City of Aurora’s Public Art Division opened a new exhibit Friday, June 5 entitled “Unfinished Independence,” a new dynamic, multi-artist exhibition that explores freedom, community identity, and the American promise. The exhibit is on display at 20 W. Downer Place, third floor, in the public art gallery. The gallery’s hours
Something special is arriving at the Aurora Public Library District this summer, and it’s designed to get visitors of all ages asking questions! In partnership with DuPage Children’s Museum, we are proud to welcome a traveling version of one of the museum’s most beloved exhibits: The Questioneers: Read. Question. Think.
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in June. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Farmacy Farmstand Storytime and Bee Presentation, Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m.. Join us at
The Conservation Foundation will host Music on the Farm at McDonald Farm, at their McDonald Farm headquarters, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Rd., Naperville. •Sunday, June 14, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; music, Bree Gordon Band; food, Fernando’s Street Kitchen and Sno Problems.•Sunday, July 12, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; music, The
Ingredients1/2 cup water1/4 cup ketchup1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup teaspoons cornstarch2 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon crushed red pepper1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely-grated1/2 tablespoon sesame oil2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sliced green onions8 cloves garlic, minced1 pound raw shrimp, tails removed Directions1. In a bowl, stir together water, ketchup, soy sauce, cornstarch,
There’s nothing like it in the world; it is our flag, Old Glory!It well could be the focal point for any storyThat has to do with our existence from the start,Where it gives patriotism, dedication, heartIt symbolizes who we are, a trait we earn;Our faith in it is evident at
Visit the Little White School Museum, 72 Polk Street, Oswego, during this year’s PrairieFest community celebration, June 19 to 21, and enjoy seeing an extensive exhibit of quilted treasures, and take advantage of the opportunity to own your own handmade quilt. The Quilters Dozen Quilting Club are now selling tickets
Conductor Mary Beth McCarty leads the Fox Valley Festival Chorus and audience in a song during “America at 250: A Celebration in Song!” at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Aurora, June 7.
By Bobby Narang Gathering her team in the left-field bullpen following Saturday’s game, Oswego High School softball coach, Annie Scaramuzzi, tried to point out the positives to her team. The Panthers had just wrapped up their season, losing both of their games at the Class 4A State tournament at the
By Maggie DoughertyCapitol News Illinoismdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com In a surprise move, governor JB Pritzker announced Friday that he is putting a pause on all new state tax incentives for data centers and calling on lawmakers to pass new data center reforms during the fall veto session. The governor has directed the Illinois
The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a kids fishing derby from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at Hidden Lakes Trout Farm, 475 Trout Farm Rd., Bolingbrook. Young anglers ages five to 15 can compete for prizes, enjoy treats and receive giveaways during this popular
Vetpark’s Mission-Driven Marketplace, at 2 W. Downer Place (entrance on Stolp Avenue), Aurora, is a non-profit committed to funding whole-person therapy for military veterans. The store, run by Mia Bogusz, features art and vintage items. The store is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. —Frank
Maxx is a Labrador Retriever who is between 11-13 years old. Maxx was dumped at the shelter and he got a full check up and needed a lot of help. Maxx was placed on an antinflammatory for his back legs and his whole life changed. Maxx loves to jump on
By John & Nisha Whitehead “We’re gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning.”—Donald Trump Donald Trump promised Americans they would get tired of winning. If this is what winning looks like, America can’t afford much more of it. We are losing ground economically. We are losing
June 11 The Continental Congress selects Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, and Robert R. Livingston of New York to draft a declaration of independence. – 1776. Five days after the D-Day landing, the five Allied landing groups, made up
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisnews@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois lawmakers approved the Illinois budget early Monday morning, June 1, after slogging through the night, enacting new taxes on businesses and authorizing less spending than what governor JB Pritzker proposed in February. “It’s allowed us to be prepared for the great reality we face
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Governor JB Pritzker says he intends to sign legislation imposing a statewide ban on cell phones and other wireless communication devices during instructional time in public schools and charter schools. Although many districts in Illinois have already adopted more stringent bans of their own, Senate
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored an Aurora University student at Tuesday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting for being selected to represent the State of Illinois at the 2026 College Student Congress presented by the Henry Clay Center in Washington, D.C.. Giselle Martinez, who is majoring in political science,
