Knights of Columbus Council #14929 donates
During Palm Sunday breakfast the Knights of Columbus Council #14929 present a check for $1,000 for to Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish.
Aurora Alley Art Festival celebrates 15 years and real art
There’s something about a custom poster. They catch your attention taped to a window or door. They get us excited about what’s ahead. It’s eye-catching and anticipatory. It’s also not AI. For 15 years, Alley Art Festival has commissioned local artists to create posters for the year’s event on the
Batavia United Way $140,000 in community grants
The Batavia United Way board of directors is thrilled to announce the allocation of $140,000 in Community Impact Grants to 21 nonprofit and service-based organizations that are making a tangible difference in the Batavia community. Programs that have been awarded grants include Batavia RSVP, Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry & Clothes
‘Pub Theology’ monthly conversations to return August 4
“Pub Theology,” monthly conversations on contemporary topics, returns to Up North Winery in Geneva this fall. Reverend Rob Hamilton, pastor at United Methodist Church of Geneva, announced the schedule. With Geneva UMC, co-hosts are Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, Geneva Lutheran Church and Fox Valley Presbyterian Church, Geneva. Gatherings take
State senator John Curran’s Recycling Event in Naperville
The recycling event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 26 at The Compass Church – Naperville Campus, 1551 Hobson Road, Naperville. Attendees can shred two paper bags of documents per vehicle. Accepted items: Working bikes, gently-used clothing and household items, hearing aids, glasses, sunglasses, wire, cellphones,
Wearables trap: How the government plans to track us
By John & Nisha Whitehead Bodily autonomy—the right to privacy and integrity over our own bodies—is rapidly vanishing. We are entering a new age of algorithmic, authoritarian control, where our thoughts, moods, and biology are monitored and judged by the state. This is the dark promise behind the newest campaign
A Focus on History: July 24 through July 30
July 24 American archeologist Hiram Bingham gets his first look at Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca settlement in Peru that is now one of the world’s top tourist destinations with more than 300,000 tourists visiting every year.- 1911. The steamer Eastland overturns in the Chicago River; between 800 and 850
Marlis Hutchinson celebrates 100th birthday
With a tiara and “100 and FABULOUS” sash, Marlis Hutchinson celebrated her 100th birthday Sunday, July 13. With live music, food, and lots of friends and relatives, the party took place at her current residence, Millstone Monarch Landing in Naperville. Hutchinson is a former longtime Auroran. She was active in
Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump Administration
By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Hospital officials in Illinois say they will have to make some difficult decisions in the next few years that could involve laying off staff, cutting back services, and even closing some facilities entirely. That’s the expected result of federal funding cuts built into the recently
Illinois solar at risk with federal incentives cut
By Andrew AdamsCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans earlier this month curtailed federal tax incentives for the solar energy industry and for individuals and companies that purchase solar panels. The move sent shockwaves through the industry nationwide, pulling key incentives for major projects and residential rooftop solar
West Aurora High School wins ‘Big Butts’ linemen’s challenge
West Aurora High’s football linemen won the school’s 2025 “Battle of the Big Butts” competition at West July 10. Showcasing nearly 400 athletes in 79 teams from 25 suburban schools, the 26th annual event took place in and around Ormond Stadium. Mike Runge, event coordinator and West assistant football coach,
Aurora City Council considers grocery and hotel occupancy taxes
By Jason Crane The Aurora City Council is considering approval of a 1% tax on grocery items, and doubling the Hotel Occupancy Tax rate from 3% to 6%. Hundreds of municipalities throughout the State have approved ordinances to impose a local tax to replace the State tax. The Illinois state
More Kane County ZIP codes high risk for lead poisoning
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently released an expansion of its list of high-risk ZIP codes where testing for lead exposure in children residing there is mandatory. The high risk ZIP codes in Kane County include 60109, 60110, 60118, 60120, 60121, 60123, 60144, 60151, 60174, 60177, 60505, 60506,
Montgomery Concert in the Park July 17
The Village of Montgomery invites the public to the first Concert in the Park of 2025 at Montgomery Park, 301 N. River Street, Thursday, July 17, featuring the high-energy party band Disco Circus. This free community event promises an unforgettable summer evening of live music, great food, and family-friendly fun.
City of Aurora Summer Food Truck Festival July 18
Following the success of both the City of Aurora’s Fall Food Truck Festival and Spring Food Truck Festival, the City will host its first-ever Summer Food Truck Festival, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, July 18. More than 30 food trucks will line up on Benton Street between River
Reader’s Voice: Foreign government money in the U.S.
July 13, 2025Dear editor; This submission concerns money received from foreign governments in the U.S.. One year ago, Democratic senator Robert Menendez was found guilty in what U.S. attorney Danielle R. Sassoon called an “egregious abuse of power.” She added, “attempts to corrupt the Nation’s foreign policy and the rule
Diabetes Club of Fox Valley members learn about VNA Health Care, from Sonny de Rama; Olive gets her Diabetic Alert Dog, Rez, June 27
By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their July membership meeting Wednesday, July 9, at Oak Street Restaurant, 945 Oak Street, in North Aurora. Club vice president of programs, Chuck Nelson, introduced guest speaker, Sonny de Rama, vice president of innovation and development, for VNA
Free Food Pantry in Plano Friday, July 18
The free Plano Food Pantry, Friday, July 18 will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Plano, 200 N Center Street. All in need are welcome to pick up a box of canned goods, fresh fruit and veggies, frozen meat, bread, milk, and eggs. Please
Ben Eaton cancer benefit dinner and roast
The event will be a night of laughs, good food, raffles, and comedy to support Ben Eaton and help raise funds in his battle against cancer. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 at The Venue, 115 East South Street #C, Plano. Doors
Plano Legion Car/Truck/Bike Show
The 15th Annual Plano American Legion Car Show will be Sunday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Registration is 9 am until noon, dash plaques to the first 100 entries, awards at 3 p.m.. Food available for purchase (burgers, hot dogs, chips). —Linda Oleson