The City of Aurora, in partnership with RiverEdge Park, and the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, are excited to announce that the 12th annual Fiestas Patrias Festival September 7 and 8 at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora. Gates will open on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3:30 p.m.. Opening music acts
Forest Preserve District Kane County’s “Little Saplings” series invites three to five year olds and their caregivers to embark on a monthly journey through the wonders of the natural world.Each month, we will explore the world through a variety of activities specific to the theme of the month. Sessions include
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County will be host to invigorating, naturalist-led hikes designed for those who enjoy active hiking year-round. The monthly program is perfect for individuals looking to get in their daily 10,000 steps while discovering the beauty of various preserves. Each hike features a District naturalist
By Bela “Bill” Suhayda Comrade Kamala Harris with her San Francisco values took her “emotional support” vice presidential pick “Tampon Tim” Walz to her first interview since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee. She’s dodged every interview and speaking engagement where teleprompters would not be available. Her own team doesn’t trust
You cherish spending time with your family and bringing multiple generations together, but it’s difficult to find activities that keep everyone entertained. Bring your family to the Aurora Public Library District this Sunday, September 8, for a heartwarming afternoon honoring grandparents and their special bond with their loved ones. This
By Ricky Rieckert Hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day. This week in Aurora, I’m going to touch base about the Blue Lantern Restaurant on E. New York Street. Some people wanted to know more about the restaurant. In the Summer of 1973, my brother, a year younger and I
West Aurora High School’s Jordan Martino (20) celebrates a touchdown off of a fumble recovery Friday, Aug. 30 against Proviso East.
Aurora Central Catholic High School’s Kyle Stanislo, 11, carries the ball Friday, Aug. 30 against St. Edward.
Yorkville High School’s Kaden Kramer runs against tough opposition from Plainfield South Friday, Aug. 30.
By John Schutt NASCAR Cup Series, The Cook Out Southern 500, Darlington, S.C., Darlington Speedway, Sunday, Sept. 1. Bubba Wallace won the pole, but in the end Chase Briscoe held off Kyle Busch to win his first race of the season! In third place was Chris Bell, Kyle Larson in
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that they are once again hosting the Eye on Aging event Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia. All are welcome to attend this event, focused on planning a successful
Aurora Boy Scouts joined workers laboring on Labor Day Monday. Scouts in Blackhawk Troop 11, meeting at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church, sponsored the sixth annual “Post the Colors” fundraiser. At morning drop offs and evening retrievals, Scouts accompanied by parents and caregivers posted 350 flags in subscribers’ yards in
The Oswego Police Department is implementing a new Speed Watch Program in an effort to reduce speeding violations on residential streets and bring awareness to drivers on the negative impacts of speeding. In many neighborhoods, the disregard of motorists for posted speed limits is a significant safety risk. Research consistently
By Jerry NowickiCapitol News Illinoisjnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinoisans may soon submit designs for what could be the new state flag. The Illinois Flag Commission, a bipartisan body of appointed officials, will accept designs for a new state flag online or by mail from September 3 to October 18. More information can be
By John & Nisha Whitehead What you smell is the stench of a dying republic. Our dying republic. We are trapped in a political matrix intended to sustain the illusion that we are citizens of a constitutional republic. In reality, we are caught somewhere between a kleptocracy (a government ruled
September 5 Between 20,000 to 30,000 marchers participate in New York’s first Labor Day parade with the demand for an eight-hour work day. – 1882. In the early morning hours of September 5, six members of the Arab terrorist group known as Black September, dressed in the Olympic sweat suits
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to celebrate new Chamber member Long Branch Tree Services with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Aug. 29. Previously named Granberg Tree Company, Long Branch Tree Services is co-owned by brothers Matthew and Cody Schuhow, who were long-time employees of Granberg. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke
Oswego Police Department are participating in a traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing impaired driving and other hazardous driving behaviors, such as distracted driving and failure to use seat belts. With powerful messages like “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “If You Feel Different, You Drive Different,” “Drive High Get
By Dilpreet RajuCapitol News Illinoisdraju@capitolnewsillinois.com Medical marijuana patients can now purchase cannabis grown by small businesses as part of their allotment, Illinois’ top cannabis regulator said, but smaller, newly licensed cannabis growers are still seeking greater access to the state’s medical marijuana customers. Illinois legalized medicinal marijuana beginning in 2014,
