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An Aurora music room will give free history lessons with upcoming screenings
The Venue in Aurora will offer two free movie nights this summer. The first one highlights “Woodstock.” This documentary illustrates the start of the 1960s counterculture movement. It includes include artist interviews, performances and more. The second film is “Cheat You Fair: The Story of Maxwell Street.”
Aurora Man Charged with Aggravated Fleeing After Leading Naperville Police on High-Speed Chase Exceeding 100 MPH
An Aurora resident is facing severe legal repercussions after allegedly leading Naperville police on a dangerous high-speed chase that culminated in his car crashing into a patrol vehicle. According to a press release issued by DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres, Mitchell Simmons, 31, has been charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, Aggravated Assault on an Officer among other misdemeanor and petty traffic offenses.
Metea Valley athletes surprise the families of first responders
On July 4th, members of the Metea Valley girls’ basketball and soccer team partnered with Buddy Helpers by surprising kids of first responders like the military, Chicago police, and firefighter families with new bikes. The gesture was a thank you to those first responders working tirelessly to keep everyone safe.
48-year-old Aurora man reported missing
AURORA, Ill. — Police in Aurora are asking the public’s help in locating a missing man. Gerardo Navarro, 48, was last seen on Tuesday wearing a gray shirt, red shorts and white shoes. No other information was provided. Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call 630-256-5500.
Fox Valley Park District Presents: Beauty and the Beast Junior at West Aurora High School
West Aurora High School is set to host the Fox Valley Park District’s Summer Stage Junior production of “Beauty and the Beast Junior,” a charming adaptation of the beloved Disney classic. This delightful musical will run from July 25-27, featuring performances that promise to captivate audiences of all ages.
Members of Aurora Girl Scout Troop 4785 receive awards during local ceremony
An Aurora Girl Scout and Troop Leader were honored with high honor awards Wednesday night. Alaina Nelson-Carrillo received her Gold Award, the Girl Scout's top honor, in a ceremony at Aurora’s Wesley United Methodist Church where she is a member of several groups based at the church, including GSA Troop 4785. The award was presented by Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) Treasurer Scott McCleary.
Summertime is crucial in preparing student athletes
Student athletes are always looking to challenge themselves no matter the season. Athletes must work to balance their time between scheduling drills and their social life. Training as a student-athlete looks different in the summer compared to the school year. The free time allows for more devotion and prompts growth, better performance and skills. However, daily practices can lead to burn out over time.
Kroger-Albertson's merger halted; future of 35 Illinois Mariano's, Jewel stores uncertain
The Kroger-Albertson's merger has been halted.The state of Colorado has filed a lawsuit to permanently block Kroger and Albertson's business plans until a court rules on the "megamerger," the state's attorney general said. Friday.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe block on the merger puts the future of 35 Mariano's and Jewel Osco stores in Illinois into uncertainty. Kroger and Albertson's had previously released a full list of all the stores they would sell off if their merger is approved, which included the 35 Illinois stores.The two grocery chains had committed in September 2023 to selling more...
IL FOP: Sean Grayson fired ‘without just cause’, files grievance
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council filed a grievance saying the deputy that shot Sonya Massey in the face was terminated “without just cause.” Sean Grayson shot 36-year-old Sonya Massey in the head while responding to a call at her home. Grayson was charged with first-degree murder earlier this month. […]
IDOC, police department issue statement on ‘inflammatory’ Facebook posts
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Two Illinois agencies have issued statements about offensive comments made on social media Thursday. The Illinois Department of Corrections issued a statement announcing a correctional officer has been placed on administrative leave after they made an offensive Facebook post. “The Department has been made aware of social media posting on Facebook […]
Illinois State Police sued for giving accused Highland Park mass shooter FOID card
(The Center Square) – While Illinois State Police face litigation in the Court of Claims over the accused Highland Park shooter applying for and receiving a Firearm Owners ID card before the 2022 mass shooting, the agency’s director is touting successes in blocking firearms from prohibited individuals. On...
Reports Say Pizza Chain with 22 Illinois Places May Go Bankrupt
It's not easy trying to be a restaurant these days and national chains are certainly not excluded. Multiple reports say that a pizza chain that currently has 22 restaurants in Illinois is exploring bankruptcy possibilities. These business rumors aren't coming from small potato sources either. The Wall Street Journal and...
3 stateline communities receive funding to replace lead service lines
ILLINOIS (WIFR) - Communities in Winnebago, Ogle and Jo Daviess counties will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars to replace lead service lines. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency announced a total of $43,159,886 for 17 cities and villages to improve their water infrastructure. Stateline communities receiving funding:. The Village of...
Report Shows 110% Rise in Illinois Domestic Violence Deaths as Advocates Call for Action
Advocacy groups are sounding the alarm on a spike in domestic violence cases. A new report from the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence deaths in Illinois rose by 110% last year, with 94 incidents of domestic violence leading to 120 deaths in 2023. That includes 107 homicides and 13 suicides in which the perpetrators took their own lives. That’s up from the previous year, when there were 45 incidents that led to 57 deaths.
Freedom Alliance leader addresses issues with energy sources
(The Center Square) – Concerns are being raised as solar energy facilities displace Midwestern farmland. The Institute for Energy Research reports that the target for solar operations is increasingly in the Midwest, where government subsidies allow solar companies to pay more to rent land than the farmers feeding the nation. Myke Luebbers of the Illinois Freedom Alliance said there were more green areas in Southern California before solar farms were...
Illinois mandates utilities report residents’ water usage to wastewater agencies
(The Center Square) – An Illinois state senator has concerns about a new law possibly allowing wastewater agencies to charge consumers more. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 5459 into law earlier this month. The law mandates a public utility that provides drinking water services report water usage of a resident to a municipal wastewater agency upon request. Two senators opposed the measure in the Illinois Senate. State Sen. Craig...
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