Illinois has become the Nation’s busiest tornado state in 2026. The State has reported a record-setting 196 tornadoes as of June 22, far more than any other state, according to data from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. The Illinois State Climatology Office noted Illinois averages approximately 54 tornadoes in a typical
Ingredients1 ripe avocado, sliced1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon butter1 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halvessalt and pepper to taste4 hamburger buns4 tablespoons mayonnaise4 slices provolone cheese Directions1. In a small bowl, combine sliced avocado, lemon juice, and mayonnaise and blend until smooth. Preheat an outdoor
Right now, if what we all are going through has youAbout to blow a fuse for being bored to tears,Your routines long since gone, not knowing what to do,May I suggest a resolution to your fears.If what I’ve said above is accurate, I’m sureThat after some consideration I’m not daff.Because,
Alley Art Festival is an afternoon of local art along Water Street Mall and Downer Place on the last Saturday of August. This is the second in a series about the event that is ending this year. Sixteen years is the sweet spot for me. I thought of ending Alley
The Resident Association of Covenant Living at the Holmstad has awarded scholarships to eight graduating high school seniors employed at the senior living community. The students were recognized during a recent celebration dinner on campus. The scholarships are funded primarily through proceeds from the Holmstad’s annual fall Bazaar, where residents
By Bobby Narang A month ago, Geneva High School junior wide receiver Bennett Konkey was excited about his future. The possibilities seemed bountiful for the two-sport star. After nursing a hamstring injury for 10 months, Konkey was finally at 100% for the Class 3A State track and field championships in
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Another Father’s Day is in the books and I hope it was a good one for all you fathers out there. It made me wonder how Donald Trump’s offspring recognized the day. One of the latest fiascoes of the self-proclaimed stable genius currently in the White House that’s costing us
By Meredith VanKampen Krantz There is a house on Downer Place that has been standing longer than anyone alive can remember. It was built in 1894, the same decade Ellis Island opened its arms, a country still becoming. A judge built it, a native son of Aurora named Russell B.
Aries is a male Shepherd/Husky mix who is about 14 months old. When Aries came to Rover Rescue he was found to have a heart defect that will require medication for the rest of his life. However Rover Rescue has pledged to continue to provide the medication for him. He
By John & Nisha Whitehead The American taxpayer has become the cleanup crew for the American Police State. We pay for the constitutional violations. We pay for the wars. We pay for the lawsuits, the settlements, the cover-ups, the damage control, the reconstruction, the overreach, the incompetence and the corruption.
June 25 Virginia becomes the 10th U.S. state. – 1788. Native American forces, led by Chiefs Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, defeat the U.S. Army troops of Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer in a bloody battle near southern Montana’s Little Bighorn River. – 1876. Fair Labor Standards Act passes Congress
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker signed the eighth budget of his tenure June 16 as he and Illinois Democrats gear up for an election-year battle centered around affordability — though he had to issue a clean-up veto aimed at addressing late-night drafting errors. The fiscal year 2027
Congregants from Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora gather for a photo before marching in the Aurora’s annual Pride parade Sunday, June 14.
The Village of Montgomery proudly recognized its 2026 Volunteers of the Year during a special ceremony before the board meeting June 8, to honor and celebrate the outstanding winners whose dedication, compassion, and service strengthen the community every day. This year’s theme focused on the power of small moments and
Military veterans and those who serve veterans were recognized recently at the annual Kendall County Tribute to Heroes hosted by Three Fires Council Scouting America. Tribute to Heroes is held annually in each of the counties represented by Three Fires Council Scouting America. Each year, a group of individuals worthy
By Dr. Glenn Mollette The National Council of Churches says 15,000 churches are expected to close this year and 100,000 more churches are at risk of closing over the next few years. Their reasoning is because younger generations are not attending and operating costs have increased. They don’t provide a
June 10, 2026Dear editor; As someone who works in healthcare and advocates for small businesses in Aurora, I think a lot about what it takes for families, workers, and local business owners to feel safe in their own community. Aurora is Illinois’ second-largest city. We are also a city that
