Staying at home gives time to plan gardens, think spring
April 2, 2020“Regardless of what is happening to us, spring is still happening,” said Richard Hentschel, horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension for DuPage, Kane and…
“Regardless of what is happening to us, spring is still happening,” said Richard Hentschel, horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension for DuPage, Kane and…
KENDALL COUNTY Prepare now for severe springtime weather Springtime can bring severe weather. Tornadoes can; happen anytime and anywhere; bring intense winds, over 200 MPH; and look…
Instead of transporting students to and from buildings Monday through Friday, East Aurora school drivers are now transporting snacks and sandwiches to students, and they’ve become…
Nine teens representing 4-H in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties earned top awards from Illinois 4-H, the state’s largest youth development program. “4-H youth from around…
Two top Aurora city officials are now under quarantine after receiving positive COVID-19 test results this week. Mayor Richard C. Irvin and Police Chief Kristen Ziman were both tested…
Installing a tunnel under the Union Pacific railroad in South Elgin to connect to portions of the 43-mile Fox River Trail that runs from Algonquin to Oswego is just one of several projects…
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-14th) will conduct a Facebook Live discussion this afternoon (March 25) with Dr. Amaal Tokars, executive director of the Kendall County Health Department,…
There is definitely a need for volunteers to help seniors, who are being impacted greatly by this COVID-19 pandemic. Things are changing daily. In light of all this, Senior Services…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Republicans waited too long to file a lawsuit challenging legislative maps drawn in 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week. As a result, the…
We can’t avoid the 8,000-pound elephant in the room any longer, so this week’s column will focus on tariffs and agricultural trade. You will also find valuable information on how…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker wrapped up a four-day trip to Mexico City, hopeful a trade mission to Mexico will yield new economic development in Illinois, even as tariffs threaten the stability…
SPRINGFIELD — Argo Community High School sophomore Luciana Deir wants to go into construction after she graduates. Her classmate, Angelica Turza, wants to work in advertising and…
John Petruszak opened his email to find a message he called “shocking”: the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development had rescinded two grants it had awarded to his advocacy…
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation that would prohibit public school students from using cellphones and other wireless communication devices during class time cleared a Senate committee March…