Aurora Fourth Fireworks Rescheduled
Following storms on the Fourth of July The Aurora fireworks show at RiverEdge Park and McCullough Park will be rescheduled to Friday, July 10 at dusk. —City of Aurora government
Nicor Community Resource Fair July 9
Nicor Gas will host a free Community Connection Resource Fair from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9 at West Aurora High School – Veterans Fieldhouse, 1201 W. New York Street, Aurora. The event will run and will feature information on energy efficiency products, bill payment assistance support, career
Oswego Police to introduce Blue Envelope Program
The Oswego Police Department is proud to partner with The Autism Hero Project to introduce the Blue Envelope Program to Oswego. This initiative is designed to enhance communication and promote safer interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals on the autism spectrum or who may have other communication differences. “This
Kane County seeks damagereports, July 2-4 storms
The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is asking residents and businesses that experienced uninsured property damage during the severe storms that impacted the County July 2–4, to complete a storm damage self-assessment survey. The information collected will help local and state officials assess the extent of the damage and
AI cyberbullying, deepfakes in schools, new law takes effect
By Naomi TaxayMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.com Earlier this year, administrators at Lake Zurich High School confronted a growing challenge facing schools nationwide: students using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates. After reporting the matter to police, the district launched a series of student and family education
Libro Latino Fest at Aurora Public Library July 19
Books have the power to connect us and expand our ways of thinking. But for an up-and-coming author, one of the biggest challenges is getting their book into the hands of your intended audience. Sunday, July 19, the Aurora Public Library District is helping aspiring authors with our first ever
Yorkville Library youth events in July
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in July. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Art with Averin, Wednesday, July 15, 2 p.m., grades 1-6.Join us
Sugar Grove Corn Boil July 23-26
The Sugar Grove Corn Boil is proud to announce the return of its iconic summer festival, July 23–26, at Volunteer Park, 61 S. Main Street, Sugar Grove. This year’s celebration holds special significance because the event honors America’s 250th Anniversary with a patriotic, community-centered experience for all ages. The festival
Batavia Renaissance Garden Party
Gather friends for an inspiring summer evening of shopping, creativity, and connection at the Renaissance Garden Party, hosted by What One Woman Sees boutique Wednesday, July 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Batavia Boardwalk Shops, 114 E. Wilson St., Batavia. This one-night-only experience will transform the Boardwalk
Recipe of the Week: Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Ingredients1 teaspoon vegetable oil1 (4 pound) pork shoulder roast1 cup barbeque sauce1/2 cup apple cider vinegar1/2 cup chicken broth1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon chili powder1 extra large onion, chopped2 large cloves garlic, minced1 teaspoon liquid smoke1 teaspoon lemon juice8 hamburger buns, split2
Poem: A Door That Swings Both Ways
As to the person reading this, I do not care;For what is being written is for all to share.This social unrest we again are going throughCannot be seen as having nothing to do with you.You don’t burn down the outhouse just because of smell;For what you claim you dislike comes
Jerri Lynn Baker, optimistic Waterford Place participant
By Caitlin Carmody, Rush Medical Center, Aurora, Ill. Being optimistic helps Jerri Lynn Baker go through her day-to-day life. When the 66-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, she wanted to keep that positive outlook. After hearing about a friend’s experience at Waterford Place in Aurora, Jerri Lynn did some initial
Aurora’s newest baby elk named by community vote
Following a two-week-long voting period, the City of Aurora is excited to reveal the name of the new baby elk that was born in early June at the Phillips Park Zoo. More than 800 votes were cast by the public, as voters chose from five names put together by the
Oswego High School’s Vahl optimistic for next bball season
By Bobby Narang Oswego High School junior point guard Ethan Vahl is aiming higher this season. Not only is Vahl focused on lifting the Panthers to another level, he wants to elevate his own game. Two years ago, Vahl played for 12-win team – coming off a four-win season –
Fun and games: The United State’s 250th birthday
Happy 250th birthday to us! For me, it would have been more joyous if it didn’t happen during Donald Trump’s reign. Imagine how big and spectacular it would have been under any other president. Big promises from Trump. He spends 86 million on his Great American State Fair with no
Fox Valley Folklore Society free concert August 2
The Fox Valley Folklore Society will host a free concert presentation led by award-winning songwriter, storyteller, and cultural leader Chris Vallillo Sunday, Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Tobias Music, 5013 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove. In this program, Chris Vallillo performs a wide range of material, starting
Free Tax Problem Solving Day July 29
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc. (PSLS), will offer a free Tax Problem Solving Day Wednesday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to PSLS’ west suburban office at 31W001 E. North Ave., Suite 200, West Chicago. During the event, community members can apply for PSLS services, get help preparing past taxes, including
Lords Park Summer Concert July 13
The Summer Concert will features The Outset Trio and will include music by composer Mark O’Connor, whose works combine bluegrass, country, jazz, and classical. The free concert: will be from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, July 13, at Lords Park Zoo, 325 Hiawatha Drive, Elgin. The Outset Trio has been
A Focus on History: July 9 through July 15
July 9 Two trains collide outside of Nashville, Tenn. and kill 101 and injure more than 100. Despite the high death toll, the story was mainly ignored by the national press most likely because the vast majority of the casualties were African Americans. – 1918. July 10 A powerful explosion