Women’s Lacrosse: Aurora University vs. Beloit College
Aurora University’s Olivia Dahlberg (6) drives against Beloit College defenders Saturday, March 29.
Elgin Symphony Orchestra ‘The Planets’ May 3 and 4
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra will conclude its 75th anniversary season May 3 and 4 with an incredible performance of Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”. “I can’t think of a more epic way to cap off this historic 75th anniversary season,” said ESO music director, Chad Goodman. The concert will include more
Alley Art Fest to offer free art workshops April 15
To celebrate 15 years, Alley Art Festival will host two free, open-to-the-public workshops leading up to the August 30 event. Tuesday, April 15, Alley Art Festival will host a World Art Day workshop facilitated by Aurora artist Cherylyn Gnadt. Gnadt will lead attendees in creating inspirational Inner Hero Cards from
Shop for Water Street Studios April 13
Water Street Studios president Jessica Jecmen will be host to a shopping event to benefit the art center from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at House of 423 at 219 W. State Street in Geneva. Guests will get a chance to enjoy the latest spring fashions, and Water
Student Art Show April 12-May 4
The St. Charles Arts Council will host its 2025 Student Art Show April 12 through May 4. The exhibit will feature artwork from 182 student artists, will be on display at the SCAC Arts Resource Center, 121 N. 2nd Street, Suite H, St. Charles. Gallery hours will be Wednesday through
14th Annual One Earth Film Festival April 22-28
One Earth Film Festival will return for its 14th season from April 22-28, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s theme, Power in Unity, calls for collective action and shared responsibility in an era that demands coming together like never before. The fest will launch
Naperville to celebrate 55th annual Earth Day
Naperville Park District, the City of Naperville and many other local organizations will be host to numerous community events, sales, volunteer projects, and activities to celebrate Earth Month Naperville. Earth Month Naperville will take place from April 7-April 30 in celebration of the 55th annual Earth Day Tuesday, April 22.
Pet of the Week: Abel: Friendly, loves to cuddle
Abel a male boxer mix, who is two years old. Abel is good with other dogs and humans. He enjoys playing with his foster sister, Daisy, especially after his morning walk and breakfast. He loves to cuddle on the couch with his humans and lays his head in their laps.
Rights disappear: The authoritarian war on due process
By John & Nisha Whitehead “If Trump can disappear them, he can disappear you.”—Robert Reich The war on due process is here. No trials. No hearings. No rights. Just indefinite detention and secret deportations. This is the fate that awaits every one of us, not just immigrants (legal or otherwise),
A Focus on History: April 3 through April 9
April 3 The first Pony Express mail, traveling by horse and rider relay teams, simultaneously leaves St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif.. Ten days later, April 13, the westbound rider and mail packet completed the approximately 1,800-mile journey and arrives in Sacramento to beat the eastbound packet’s arrival in St.
Raoul joins to block dismantling of Dept. of Education
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul and 20 other State attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt president Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. In a motion filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, the coalition of Democratic
Potawatomi to reclaim tribal land in DeKalb County
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com More than 175 years after their reservation in Illinois was illegally sold at auction, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is now in line to get their land back. Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday, March 21 authorizing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to
USPS protest rally against possible takeover
A protest rally was held at the United States Post Office Fox Valley Processing and Distribution Center, on the far east side of Aurora, March 20, against reports that the Donald Trump administration is preparing a takeover of the USPS.
Don Catchpole reflects on South Africa tour at KCAHCE
Digging diamonds. Encountering golf-course crocodiles. Spotting Caterpillar construction equipment overseas. Those were among reflections on a South Africa tour by Don Catchpole of North Aurora March 19, in St. Charles. With words and original photos, the guest speaker at the Kane County Association for Home and Community Education (KCAHCE) meeting
Aurora City Council honors Weston Bridges Warriors
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council honored the Weston Bridges Warriors basketball team Tuesday, March 25 at the City Council meeting. The Warriors Special Olympics basketball team clinched second place for Division 2 and the championship for Division 11. Weston Bridges is an independent community for adult individuals with
Reader’s Voice: Please vote Kane County, April 1
March 24, 2025Dear editor; Kane County voters: The Consolidated General Election is Tuesday, April 1. Polls will open at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.. If you want more details about the election or to see a sample ballot, you can search for “Kane votes” and be taken to
Reader’s Voice: EPA’s endangerment finding needs to stay
March 18, 2025Dear editor; The Donald Trump administration’s proposal to reconsider the EPA’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science, and a huge step backward for climate action. This decision isn’t just about politics—it puts our health, environment, and future on the line. The endangerment finding, established in 2009, is based on
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members work together; Pure Health Aurora, where healthcare is more than just a service—it’s a calling!
By Russ George During the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley March membership meeting, members learned the dangers of slow healing wounds, especially, if you’re diabetic. I felt it was a very informative presentation by Dr. Ken Olson, DC, and Dr. John Konopelski, from United Wound Centers, formerly known as Anodyne
The Eye of God, A Fisherman’s Talebook-signing April 5 in Aurora
Aurora author Marilyn Huntman Giese will sign copies of The Eye of God, A Fisherman’s Tale from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at Yellow Bird Books, 34 S. Stolp Avenue, Aurora. The book is about the fascinating epic rise of Christianity through the eyes of Simon Peter, told
Lecture on Montgomery’s Early History
Gray’s Mill, 211 N River Street in Montgomery, will be host to a lecture on “The Early History of Montgomery and the Story of Daniel Gray” at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6. The speaker will be Montgomery resident Debbie Buchanan. Debbie currently serves as Village Clerk and is active on