High School Basketball: West Aurora vs. Elgin
West Aurora High School’s Jaden Edwards (3) shoots over Elgin’s Adrian Jackson (33) Tuesday, Jan. 8.
IHSA announces NFHS coaches of the year
As a part of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coach of the Year program, the IHSA administrative staff annually honors individuals as NFHS Coaches of the Year in their respective sports. Coaches of the Year are selected based on the results of the previous school year,
Plano Methodist Church Sunday School
The children at the Plano Methodist Church learn from puppet Galileo about Jesus’ birth during the month of December.
Wesley United Methodist Church: Celebrating Jesus’ baptism
Reverend Tammy Scott, Lead Pastor at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora, invites children to place unwanted names or labels in a bowl of water during Sunday worship services.
West Aurora announces Hall of Fame Class of 2025
West Aurora High School is proud to announce the newest members of its Athletic Hall of Fame. These exceptional individuals have made significant contributions to the school’s athletic legacy. The 2025 inductees are: Shannon (Brooks) Rutherford; Lauren (Henry) Cahill; Don Landgraf; Austin Real; and Josh Zinzer. These remarkable alumni will
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Jan. 25-26
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will showcase the virtuosity of its principal cellist in its January 25 and 26 concerts. Matthew Agnew, who has led the ESO’s cello section since 2002, and is known for his passionate performances across Chicagoland, will perform Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto. “Matthew has such a gift
Aurora Film Society moves to new location
Aurora Film Society is moving to a new, larger screening location this year. Starting this month, movies will be screened monthly at The Venue, a live music and performance space in downtown Aurora. To celebrate, Aurora Film Society will kick off the 2025 season with a free screening Wednesday, Jan.
Electronics and More recycling in Geneva Jan. 18
Kane County government and eWorks will accept electronics, clothing and textiles, books, paper, and documents for shredding 602 Commons Drive (Randall Road entrance), Geneva, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. There is a fee The standard County fee of $25 for TVs and monitors less than 21
A Focus on History: January 16 through January 22
January 16 The 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited the “manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes,” is ratified on this day in 1919 and becomes the law of the land. – 1919. Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad
Welcome to 2025: Where Your Freedoms Go to Die
By John & Nisha Whitehead Wondering what to expect from the government in 2025? So far, it looks like it will be more of the same ill-advised, costly, greedy, taxpayer-funded, dunderheaded power grabs, saber-rattling, graft, corruption, and make-works programming that leaves us no better off than where we started. Indeed,
Hemp regulation bill stalls amid Democratic infighting
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A bill that would have imposed regulations on new types of intoxicating substances derived from hemp stalled in the Illinois House Tuesday, Jan. 7, dealing a political setback to governor JB Pritzker after he strongly supported the legislation. “I was tremendously disappointed,” Pritzker said at
North Central College wins third Stagg Bowl
Turning away a game effort with a relentless run of second-half play, the North Central College football team made its unbeaten run complete at Shell Energy Stadium Sunday. The Cardinals lifted their third NCAA Division III National Championship trophy in five seasons with a 41-25 defeat of the University of
Evelyn Rackmyer celebrates 104 years, active life
Jennings Terrace resident, Evelyn Rackmyer, celebrated her 104th birthday January 3. A remarkable woman with a zest for life, Rackmyer has lived through more than a century of incredible change and continues to inspire those around her. Born in Richmond, Ill., January 1, 1921, Rackmyer has led a full and
April 10 declared as Dee Basile Day in the city of Aurora
By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, and the Aurora City Council shared fond memories of Delia “Dee” Nila Basile and posthumously proclaimed her birthday, April 10, as Dee Basile Day in the city of Aurora at the Tuesday, Jan. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting. •A video of
Rep. Davis condemns impractical replacement of Illinois coal plants
With the winter heating season kicking off, Illinois State representative Jed Davis condemned the staggering impracticality of replacing the state’s coal-fired power plants with “clean” energy by 2045, calling the current law “an alarming disregard for Illinois’ energy costs and land-use realities.” Using solar farms as an example of “clean”
Reader’s Voice: The U.S. funding of Gaza genocide
January 6, 2025Dear editor; Silence is not golden. It has led to the massacre of tens of thousands in Gaza since October 7, 2023. Demands to increase humanitarian aid fail yet we keep supplying Israel with arms. The U.S. State Department has planned to sell $8 billion more weapons to
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley ‘Meet & Greet’ Jan. 11
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s January Meet and Greet, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, will be held this Saturday, Jan. 11, at Panera Bread, 1330 N. Orchard Road, in Aurora, from 9 a.m. to noon. Why not stop
Aurora MLK Ceremony Jan. 20th
The City of Aurora will continue a four-decades-long tradition of honoring the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 40th Annual MLK Ceremony Monday, Jan. 20, at 6 p.m. at East Aurora High School, 500 Tomcat Lane. The 2025 theme is based on the
Kane County resource fair Jan. 14
Batavia United Methodist Church, 8 N. Batavia Avenue, will be host to a Kane County resource fair from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. The event will showcase community organizations providing services in central Kane County. Kane County Health Department will feature free gun locks and Naloxone and