By Peter Hancock Illinois governor JB Pritzker took an unprecedented step Sunday to stem the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic by ordering bars and restaurants in Illinois to close to the public starting Tuesday, March 17, which is both St. Patrick’s Day and Illinois’ Primary Election Day. Establishments will
Aurora mayor, Richard C. Irvin, declared a state of emergency Monday, March 16 in Aurora due to the global COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. Joined by health-care professionals, aldermen, public safety chiefs, utility representatives, and restaurant owners, mayor Irvin spoke to thousands of Aurorans through a livestreamed media briefing before announcing the...
The World Health Organization declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) as a pandemic March 10 and more cases of COVID-19 are expected in the United States. All residents should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s important to follow simple daily steps to stop the spread of illness: • Avoid close...
Following a mandate by Illinois governor JB Pritzker, and State and local health officials, the Paramount Theatre in Aurora will cancel performances of The Secret of My Success as a cautionary measure to help combat the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Ticket-holders to the remaining performances of The Secret of My...
I just got an E-mail that our luncheon April 7 is canceled because of the latest announcement by the governor. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Aurora Area Retired Teachers Association’s (AARTA) Spring luncheon has been canceled. It was scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7 at Gaslite Manor, 2485...
Due to the rapidly evolving development in regard to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and the newest recommendations set forth from local, state, and national health organizations, Water Street Studios in Batavia will be closed effective immediately through March 29. We are currently working on a plan to address this disruption in programming...
Reverend Derek Rogers, lead pastor at Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora, announced Sunday that in-person worship services and church-sponsored functions will be suspended for two weeks. Rev. Rogers said, “Myself and our worship leaders are getting together some time this week to prerecord the next two weeks of...
The Venue, the 200-seat music performance space in Aurora, owned and operated by the Fox Valley Music Foundation, is directly affected by the recent order by Illinois Governor J. B. Pritzker to temporarily close bars and restaurants with a capacity of more than 100. Unfortunately, due to the rapidly evolving...
Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns, the Kiwanis Club of Aurora has canceled its weekly luncheon meetings at Prisco Community Center for the Tuesdays of March 17 and 31. The annual Kiwanis pancake breakfast at Aurora Central Catholic High School March 14 was canceled upon the advice of the Kane County...
Due to the unprecedented situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) the Batavia Environmental Commission will postpone the Green Night at the Movies 2020, which was scheduled for Saturday, March 21. For more information and rescheduling visit www.bataviaec.org. —Batavia Environmental Commission...
As Ron Onesti, always has said, “The music will get us through this!” Until things return to normal, after the COVID-19 (coronavirus), the music at Arcada Theatre in St. Charles will go on and everyone will be able to enjoy it online, for free, with some of everyone’s favorite local...
I don’t know about you, but with the recent spate of mild weather I can feel Spring in the air. Spring. The season when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love and an old man’s fancy turns to thoughts of pushing up daises. Over in Al Demeter Park,...
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and governor JB Pritzker announced Saturday, March 14, that a resident of DuPage County tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for COVID-19 (coronavirus) disease. The resident is a female in her 60s and is in stable condition. State and public health officials have...
Kane County 16th Circuit Chief Judge Clint Hull issued an executive order Monday, March 16, that essentially halts all court operations except “essential and emergency” motions for a full month. Under the order, most criminal and civil cases will be continued to dates after April 17. “This decision was made...
The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) announced Tuesday that Chris Lauzen, chairman of the Kane County Board, issued a Public Health Emergency Declaration for Kane County, Illinois in response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The measure allows KCHD to shift resources quickly to assist affected residents, businesses, and communities....
DuPage County Board chairman, Dan Cronin, issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to the County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 (coronavirus). By issuing a disaster proclamation, the County officially activated its Emergency Operations Plan and will continue to work with local, State, and federal partners to respond...
As confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) continue to increase, the city government of Naperville is following the directions set forth by the State of Illinois to prevent further spread of the disease. To protect both residents and employees, the city government has stayed in close contact with health officials and...
In an effort to support local restaurants that are closed for dine-in service through the end of the month due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis, the city government of Aurora will help restaurants promote their menus and delivery and/or take-out options over the next two weeks. “Let’s make a deliberate...
Following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the Village of Oswego will continue regular operations while implementing several strategies to slow the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19. Monday, March 16, Oswego Village president Troy Parlier declared a local state of emergency in Oswego, due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak....
The Aurora Public Library will close all Library locations effective 6 p.m. March 17 through April 5, 2020 in response to COVID-19 (coronavirus). A state of emergency was declared by Aurora mayor, Richard Irvin, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our community and our...
