NFL 2026 draft
Bears selectionsRound 1, Pick 25: Dillon Thieneman, SRound 2, Pick 25: Logan Jones, CRound 3, Pick 5: Sam Roush, TERound 3, Pick 25: Zavion Thomas, WRRound 4, Pick 24: Malik Muhammad, CBRound 5, Pick 26: Keyshaun Elliott, LBRound 6, Pick 32: Jordan Van den Berg, DT Round 1
Old cars, turning heads; gas prices, turning stomachs
I admit I’m a fan of older cars. You readers probably think that it’s because I’m old and decrepit, and you’d be right. But not so fast. That’s just part of it. All the doodads added to the interiors and dashboards of new cars to make cruising along at three
Pet of the Week: Maxx: Elder dog, needs loving home
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
Easier to die, harder to vote: The rigged warfare state
By John & Nisha Whitehead Reports of food shortages on naval ships deployed to the Middle East. Video footage of disabled military veterans—some in wheelchairs, others leaning on canes—being zip-tied and dragged out of the Capitol Rotunda for staging a peaceful, anti-war protest. Sixty-six veterans were arrested while conducting a
A Focus on History: April 30 through May 6
April 30 Representatives of the United States and Napoleonic France conclude negotiations for the Louisiana Purchase, a massive land sale that doubles the size of the young American republic. What was known as Louisiana Territory comprised most of modern-day United States between the Mississippi and the Rocky Mountains, with the
Illinois budget: Strong revenue, uncertain outlook
By Ben SzalinskiCapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com The biggest item on Illinois lawmakers’ agenda this spring is still a work in progress with six weeks left in the legislative session. Democrats are entering the home stretch of budget negotiations ahead of their scheduled May 31 adjournment while monitoring better-than-expected revenue growth alongside
Marmion’s swimming and wrestling teams State champions
Mayor of Aurora, John Laesch honored Marmion Academy’s boys swimming, (top photo) and wrestling teams at the April 14 City Council meeting. The teams captured multiple Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State championships in late February. Marmion’s Boys Swimming Team led the charge, with athlete Brayden Capen winning both the
The sad ending of Justin, Cerina Fairfax of Virginia
By Dr. Glenn Mollette According to media reports former Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax recently murdered his wife, Cerina. He then took his own life. He was only 47 years old. She was 48. Justin Fairfax had been a rising star in the Democratic party. He served as the Lieutenant Governor
State of Aurora, ‘Strong and Growing’
Aurora mayor John Laesch declared that the state of the City of Aurora is “strong and growing” at his first-ever State of the City Address April 16. He added that his administration will be prioritizing fiscal responsibility with a specific focus on sustainable growth and government efficiency. The event, which
Reader’s Voice: Public libraries essential, support needed
April 18, 2026Dear editor; The federal support for public libraries is essential in maintaining an informed public in a democracy, and supportive of our Fourth Estate, the press. In fact, we need to increase money for libraries to keep up with current events and rising costs. May God bless all
Fourth Annual ‘Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes’ Golf Outing June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course; Diabetes Club of Fox Valley golf outing six weeks away
By Russ George The Diabetes Club of Fox Valley’s 4th Annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” Golf Outing and Banquet is only six weeks away, being held Saturday, June 6, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. It’s time
Annual Veterans Art Fair in Aurora April 25
The Annual Veterans Art Fair will take place Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Quad County Urban League, 1685 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora. The fair will feature veterans showcasing their creativity through various mediums, including portraits, paintings, sketching, and woodworking! The event supports our hometown
Kane County Blood Drive May 5
The American Red Cross blood drive Tuesday, May 5 will take place at Geneva Park District’s Sunset Community Center, 710 Western Ave in Geneva. Make an appointment at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive and use zip code 60134. —American Red Cross
Health Fair Health & Wellness Matter
The 19th annual Aurora African American Health Coalition Health Fair will take place from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 2, at Aurora Christian School, 2255 Sullivan Rd., Aurora. At the event there will be vendors, activities for children, health snacks, and giveaways. Attendees can signup at empower.health/aaahfehs for a
Aurora city-wide clean up, free spring electronics recycling
The City of Aurora government is set to host two significant clean-up events Saturday, April 25, to commemorate Earth Day. The City’s Community Engagement Division will be spearheading Aurora’s first-ever city-wide clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon throughout all 10 of the City’s Wards. Each Ward will have one
Montgomery spring cleanup April 25, shredding events
State representative Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is inviting his district to join him in spring cleaning with two separate events: An Earth Day litter and debris cleanup and a community shred event, both taking place Saturday, April 25. The cleanup will be at Montgomery Dam Park from 8 a.m. to 11
Foster legislation to simplify tax filing
Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced the Autofill Act. This legislation would create a voluntary tax filing program that allows individuals to use a secure IRS website to download a tax form automatically populated with information the IRS already collects from employers, the Social Security Administration, and financial institutions. The information
A Book Reading with Jo April 28 at Aurora library
What’s your favorite zoo animal? For me and my kids, we love visiting the reptiles. Seeing their prehistoric features feels like a trip back in time! Whatever your favorite, the Aurora Public Library District welcomes you and your family to a zoo-themed storytime event Tuesday, April 28. Our special guest
CASA Kane County Derby Party fundraiser, May 2
Join the CASA Kane County Derby Party to support children in foster care, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2 at Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, 106 S. Riverside Avenue, St. Charles. Go bold, go fancy, go fabulous – dust off your most over-the-top Kentucky Derby hat and get