Kiwanis Club of Aurora readies winter wear for Coats for Kids
Kiwanis Club of Aurora president Lucas Albright (left) and immediate past president, Dan Ahern, are “coat ready” at the Coats for Kids packing event October 16.
Volunteers make holiday cards for Veterans Day luncheon
From left, Muriel Covington, Elgin; Nancy Haire, Elgin; Verna Corbin, Aurora; and Mari Curless, Aurora, make holiday greeting cards for veterans October 15.
Rummage and bake sale Oct. 24 & 25 in Yorkville
Shoppers can find many bargains at the fall rummage and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 and from 9 a.m. to noon and Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Yorkville Congregational United Church of Christ, 409 Center Parkway in Yorkville. A wide selection of household goods,
Great Pumpkin Halloween pancake breakfast Oct. 25
Aurora Lions club will hold its annual “Great Pumpkin” Halloween pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. The public is invited to attend in Halloween costumes. Parking is free. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage, mini
Become a Kane County Certified Naturalist, info Nov. 6
Are you passionate about nature and want to make a positive impact on your community? Discover the Kane County Certified Naturalist (KCCN) program at a free information session Thursday, Nov. 6, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Rd., in St. Charles. KCCN
Pet of the Week: Pumpkin’s family passed, needs home
Pumpkin is a female Beagle mix who is 11 years old. Pumpkin came from a high-kill shelter after her owners had passed and she was left alone. Pumpkin is house-broken and does not need a crate. She is the perfect house guest. She is overweight and still needs to lose
Police state bounty hunters: ICE’s unconstitutional war
By John & Nisha Whitehead “Brother, I am American. You are twisting my arm.”— Man shouts “I am American” while ICE agents detain him Masked gunmen. Tasers. Tear gas. Pepper spray. Unmarked vehicles. Intimidation tactics. Brutality. Racial profiling. Children traumatized. Families terrorized. Journalists targeted. Citizens detained. Disabled individuals, minors, the
A Focus on History: October 23 through October 29
October 23 A suicide bomber drives a truck filled with 2,000 pounds of explosives into a U.S. Marine Corps barracks at the Beirut International Airport. The explosion kills 220 Marines, 18 sailors, and three soldiers. A few minutes after that bomb went off, a second bomber drives into the basement
Teen shot at park on Aurora’s east side
The Aurora (Ill.) Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a 16-year-old injured Thursday, Oct. 16 evening on the city’s far east side. Just before 5:50 p.m. on October 16th, 2025, officers responded to the 2800 block of Village Green Drive after receiving reports of a gunshot victim near
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
By Hannah MeiselCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com The Donald Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the immediate deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, calling the decisions by lower court judges blocking the activation of guardsmen “indefensible” and “micromanaging.” In a 43-page filing, the administration argued the
Report offers mixed review of education in Illinois
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com A new report about education in Illinois suggests that overall, the state has made significant progress in key areas, from readying toddlers for kindergarten to helping young adults earn college degrees or industry certificates before entering the workforce. But it also shows that despite billions
Ice protestors outside Aurora City Hall
Protestors assemble outside of Aurora City Hall to show their disapproval of the actions of ICE and the treatment of immigrants and people of color October 9.
Lumenaura Fest in Aurora, dazzling
Attendees at the Lumenaura Fest in Aurora look into an amazing illuminated display October 10.
Program to help build friendships for seniors, isolated
Connectivity serves longevity, as the world turns, friendships sustained help us grow. Throughout my career, meeting and assisting people of all ages, learning what makes them thrive and fade, and telling their stories, I have seen this play out time and again. Senior Services Associates, Inc. offers a great program
College football: Aurora University vs Rockford University
Aurora University’s T.J. Ramsey (4) runs 85 yards for a touchdown against Rockford University Saturday, Oct. 11.
Aurora City Council honors native Kenny Battle, basketball star
Kenny Battle, an Aurora native, college basketball standout, and the first person from the City to be drafted to the National Basketball Association (NBA), was honored at Aurora’s Tuesday night City Council meeting for his impressive basketball career and extraordinary representation of Aurora on the national stage. Mayor John Laesch
Aurora mayor statement on protests and ICE in Aurora
By Aurora mayor John Laesch October 9, the City of Aurora was alerted to a number of ICE sightings throughout the area, inciting panic and fear among residents. This unconstitutional deployment of Federal officers resulted in multiple snatchings of community members, targeting, specifically, our City’s strong and diverse Hispanic population.
Reader’s Voice: Berman: A life measured in moderation
October 10, 2025Dear editor; The residents of the Village of North Aurora, and Kane County have recently lost a real gentleman and a genuine leader: Dale Berman. Berman passed away October 2 at the age of 91. Every time I would speak with Dale, our conversations and his sage advice
Reader’s Voice: Administration growing U.S. debt
October 6, 2025Dear editor; It is truly sad that Congress and our presidents are more concerned about passing a budget without reducing our national debt. Each American’s share of our $37 trillion debt is over $110,000. We owe $2.6 billion each day in interest alone and much of the debt
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn; Diabetes Club members hear from two AU students
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their October membership meeting Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club member, Donna Bohr, introduced guest speakers, Hlawn Tlang and Blend Dalipi, undergraduate students from Aurora University, majoring in Health Science