Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather for a dinner ride
Open Roads ABATE of IL, Inc. members gather at Sidetrack’d Bar & Grill in Sandwich April 16 for a dinner ride.
Sharon Livingston honored at Wesley United Methodist Church
Sharon Livingston of Aurora, center, is surprised with a recognition pin Sunday, April 27 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora by Vicki Martin, left, and Emmy Lou John, right.
College lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Edgewood College
Aurora University lacrosse midfielder, Owen Spencer, (25) looks to pass Saturday, April 26 against an Edgewood College defender at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
College softball: Aurora University vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering
Aurora University’s Alex Thiel hits in game two of a doubleheader Saturday, April 26 against Milwaukee School of Engineering at Spartan Athletic Park in Montgomery.
Cleaning up community: ‘Earth Day of Service’
More than 50 Aurora area volunteers, adults, and children celebrated “Earth Day of Service,” by removing litter Saturday, April 26 at Aurora and Montgomery parks and lakes and along Fox River banks. Community cleanup locations were Waubonsie Lake Park and Trail in Aurora and Montgomery canoe and kayak launch. Cosponsors
North Aurora Police: What to do if scammed
The timing was perfect. North Aurora Police Department detective Chris Joswick received a scam phone call Friday, April 25. It came to his cell phone during his presentation on “What to do after being Scammed” at Senior Services Associates in Aurora. Following his advice to the gathering of seniors, Joswick
Dickson-Murst Farm: Spring at the farm; farm camp
The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Road, Montgomery, is a celebration of our area’s rural heritage and a gathering place for family and friends to make memories. Visitors can get a taste of what farm life was like in bygone days at Spring at the Dickson-Murst Farm from 10
Naperville Noon Lions to collect styrofoam May 10
Naperville Noon Lions Club will collect styrofoam products for recycling Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at Route 59 Metra train station, 475 Fairway Drive in Naperville. Partnering with Naperville Lions are Naperville Park District, Dart Container Corp. and Naperville Environment and Sustainability Taskforce. Jim Woodring, recycling project
How a president becomes a dictator: By executive order
By John & Nisha Whitehead “We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases.” — Ayn Rand One-hundred and thirty executive orders in under 100 days. Sweeping powers claimed in the name of “security” and “efficiency.” One
A Focus on History: May 1 through May 7
May 1 New York City’s Empire State Building officially opens. Construction involved 3,400 workers, mostly immigrants from Europe, and hundreds of Mohawk Native American iron workers. Five workers die during construction. – 1931. A record-breaking wave of tornadoes begins across the southern and midwestern United States on this day in
Pritzker balances messaging, some Dems want to avoid LGBTQ
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com When governor JB Pritzker tells audiences how he became interested in politics, it often starts with stories about his mother. As a child growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, Pritzker often shares, he’d attend marches, rallies and protests with his mother in support
Illinois’ AG needs more funds for suits against Trump administration
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois attorney general, Kwame Raoul, is asking State lawmakers for a $15 million increase in his General Revenue Fund budget for the upcoming year, saying his office needs a more “stable” system of funding as it takes on greater responsibilities, including the growing volume of
Fun at Countdown to Kindergarten Early Childhood Resource Fair at New England Congregational Church in Aurora
Kids compete in a tug of war at the first Countdown to Kindergarten Early Childhood Resource Fair Saturday, April 19, at New England Congregational Church in Aurora.
13th annual Easter egg hunt at Redeemer Community Church in Aurora
Children run to gather eggs Saturday, April 19 in a field outside Redeemer Community Church in Aurora, during the 13th annual Easter egg hunt.
Wesley United Methodist Easter egg hunt
A girl finds an Easter egg during an outdoor hunt April 16, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.
Stamp Out Hunger May 10
The National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Rural Letter Carriers Association will partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Services during the 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday, May 10. Each year, residents are encouraged to place healthy, unexpired, non-perishable items in bags by their mailboxes on
13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day
All individuals and groups are invited to the 13th annual Tri-County Aurora/Ward 9 Clean-up the Streets Day, starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3 at the Eola Tennis Academy, 239 S. Eola Road (behind Dunkin Donuts). Sign in and breakfast will start at 8:30 a.m.. The cleanup, alongside the scavenger
Reader’s Voice: Concern: Deportations and due process
April 20, 2025Dear editor; This concerns current deportations without due process. Regardless of how one feels toward documented or undocumented immigrants in this country, ideally, all persons on American soil are entitled by the U.S. Constitution to due process under the law. I say “ideally” because Black Americans have been
“Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing Friday, June 20; what is diabetes and the common warning signs
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley are looking forward to our 3rd Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet, being held Friday, June 20, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
Aurora Food Truck Fest May 2
It will be a feast of flavors at the Aurora Food Truck Festivals, happening twice a year to celebrate the best in mobile cuisine! Whether you’re a foodie, a family, or a group of friends, these festivals are the perfect way to indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience. This year’s