Organizers of PrairieFest in Oswego have reversed their earlier position to hold the annual festival this year, instead opting to cancel it because of the ongoing pandemic. “As this…
Hundreds of protesters turned out in downtown Plainfield for the Family March: Black Lives Matter on June 18. The Thursday evening rally started at Plainfield Central High School by…
Educating about race and equality should start at a very young age, and literature can be an important part of that process, says Melanie Koss, an associate professor in the Department…
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-14th, has announced that Illinois will receive $286 million through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. The act, which Underwood…
Eleven individuals face felony charges for alleged criminal conduct that occurred in Kane County during demonstrations on May 31-June 1 related to the May 25 death of George Floyd in…
Aurora’s night of rage gave way to a hopeful morning last week as volunteers descended on downtown to clean up and recover some of what was lost. Businesses owners, families and friends,…
A new study led by Northern Illinois University scientists suggests American winters late this century could experience significant decreases in the frequency, intensity and size of…
The City of Aurora has announced it will extend a nighttime curfew as well as travel restrictions through the weekend. The city said in a statement that a curfew initiated on May 31…
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