Aurora Regional Fire Museum will celebrate annual Community Hero Day Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the museum, 53 N. Broadway, Aurora. The public is invited. Registration is not required. Children and adults alike will be able to participate in touch-a-truck with vehicles ranging from police,
Help is needed to make this fall’s Aurora Citywide Cleanup Day a success! Gather friends, family, or neighbors and join in keeping our community clean and beautiful. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. to noon for this community-wide event. The start of the
The courthouse lawn in downtown Geneva, 100 S. 3rd St., will be filled with wagging tails, curious faces, and the cheerful buzz of community Sunday, Oct. 4, from noon to 1 p.m.. In a tradition that spans two decades, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites everyone and their pets to join
In keeping with transparency, Kane County clerk John Cunningham reported that he was informed by his director of elections, Raymond Esquivel, that an issue arose regarding duplicate ballots being printed and mailed to a small group of voters. Due to processing issues when printing the ballot, the ballot printer was
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2027 outlining a spending plan that supports vital County services in a fiscally responsible manner. “Each year, I try to strike the right balance between our fiscal responsibilities and our social responsibilities to maintain safe, welcoming communities
As part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund, young residents aged 15-24 can now receive microgrants to design and implement projects that improve their community and support the City of Aurora’s sustainability goals. Aurora is one of only 300 cities worldwide participating in this program. Areas of sustainability
Kane County Board chairman Corinne Pierog delivered her second State of the County address, joined by County staff and officials who highlighted the work being done across Kane County to serve residents, manage taxpayer dollars, protect natural resources, prepare for emergencies and support economic growth. The address brought together elected
In accordance with the Illinois Police and Community Relations Improvement Act (50 ILCS 727/1-10), Kane County State’s attorney Jamie L. Mosser today announced her office’s determination that the January 21, 2026, Aurora police officer-involved fatal shooting of 27-year-old Temesgen Welendreyas, of Aurora, was justified as self-defense and the defense of
From putting together a top-notch résumé to preparing for an interview and finding the right opportunity, applying for a job these days involves lots of steps. Wherever you are in the process, the Aurora Public Library District has resources to ensure that your next step is one in the right
Unveiling a new venue, Fox Valley Brass Band will hold its inaugural debut concert at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, Sunday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.. “Gar, Ahoy!” is the theme. Sounds and stories of the sea will be featured in a musical voyage filled with beauty,
A spooky trolley will travel down to the haunted forest preserve for an evening full of family friendly frights at Castlemuir, 365 S La Fox Street, South Elgin, Saturday, Oct. 10, Saturday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 24. The event will take place at 5 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 7:30
The Yorkville Public Library Youth Service Department will have many events in October. All events will take place at the Library, 902 Game Farm Road, unless otherwise noted. For more information, or to register, call 630-553-4354 or visit www.yorkville.lib.il.us. •Lego Meet up, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m., or, 5 p.m..
Ingredients1/2 cup uncooked white rice1/2 cup nori (roasted seaweed), crumbled1 English cucumber, cut into 1 inch strips2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed2 cups shredded imitation crab meat2 teaspoons wasabi powder, or to taste1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon soy sauce1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1 tablespoon white sugar1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon sesame
What do you know, or think you know, about most slavery?The first term that should come to mind is your dependency.But here is something you’d be smart to really understand;The way our Constitution was delivered to this land.It was released for public viewing, under no dictate;Which meant, for instance, we,
Plano Methodist Church members and friends pose for a photo after enjoying an outing at Go For It Sports Dome September 20.
The Aurora Central Catholic High School Varsity Volleyball team went undefeated at 5-0 and were named Tournament Champions at the IMSA Glenn Schwartzwalder Classic.
West Aurora High School’s Bryce Riley (8) evades a tackle from a Larkin defender September 25.
Oswego High School’s, Graham Schwab (22), runs for yards against Yorkville’s Owen Middleton (23) September 25.
By Bobby Narang St. Charles East High School is playing at a high level. For the second season in a row, the St. Charles East Saints managed to earn a quality victory over St. Charles North on the Annual Tri-Cities Night. The Saints scored two goals in the first half
Schedule Friday, Oct. 2Chicagoland Christian*Chicago Christian at Aurora Christian, 7St. Edward at Hope Academy, 7:30DuKaneBatavia at Wheaton North, 7Glenbard North at Geneva, 7Lake Park at St. Charles East, 7Warrenville South at St. Charles North, 7DuPage ValleyDeKalb at Naperville North, 7Waubonsie Valley at Metea Valley, 7Interstate 8*LaSalle-Peru at Kaneland, 7UpState 8
