Cubs  have returned to spring training and with new Clubhouse leader Alex Bregman is changing the approach his teammates are taking towards preparing for the season. Cubs lost Kyle Tucker who signed with the Dodgers in the offseason and signed Alex Bregman to help replace his offense production. However, the Cubs also got a player who leads by example and is helping to shape the new culture in the clubhouse that will see the Cubs build on last season 92 wins and getting all the way to the NLCS before losing to the Brewers in 7 games.

Kaneland continues Historic Season up next playing the Central Rockets 

Upcoming DatesFebruary 28 -- Village Board on Your Block at Hometown ExpoMarch 2 -- General Primary Election: Early Voting Begins at Village HallMarch 3 -- Village Board MeetingsMarch 4 -- State of the Village AdressMarch 11 -- General Primary Election: Early Voting Ends at Village HallMarch 16 -- Village Board MeetingsMarch 17 -- General Primary Election Day

FEBRUARY ATHLETIC SPOTLIGHT!Kaneland School District 302The No. 23 Knights are the only undefeated team in the Super 25. Go Knights!

Riverfront Pergola ProjectThe contractor took advantage of the warmer weather this week and finished up concrete pours for pathways and the areas surrounding the active and passive pergolas. They also began installing the recreational tables (chess and backgammon!) and stools near the active pergolas.

Oswego's Strategic PlanStrategic PlanOswego is growing with purpose.

Bears have pivoted and now have made their decision to move the team and build new stadium in Northwest Indiana in the City of Hammond. The public statement comes on the same day that the Bears were meeting with the Governor’s Office finalizing a public works bill that would fund improvements for the Arlington Heights property. Bears President Kevin Warren made the final decision not to continue to pursue the Illinois plan out of frustration of two years of negations of with no movement. Now looking at the details of both plans, the Bears will bring 2 billion dollars and invest in the project, Indiana will cover 2 billion in public improvements, and the final Billion will come from the NFL and private funding. This will allow the Bears to build the stadium and own the rights and improve money-making ventures through license, and ticket sales. So why do we feel that this is not the best path forward for the Bears. Here is the reason why! Northwest Indiana has many obstacles to overcome first they do not have the infrastructure to support the expropriate Bears plan that includes future commercial and residential growth as part of the Stadium development plan. This is in terms of overall population, economic downturn, and road and amenities that are currently in place. Northwest Indiana Economically does not match Suburban Cook County that has access to some of the wealthiest areas in the Country like DuPage County and the surrounding Chicago Suburbs.

The Village of Montgomery proudly announced the recipients of its inaugural Employee Awards Program, a new peer-nominated initiative recognizing outstanding employees whose work reflects the Village's strategic priorities and core values.

Cubs are back and ready to build on last season’s success of winning 92 games and winning their first post-season victory in eight years. Well the off season has been busy shoring up the pitching staff and perhaps the biggest surprise is the signing of Alex Bregman in free agency who has already changed the atmosphere in the club house. Last season finally ended the Cubs season was mental toughness in terms that the Cubs battled in late season to make the playoffs and then battled in post season to beat the Padres and then again with the Brewers to push that series to seven games. This season a Veteran like Alex Bregman in the lineup will change both the dynamic to the order and the atmosphere in the Clubhouse. Bregman brings veteran leadership and someone who has won two world series titles and will influence his teammates. The adage in sports is that you need to learn how to lose before you can win. That where Alex Bregman comes into play offering leadership in the Clubhouse and teaching the Cubs how to win. Players like Pete Crow Armstrong and Mathew Busch will benefit as young players learning how to mov to the next level and helping this Cubs squad to mature and focus on winning those tough one run games in the Dog Days of the Summer that will help them when it comes to the post season. The added experience will help the Cubs to learn. So as simple as it is with Adding Alex Bregman will allow the Cubs to garner more experience and learn from It and we will be witnessing the Alex Bregman Affect!

Registration is now open for the City of Aurora’s Special Lawn Mowing Support Program! This program provides eligible seniors (62 and over) and individuals living with legally recognized disabilities who are in need with scheduled lawn mowing support from April through October 2026.

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Header_CityOfLightsTonight: Meet & Greet with Negro League Baseball Legend, Dennis Biddle!The City of Aurora, in partnership with Aurora Public Art, Alderman At-Large Will White, Ward 9 Alderman Edward J. Bugg, and Community Advocacy Awareness Network Director, Mary Fultz, will host a meet and greet with Negro League baseball star Dennis Biddle to kick off Black History Month.