is set to approve an Ordinance authorizing a 100% principal forgiveness loan agreement for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. The City previously applied for a 100% principal forgiveness loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to fund the upcoming “Lead Service Line
The City of Aurora’s Data and Analytics Division, in partnership with the City’s Community Development Division (CDD), has unveiled a new open data portal, designed to provide residents with an in-depth look at City assistance programs and grant funding awarded to community organizations over time. The Community Development Open Data
The Kane County Continuum of Care 2025 Homelessness Report and Needs Analysis has just been released, offering a comprehensive look at homelessness in Kane County and identifying key gaps and priorities for improving housing stability and health outcomes. The report identifies gaps in available services, evaluates system performance and supports
As I punch out this florid, possibly obtuse, bit of prose, it appears that the lump that is Trump has given his Russian dictator buddy what he wanted, while he, Donny Dearest, in spite of all his bluster and chest pounding, returns to the lower 48 with nothing; no ceasefire
Single tickets are set to go on sale August 21 for the award-winning Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s 76th Season Classics Series, to open the weekend of October 11-12 with a vibrant program featuring Carlos Simon’s “Motherboxx Connection,” Howard Hanson’s Symphony No. 2, and George Gershwin’s jazz-infused Concerto in F with guest
Ingredients1/3 cup rice vinegar1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions2 teaspoons sesame oil4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 1/2 inch thicknesssalt and pepper to taste2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 egg, beaten1 cup panko
It’s hard to grade intelligence, its worth;But that is what we try to do from birth.A figure, by itself, is always found;But often now with walls in which it’s bound.Like this: What good is it if it’s not used?How can we tell if that is not accused?Is that how we
The Aurora Public Library District is sharpening pencils, dusting off backpacks, and gearing up for back-to school! Whether you’re a parent looking to keep your child’s learning momentum going, or an educator planning lessons for eager young minds, APLD has a wealth of resources ready to make this school year
Are you a longtime Oswego resident, or are you new to the Oswegoland community? Either way, you won’t want to miss “Oswegoland Trivia Night” Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Fox Valley Winery, 59 Main Street in the heart of Oswego’s historic downtown business district. Starting at 7 p.m. and for
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda It’s amazing to me Democrats are surprised Donald Trump is exacting justice on them now that he is our 47th president. The Dems illegally spied on him, and assigned a special prosecutor (Robert Mueller) to investigate him. We’ve now found out Barack Obama, James Comey, and
