Kane County Crusader

27/06/2024

27/06/2024

A Chicago suburb was just named the "safest and most affordable" city in the U.S., according to a new ranking -- and it wasn't the only Illinois spot to make the cut.

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27/06/2024

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Batavia.

26/06/2024

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Aurora.

26/06/2024

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

26/06/2024

By Peter HancockCapitol News [email protected] Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday, June 25, to create a new cabinet-level State agency dedicated to early childhood education and development. Gov. JB Pritzker holds up Senate Bill 1 after signing it into law, flanke...

26/06/2024

By Jason Crane Mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin, presents awards and street signs in honor of Aurora track athletes Patrick Hilby from Aurora Central High School, left, and Kewon Marshall from West Aurora High School. Hilby is the National Champion in the 800 meters with a time of 1:47.55 at the New B...

26/06/2024

Covenant Living at the Holmstad's resident association gave scholarships to six graduating students employed by the senior living community.

26/06/2024

One of your neighbors posted in Arts & Entertainment. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

26/06/2024

Independence Day this year provides 248 years since the historic and significant signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. At the time, the gathering to declare a colonial development separate from the anchor, the original nation, England, was a new twist, new development. The older....

26/06/2024

St. Charles School District 303 board extends Superintendent Gordon’s contract

The new superintendent contract was approved in an unanimous vote at a special meeting of the District 303 School Board on Monday.

26/06/2024

Sunday, June 23Dear editor; As many of you are floundering over who to vote for, Joe Biden or Donald Trump, I say choose what to vote for, democracy or fascism. As a child, the poem “If”, plaque hung on the wall of our kitchen. I spent a lot of time pondering its words when I...

26/06/2024

June 22, 2024Dear editor; Some thoughts on upholding a useful idiot. After Donald Trump took office in January 2017, he wasted no time getting Americans accustomed to his lies. He claimed, “It was the largest crowd ever!” at his presidential inauguration then he shamed White House chief of staff...

26/06/2024

By Russ George Members of the Diabetes Club of Fox Valley held their second annual “Tee Off to Defeat Diabetes” golf outing, Friday, June 21, at Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golf View Road, in Sugar Grove, with a 1 p.m. shotgun start, in 90 degree-plus temperatures. Golfers who participated in the...

26/06/2024

Plano American Legion Post #395 will be host to its first family fun picnic, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 29, 510 E. Dearborn Street in Plano. Burgers, hot dogs, table service, children’s games, bounce house, bags for the adults, will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and suggested do...

26/06/2024

Fox Valley Orchestra will open a three-concert "Summer Pops" series on Sunday, June 30. Fox Valley Orchestra will open a three-concert "Summer Pops" series on Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. with "FVO Goes West" at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 27 S. Edgelawn Drive in Aurora. FV Orchestra photo Themed "FVO...

26/06/2024

Fox Valley Brass Band director Victor Anderson reacts to audience applause after leading the 40-piece band in a free concert Sunday at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

26/06/2024

Suburban Chicago Norwegian-Americans from Sons of Norway Polar Star Lodge 5-472 marched in Sunday's Swedish Days Grand Parade in Geneva.

26/06/2024

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the second anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade: “It is hard to believe it has been two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, dism...

26/06/2024

By Ricky Rieckert This week, I’m taking you west on East New York Street in remembrances of Aurora to Broadway, from my old homestead. But first, I wanted to tell you about, Harold O’Brien, who lived across the street from me. When we were 7 and 8 years old, we would swap baseball cards. Neither...

26/06/2024

Ingredients1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1/2 green bell pepper, diced1/2 onion, minced3 cloves garlic, minced1 egg1 tablespoon chili powder1 teaspoon cumin1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce2/3 cup bread crumbs Directions1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat,....

26/06/2024

All those who read this, or who hear my voice aloudHave every reason on this day to stand unbowed.On every other day as well, that is allowed,To state, “As an American, I’m standing proud!” For you are not an accident; you are a plan.A nation geared to be ruled by the common man.So you have...

26/06/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our society, impacting many aspects of our everyday lives. If you'd like to learn more about its capabilities, an upcoming Aurora Public Library District (APLD) program entitled, AI Playground: Experiment & Learn, will give a basic introduction to...

26/06/2024

Sports Lineup June 27 – July 7

25/06/2024

Charlie Gilbert of Aurora, right, assembles a sandwich during an Art and Soul camp Monday, June 24 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora.

25/06/2024

St. Charles School District 303 board extents Superintendent Gordon’s contract

The new superintendent contract was approved in an unanimous vote at a special meeting of the District 303 School Board on Monday.

25/06/2024

By Woodrow Carroll With the death of Major League Baseball icon, Willie Mays, last week, the distinction of being the oldest living Hall of Fame member belongs to former Chicago White Sox great, Luis Aparicio. In addition Aparicio, 90, is the lone Sox member alive of the 1959 World Series team. Apar...

25/06/2024

Scholarships Awarded To High School Students By Covenant Living at the Holmstad

Batavia, Ill.: The resident association of Covenant Living at the Holmstad recently awarded scholarships to six of the graduating seniors employed at the senior living community in Batavia. The major source of scholarship funds is proceeds from the sale of merchandise at the community’s annual Baz...