Naperbrook Golf Course hosted a total of 108 youth golfers July 7 at the 2025 Naperville Junior Amateur Championship. This outing is a part of the 2025 Brooks Tournament Series presented by Woody Buick GMC. Youth golfers ages nine to 17 years old were divided into flights based on age
Waubonsee Community College’s Esports team is looking for additional players for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Interested individuals should contact head coach Juan Gonzalez by email (jgonzalez@waubonsee.edu) or phone (630-466-6650). You can also go online to Waubonsee’s Athletics website www.GoChiefs.com, click on the ‘Recruiting’ tab in the upper right corner
Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Bremner, RHP;
Washington Nationals: Eli Willits, SS;
Seattle Mariners: Kade Anderson, LHP….
Guests visit a vendor’s table Saturday, July 12 during Family Focus Aurora’s back-to-school fair.
I find it hard to believe I have been privileged to write this column for the past ten years. And what a wild ride it has been. For those who may just happen to take a moment to read, please indulge me as I look back at the past ten
In a remarkable effort to enhance transportation options for those in need, a dedicated local Rotarian from Batavia has spearheaded a bike reclamation project that will benefit residents in Miami, Florida. This initiative not only demonstrates the spirit of Rotary but also showcases how local actions can create a ripple
The Kane County Recycling Extravaganza will take place Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. The event will collect and recycle a wide range of items, including electronics, books, bikes, paint, aerosols, child car seats and strollers, smoke and CO alarms,
By John & Nisha Whitehead America is rapidly becoming a nation of prisons. Having figured out how to parlay presidential authority in foreign affairs in order to sidestep the U.S. Constitution, president Donald Trump is using his immigration enforcement powers to lock up—and lock down—the nation. Under the guise of
July 17 U.S. president Harry S Truman, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, and British prime minister Winston Churchill, meet in the Berlin suburb of Potsdam to discuss issues relating to postwar Europe and plans to deal with the ongoing conflict with Japan. The meeting was marked by growing suspicion and tension
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans could lose benefits from a federal food assistance program while the state will be required to cover more costs under changes passed in the latest domestic policy plan. President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” into law
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The number of homeless people in Illinois is rising, but the State’s spending on homeless prevention and other housing programs is headed in the other direction. Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026
Fourth of July parade grand marshal, Hugo Saltijeral, center, waves to the crowd in downtown Aurora, July 4.
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved an ordinance amending Sec. 2-277(c) of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the qualifications of the department heads of the City, at the Tuesday, July 8, City Council meeting. Ward 2 alderwoman, Juany Garza, and Ward 10 alderwoman, Shweta Baid, voted against
Family Focus, an Aurora nonprofit, will hold a back-to-school fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 12, at the agency’s office, 1444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 200, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. There will be free backpacks filled with school supplies and eye
Miss Fannie’s yard sale, the 19th annual fundraiser to benefit Aurora’s Mutual Ground domestic violence shelter, will take place Friday and Saturday, July 11-12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 418 Oak Avenue in Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and street parking are free. Sale items include donated
A Summer Concert “Welcome to our Rodeo,” will be held on in the Park fundraiser will be held by 100 Girls Like Us, Inc., an Aurora nonprofit Saturday, July 19, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Greene Field Park, 774 W. Illinois Avenue, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission
June 29, 2025Dear editor; There isn’t a lot Americans agree on. However, up until very recently, there was a broad consensus, among representatives from the socialist left to the neoconservative right, that the United States’ effort to halt the spread of fascism in World War II was laudable. Of course,
By Russ George Gestational diabetes is a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, and can impact both the mother and baby. It’s characterized by high blood sugar levels that may not cause noticeable symptoms initially. While typically resolving after delivery, it can increase the risk of complications for both
Aurora nonprofit Simply Destinee is inviting the community to the family-friendly Caféton con Ron, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora. The event will blends café culture with reggaeton beats for a unique daytime party where guests can enjoy fresh
