High School Football: Yorkville vs. Plainfield South
Yorkville High School’s Kaden Kramer runs against tough opposition from Plainfield South Friday, Aug. 30.
NASCAR: Bubba Wallace wins The Cook Out Southern 500
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
Batavia Chamber second annual Eye on Aging event Sept. 10
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 make house calls with U.S. flags
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
Oswego Police Department new speed watch program
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
Illinois state flag contest
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
First amendment rights still cherished goal
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
A Focus on History: September 5 through September 1
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
Ribbon Cutting: Long Branch Tree Services in Batavia
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
Labor Day traffic safety campaign targeting impaired and dangerous driving
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
New entrants to marijuana market still struggle against entrenched businesses
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,
Groundbreaking ceremony for new YMCA facility in Bristol
A line of participants, with shovels, brave the near 100-degree heat Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a groundbreaking ceremony.
Fox Valley Habitat dedicates 75th, executive director Barrett to retire
After 25 years, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity executive director who has led 71 affordable housing projects, will retire from his position Friday, Aug. 30. Reverend Jeffrey Barrett serves as pastor at Genesis Community Church in Montgomery, site of Habitat offices. He was saluted Saturday at a groundbreaking ceremony
Former GOP Rep. Kinzinger endorses Harris at DNC
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Chicago – Former Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger did something Thursday night that might have seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. He stood on the stage of the Democratic National Convention and endorsed a Democrat for President of the United States. “I never thought I’d
Woof! LeaderDog for the Blind pup visits Aurora
Roland, a LeaderDog for the Blind puppy in training, was a guest at Aurora farmer’s market Saturday, Aug. 24. Sponsored by Aurora Lions Club, the four-month-old golden retriever/labrador mix was escorted by Leader Dog puppy raiser Sherry Perkowitz of Round Lake Beach. Founded by three Detroit-area Lions club members in
Labor Day: Important day in American Culture
There are many important days observed in our American culture. General agreement has produced six major holidays. Labor Day is one of them. The other five all are important, too, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Each is significantly different, but important, nonetheless.
Construction of three Aurora fire stations another step closer
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council approved a proposal for the construction management of three new fire stations at the City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Resolution authorizes the director of the Purchasing Department to execute an agreement with Leopardo Construction, Inc. of Hoffman Estates, Ill. in the
Naperville Jaycees Last Fling, Labor Day Parade
The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling is a family-friendly community festival which takes place over Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 2, on Jackson Avenue between Ewing Street and Main Street. The Last Fling is a fun way to say farewell to summer with a wide variety of attractions for
Reader’s Voice: What Kind of Leader Do You Want?
August 23, 2024Dear editor; Two friends and I attended a Fox & Friends event at Benny’s Restaurant, Friday, Aug. 23. After breakfast, one of my friends and I were standing outside talking to each other, when a man came by inquiring if he was too late. He then referred to