Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora reopens after repairs
With hugs and handshakes for shoppers by owner Andy Guzauskas, Prisco’s Family Market in Aurora reopened October 30. Celebrating a four-day grand reopening, first-day hours were 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.. The 99-year-old store had been shut down due to storm damage August 18. During the shutdown, staff were allowed
Aurora church erects ofrenda
All Saints Sunday at New England Congregational Church in Aurora looked a little different November. 2.In addition to the tradition of reading names of reading names and ringing a bell for passed loved ones, a Dia de los Muertos altar, called an ofrenda, was built. Congregants were invited to display
Guest speaker at Kiwanis Club of Aurora discusses Alzheimer’s
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora learned about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and cognitive tests from Christine Bloom of the Alzheimer’s Association Tuesday, Oct. 28.
Knights of Columbus spaghetti night
The Knights of Columbus Our Lady of Good Faith Council 14929 pose for a photo during its annual spaghetti night recently.
Saint Athanasios Greek Church in Aurora celebrates 60
Hundreds of joy-filled parishioners representing the Saint Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church Family gathered for its Gala to enthusiastically celebrate its 60th Anniversary of existence in Aurora October 19, at the Stonebridge Country Club. His Eminence Metropolitan Nathanael of Chicago reflected on the unique loving dynamics, impactful outreach and growth Saint
New Moon Vegan awarded Illinois Made Program
Join Batavia MainStreet and the City of Batavia in congratulating New Moon Vegan on their induction into governor JB Pritzker’s Illinois Made Program this November. The Illinois Office of Tourism selects a group of small businesses each year that exemplify the authentic experiences and innovative products that make Illinois an
Café 1888, one year in Aurora
By Karen Nielsen Lorence If you have been through the Near Eastside Historic District in Aurora recently, you’ve seen the transformation of what was once the old Aurora City Hospital. Just three years ago, Jacqueline Mejia and Jeff Williams took a fresh look at the old City of Aurora Hospital
Will County Forest Preserve, second largest land purchase
After eyeing an almost 500-acre piece of property in eastern Will County since the 1970s, the Forest Preserve District of Will County closed on the parcel recently, making it the second largest property acquisition since the District was formed in 1927. The 495.27-acre parcel, north of Illinois 394 and adjacent
Aurora Pets For Vets Program, waiving all adoption fees
The City of Aurora’s Animal Care and Control Division is launching its Pets For Vets Program, waiving all adoption fees for one cat or dog every two years for Illinois veterans. The program provides emotional support, reduces stress, and eliminates financial barriers for veterans looking to experience the joy and
More than 1,000 pounds of food collected from garden plots
Thirty-five volunteers gathered recently at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, 811 South West Street, to glean any remaining vegetables following the closure of the seasonal garden plots for the year. Gleaning is the act of collecting excess fresh food from farms, gardens and other sources in order to provide
Vampire State: Feeding on our fear, freedom and finances
By John & Nisha Whitehead Monsters don’t always come wrapped in the trappings of horror or myth. Most often, monsters in the real world look like ordinary people. They walk among us. They smile for the cameras. They promise protection and prosperity even as they feed on fear and obedience.
A Focus on History: November 6 through November 12
November 6 Led by Bolshevik Party leader Vladimir Lenin, leftist revolutionaries launch a nearly bloodless coup d’État against Russia’s ineffectual Provisional Government. The Bolsheviks and their allies occupied government buildings and other strategic locations in the Russian capital of Petrograd, now St. Petersburg. Within two days the Bolsheviks formed a
Tier 2 pension reform bill moves forward, but Pritzker says there’s ‘a lot more work’ to do
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com An Illinois House panel Wednesday, Oct. 29 advanced a bill aimed at reforming a state pension plan known as the “Tier 2” system, but only with the understanding that negotiations will continue and no final action will be taken until next spring at the earliest.
‘Drop in the bucket’: Illinois measures to offset SNAP cuts will not alleviate problem
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois mother of four and food delivery driver Aubrey Lewandowski says she immediately started rationing the food she had left after getting a text alerting her that her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may not come through next month. Lewandowski will be forced
Lawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers approved new funding for public transportation agencies without large statewide tax increases previously proposed. Instead, the measure would be fueled by revenue sources that currently feed the state’s Road Fund and an increased sales tax targeted to the Chicago area. The bill frustrated
Aurora ranked among safest cities in America
The City of Aurora has been named one of the safest cities in the United States, ranking No. 33 overall and No. 17 in the category of “Home & Community Safety” in WalletHub’s 2025 Safest Cities in America study. The national study compared 182 of the country’s largest cities using
High school football: Yorkville vs. Bolingbrook
Yorkville High School’s Jayden Ruth (4) looks for a pass as a Bolingbrook defender reaches for the ball, Friday, Oct. 24.
Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal SNAP benefits
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Donald Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues. About 1.9 million people in Illinois, and about 42 million people
House minority leader accelerates Illinois redistricting push
By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinoisbmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com While candidates filed petitions Monday to run under Illinois’ existing congressional district lines, U.S. House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries brought his redistricting campaign to Illinois, pitching top state Democrats on a new map in a series of closed-door meetings. Dozens of congressional candidates were in