West Aurora High School homecoming celebration
Cara McLear, left, and Emerson Laufenberg are queen and king at the Mr. and Miss West Aurora High School homecoming celebration at September 24.
Aurora Methodist recognized and honored for youth work
An Aurora woman is among Northern Illinois United Methodists honored for their outstanding ministry with children and youth. They were recognized by United Voices for Children, a coalition of UMC churches, agencies, and individuals within the Northern Illinois Conference that advocates for and supports at-risk children, youth, and their families,
Fun fall family time at S’mores & More Oct. 4
There are three things you need for a perfect fall day: Hotdogs, hayrides, and S’mores! The family favorite S’mores & More will have all of that Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at West Main Community Park, 40W101 Main Street, Batavia. Wagon rides through the park’s fall foliage
Naperville Park District various Halloween-themed events
The Naperville Park District invites the community to attend a variety of thrilling Halloween-themed events throughout October. Each event is designed to celebrate the fall season with educational activities about the local ecosystem, fun and bone-chilling performances under the moonlight and entertaining celebrations with friends and family. All October long,
Community Hero Day Oct. 4 at Aurora Fire Museum
Community Hero Day will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The public is invited. Admission and parking are free. As part of its Touch-a-Truck campaign, the family friendly event will allow children and adults alike
Lauzen re-election to continue saving Kane County money
In a statement issued in his Aurora childhood neighborhood, current treasurer and former Kane County chairman and State senator, Chris Lauzen announced his campaign for re-election to Kane County treasurer. “I enjoy working for you as County treasurer. Our team has demonstrated that we produce excellent results together. “My promises
Geneva animals blessing October 5
Pets aren’t just animals that live in your home. They’re sources of comfort. Devoted friends. Family. Sunday, Oct. 5, from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., on the Kane County Courthouse, 100 S 3rd Street, Geneva, lawn in downtown Geneva will be filled with wagging tails, curious eyes, and the cheerful
The government’s war on thought crimes, Orwellian
By John & Nisha Whitehead The Donald Trump administration is taking its war on free speech into the realm of thought crimes. This is more than politics. In declaring “Antifa”—a loose ideology based on opposition to fascism—as a domestic terrorist organization, the government has given itself a green light to
A Focus on History: October 2 through October 8
October 2 Joining with 400,000 coal miners already on strike, 500,000 CIO steel workers close down the Nation’s foundries, steel mills, and iron mills, demand for pensions, better wages, and better working conditions. – 1949. Actor Rock Hudson, 59, becomes the first major U.S. celebrity to die of complications from
Kane County Cougars win second championship
The Kane County Cougars baseball team celebrates their dramatic Game 5 finale, defeating the Sioux Falls Canaries, 7-5, in 10 innings to win their second straight Miles Wolff Cup and back-to-back American Association championships.
Hispanic Pioneer Breakfast Volunteer of The Year: Jose Jesus Cervantes
Aurora Ward 2 alderman Juany Garza, left, presents the 20th Annual Hispanic Pioneer Breakfast Volunteer of The Year to Jose Jesus Cervantes.
West Aurora goes golden for pediatric cancer awareness
West Aurora High School’s football game vs. South Elgin was golden Friday, Sept. 19. Celebrating Pediatric Cancer Month, students, staff, and others donned gold-colored T-shirts to support Cal’s Angels. The St. Charles-based nonprofit foundation is dedicated to granting wishes, raising pediatric cancer awareness and funding research. Gold is the color
Illinois agencies to limit spending in response to Trump
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois agencies must identify spending reductions and create reserves in their budgets to prepare for an economic downturn, according to an executive order issued Tuesday by governor JB Pritzker. Pritzker said the order is designed to combat federal policies by the Trump administration that are
City of Aurora hires three to help with operations
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch has added three key members to the City of Aurora’s staff, naming current director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Michele Clark, as the City’s new interim chief Human Resources officer, Brian Caputo, former City of Aurora chief financial officer, as the City’s director of Fiscal
Aurora leads public education efforts on lead in water
The City of Aurora government’s Water Production Division is leading public education efforts on the City’s Lead Action Level Exceedance Notice, which was issued Monday, July 14, along with the City’s lead service line replacement progress. The notice detailed the discovery of an elevated level of lead in drinking water
Foster on resolution condemning political violence
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: “Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk’s life—just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. “Charlie Kirk was
Fox Valley nonprofit grant deadline Sept. 30
The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley’s Discretionary Grantmaking Program helps fund capital improvement projects at area nonprofits doing critically important work to improve the quality of life in the Fox River Valley. Nonprofits working in arts and humanities, education, health care, and social services in Aurora, Kane County,
Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, a healthy place for diabetics; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s gala dinner ‘A Night To End Diabetes’, Nov. 14, at Lincoln Inn
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their September “Meet and Greet”, organized by media chairperson, Ann McBride, to expose the Club and it’s mission, Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Legacy Nutrition & Fitness, 77 S. River Street, in downtown Aurora.
Second City Get Your Howl On!
The Second City, the world’s most influential name in comedy, will return to the Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main Street, St. Charles, with their newest revue, “The Second City 65th Anniversary Show,” for a one-time engagement benefitting Anderson Humane. The event will take place starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
Montgomery River Run Oct. 4
It will soon be time to run the River Saturday, Oct. 4 in Montgomery, The River Run is a great way to get the family out and support the great causes of Montgomery Foundation and CASA of Kendall County. The event will feature a 5K, 10K, and a Kids’ Dash