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Geneva adopts Passport mobile parking pay system

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 20, 2016

Following a model established in many Chicago suburbs, Geneva will launch a new parking payment mobile app called Passport on Monday for the convenience of downtown commuters, shoppers and visitors.

Geneva highlights hydrant art winners

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 19, 2016

Geneva residents who haven’t yet caught a glimpse of the city’s artfully decorated fire hydrants can take a virtual tour to see the results of the City Council’s “Art on Fire” 2016 hydrant design competition.

Geneva Cultural Arts Commission adds second downtown bike art piece

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 12, 2016

Fanciful yet functional fine art now graces downtown Geneva in the form of a bicycle rack sculpted by local resident and artist James Jenkins.

Hultgren votes for bill to require U.S. tracking of Iranian officials' assets

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2016

To spotlight the details of Iranian financial transactions, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Naperville) recently voted with a House majority to pass H.R. 5461 — the Iranian Leadership Asset Transparency Act — which would require disclosure of financial assets of the leaders of what Hultgren called the world’s largest terrorist-sponsoring government.

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Hultgren hosts roundtable to discuss Illinois community college issues

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2016

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Naperville) recently organized a roundtable of community-college leaders to address major issues facing higher education at a gathering of his Higher Education Advisory Committee (HEAC) in Washington, D.C.

Longtime zoologist to take reins at Aurora's Phillips Park Zoo

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 17, 2016

Zoologist Margaret Bowen recently accepted the top position of zoo manager at Aurora’s Phillips Park Zoo, a century-old institution, bringing almost two decades of expertise in the field of animal care at clinics and zoos nationwide.

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AU professor, advocate to be grand marshal of Fiestas Patrias Parade

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2016

Aurora residents can mark their calendars for 11 a.m. on Sept. 11, when Aurora University (AU) professor and active community advocate Eva Serrano will lead the downtown 2016 Fiestas Patrias Parade as grand marshal.

Aurora on consumer website's Top 10 Best Cities for Families list

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 10, 2016

Aurora is one of 10 cities chosen as the Top 10 Best Cities for Families by consumer finance website WalletHub, adding new status to its existing accolades.

Algonquin to host annual 'It's Our River Day' at Cornish Park

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Celebrate the great outdoors at Algonquin’s annual "Explore the Outdoors at It's Our River Day" from 1-4 p.m. on Sept. 17, at the downtown area’s Cornish Park, featuring cleanup activity, educational events and fun for all ages.

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Aurora's Pride of the Neighborhood entries due Wednesday

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 3, 2016

Encouraging residents to trim and tidy up, top off trees and cut back shrubs, Aurora Mayor Tom Weisner recently invited constituents to participate in the city’s first-ever Pride of the Neighborhood Program to solicit and show off local landscaping enhancements.

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Smodilla blasts 'finger-pointing, crybaby Democrat tactics'

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 25, 2016

Tracy Smodilla, the Republican candidate for the State Senate District 22 seat, recently slammed State Rep. Robert Martwick (D-Dist. 19) and his allies for complaining about their delayed paychecks in Springfield, calling one of Martwick’s arguments in particular an obvious distraction.

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Smodilla on food-stamp reform: Should Illinois emulate Maine?

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 25, 2016

If the state ups the ante for food-stamp eligibility by asking more of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients, families might enjoy better health, and Illinois might enjoy greater wealth, Senate District 22 GOP candidate Tracy Smodilla said recently.

‘Collective Muse' collage art exhibit debuts tonight in Aurora

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Beginning with an opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. today, 30 collage artists’ works will grace the Aurora Public Art Commission in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.

Geneva officials considering Mill Race Inn demolition request

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

Shodeen Construction Co., a local business, has applied to the City of Geneva’s building division for a permit to demolish the derelict Mill Race Inn property at 4 E. State Street in the downtown area.

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AACC: School-supply donors get 50 percent off on pet adoptions

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

From now through Sept. 30, Aurora-area residents can donate for dogs or contribute for cats in a joint adoption incentive project arranged between Aurora Animal Control and Care (AACC) and the Aurora school system.

Evans signs Taxpayers United of America pledge

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 11, 2016

Elgin resident Richard Evans, the Republican candidate in the District 22 State Senate race, recently signed a petition to qualify for an endorsement from a nationwide taxpayer consumer group, Taxpayers United of America (TUA).

West Dundee stretch soon may have highest property taxes in nation

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 5, 2016

The dubious moniker of “national tax capital” could be bestowed on the tiny village of West Dundee if a recent board proposal to re-designate its downtown zone as a Special Services Area (SSA) is approved.

Aurora to brighten dark roads, alleys, thanks to ComEd LED-light grant

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 4, 2016

Roads and alleys in Aurora — one of 23 communities to win ComEd’s Powering Safe Communities award — will benefit from better lighting with a $10,000 grant from regional utility company ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

Aurora airport offers up-close look at classic flying machines

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 15, 2016

Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar Grove invites the public to its Commemorative Air Force (CAF) AirPower History Tour, open today through Sunday at the airport, featuring various iconic aircraft, close-up views and remarkable rides.

Nine Kane townships looking for a few good precinct workers

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Nine Kane County townships are in need of citizens to anchor Republican precinct committees — Big Rock, Blackberry, Burlington, Hampshire, Kanesville, Plato, Rutland, Sugar Grove and Virgil Townships — with up to several vacancies in each jurisdiction.

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