Reverend Steve Good to retire
Reverend Steve Good reads scripture during an ecumenical Good Friday service at Oswego’s Wellspring United Methodist recently.
Motorcycle Awareness Month declared in Sandwich
Open Roads ABATE president Sam Mataya, left, shakes the hand of City of Sandwich mayor Todd Latham, who signed a proclamation proclaiming May is Motorcycle Awareness Month at the April 6 Sandwich City Council Meeting.
Winning photo for Forest Preserve District of Will County’s photo contest
Laurie Lasseter of Woodridge won the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s March portion of the Preserve the Moment photo contest with her picture of a gull fighting with a bald eagle over a fish at Whalon Lake in Naperville.
Easter breakfast team dishes out delights
On the morning of Easter Sunday, several men from the the Plano Methodist Church gather to serve breakfast to the congregation after the early morning service.
NIU football big changes, Mountain West Conference
By Bobby Narang Northern Illinois University football is embarking on new era this spring. In many ways, it will be a transformative season for the Huskies. In January, Northern Illinois announced it accepted an invitation to join the Mountain West Conference as a football only member in 2026. The Huskies,
NFL 2026 draft
The NFL draft take place April 23-25 in Pittsburgh, Pa.. The can be viewed on ABC, ESPN, and NFL Network. Round 1: Thursday, April 23, 7 p.m..Rounds 2-3: Friday, April 24, 6 p.m..Rounds 4-7: Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.. Bears selectionsRound 1, Pick 25Round 2, Pick 25Round 2, Pick 28Round
Rep. Jed Davis statement on data centers in Yorkville
Over the past several weeks, I’ve heard from a large number of residents regarding the proposed data centers in the Yorkville area – and the message has been clear. The majority of residents don’t want them, with quality of life a primary concern. I also took the step of running
Walk4Animals & 5K fundraiser April 26
Every year, thousands of dogs, cats, small mammals, and wildlife count on Anderson Humane for a second chance. The Walk4Animals & 5K helps the animal shelter continue its commitment to creating a more humane world for animals and the people who love them. Join the purple wave by running in
Pet of the Week: Lulu: Old girl needs new home
Lulu is a female Lab/Hound mix who is 6-7 years old. Lulu was surrendered by her owner who was 91 and could no longer care for her. Unfortunately Lulu has not lead a very healthy life. She had to loose multiple teeth due to chewing on a crate or chain.
A Focus on History: April 16 through April 22
April 16 Employers lock out 25,000 New York City garment workers in a dispute over hiring practices. The International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union calls a general strike; after 14 weeks, 60,000 strikers win union recognition and the contractual right to strike. – 1916. Vladimir Lenin, leader of the revolutionary Bolshevik
America last: War abroad, tyranny at home, theft of a nation
By John & Nisha Whitehead “We’re fighting wars, we can’t take care of … daycare, Medicaid, Medicare, all these individual things… We have to take care of one thing: military protection.”—President Donald J. Trump Every bomb dropped abroad is a bill sent home. Every war waged in the name of
Who’s the Boss? Being tormented by the higher-ups
Bosses. You can’t live with ‘em, you can’t shoot ‘em. Well, you could shoot them, but you’d end up in the personnel manager’s office with a black mark on your employment record. Any of us who’ve ever had a job or jobs working for any number of companies or individuals
Kids run to the fun, Easter egg hunt
Children and adults scramble for Easter eggs in an annual outdoor hunt at Aurora’s Redeemer Community Church Saturday, April 4.
Waymo testing in Chicago as bill seeks to legalize AVs, Labor, driving unions are raising concerns over safety, job loss
By Jacques Abou-Rizk and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois In downtown Chicago, people have been spotting Google’s Waymo automated vehicles testing and mapping the Windy City’s streets. For now, the autonomous vehicles must be driven by a human, as the industry seeks the endorsement of state lawmakers. For
Batavia Chamber of Commerce upcoming Volunteer Fair
The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a Volunteer Fair Tuesday, April 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The event will bring together more than 35 nonprofit organizations under one roof, offering a unique opportunity for individuals
Youth Engagement in Philanthropy open to area students
Do you know a high school student who wants to make a difference by supporting local nonprofits that serve youth in the Fox River Valley? If so, encourage them to apply for the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s Youth Engagement in Philanthropy (YEP) Program. The online application for
Reader’s Voice: Nuclear Iran dangerous, action needed
March 31, 2026Dear editor; In his March 26 letter entitled “Trump Derangement and its Syndrome”, Mr. Hoehne stated a case opposing president Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran. Part of his justification opposing bombing was “There was no imminent danger, no national emergency,…”. This is nonsense! All it does is show
Reader’s Voice: No boots on Iran’s ground Mr. President
April 6, 2026Dear editor; As we cannot tolerate another rogue nation like North Korea, I agree with president Donald Trump that Iran’s nuclear arsenal needs to be destroyed. When doing so, however, he needs to review the lessons learned from other leaders who caused needless carnage and loss of lives
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley partners with Aurora Senior Services to help raise diabetes awareness; Diabetes Club’s ‘Meet and Greet’ April 11, in Yorkville
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley will hold its April “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose our Club and our mission, Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Panera Bread, in the Yorkville Marketplace, 1206 North Bridge Street, in Yorkville.