State of the Village AddressOn May 28, Mayor Argoudelis will share highlights from 2025 and a preview of 2026 during the State of the Village. This year's event, hosted by the Plainfield Junior Woman's Club, will be held at The Farmhouse. For more information on the event and to register, click here.

Cubs have won 6th straight games and are now in a series against the Phillies. The Cubs turnaround comes from the fact that they are playing solid defense, strong starting pitching, and timely hitting. Greg Counsel has the Cubs bought into the concept of team baseball and focuses on advancing the runners. The Cubs players are not worried about their stats but rather care about winning. This is something the Club learned last year as they made the post season and went on to lose to the Brewers in the post season. Coming into the season, the focus was on how to get to the next level and try and get to the World Series. Starting the season, the Cubs lost key players like Mathew Boyd and Cade Horton to season ending injuries.

City of Aurora Hosts First-Ever Citywide Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25!Citywide Clean Up EventThe City of Aurora is set to host the first-ever Citywide Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 25 from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. throughout all 10 of the City's Wards!Each Ward will have one specific clean up location, as hundreds of volunteers are expected to come together in beautifying the community. The day of service will kick off at 8:30 A.M. on the Water Street Mall, located in front of Aurora City Hall, as volunteers will be greeted with coffee and donuts, plus pick up materials to begin the clean-up effort. “This event is an exciting opportunity for residents and staff to come together, celebrate neighborhood pride, and make a lasting, meaningful impact across Aurora while helping build a cleaner, stronger, and more connected community,” Community Engagement Manager Iliana Rivera-Núñez said. Those interested in volunteering can sign up utilizing the City’s new volunteer portal at volunteers.aurora.il.us.

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143rd Street East Extension UpdateThis week, the contractor completed the remaining storm sewer work at IL 126 and Naperville Road, poured the approach pavement for the DuPage River bridge, and poured pavement sections at the 143rd Street and IL 126 intersection. They also stained the Fletcher Lake retaining wall and began preparations for new pavement between Naperville Road and the bridge. Next week, the contractor will continue grading and storm sewer installation west of the bridge, prepare for the bridge parapet pour, begin installation of the bike path railing, and potentially place asphalt on Naperville Road.

Free Spring Collection Is ComingSpring cleanup trashThe free spring cleanup collection is happening on your regular garbage day during the week of April 6. Leaves, twigs, and other landscape materials should be placed in Kraft paper bags at the curb. Larger items such as furniture and rugs will also be collected.Click here for more information.

The Village of Montgomery Public Works Department planned to begin spring hydrant flushing in the Village and the unincorporated Boulder Hill subdivision this week (March 16), but Mother Nature had other plans. Due to the heavy rainfall preceding Sunday's snow, the Public Works Department will delay all three planned flushing weeks to allow the ground more time to dry. "By nature, flushing puts more water into the storm sewers, and we want to be cautious as several areas in the Village did see flooding with the vast amount of rain we had Sunday, which turned to snow overnight," said Superintendent of Streets, Shawn Murphy.

Cubs season opener is March 26th, and expectations are high on the North Side after last season’s post season appearances. In front of the Cubs this year will be unseating the Brewers in the NL Central. What hurt the Cubs last season were injuries and with the offseason Jed Hoyer addressed this mostly in pitching which the Cubs have heading into opening day eight possible starters with Justin Steele set to return in May. A big change that has already been positive is the addition of Alex Bregman at third base. He brings a winning attitude and commitment to improving the club house environment. Last season the Cubs had two young players in Michael Busch and Pete Crow Armstrong, and both had strong seasons but with a year under their belt and Alex Bregman’s mentorship this will add another asset to the Cubs. Rounding out the lineup Ian Happ, Nico Horner, and Dansby Swanson give the Cubs speed to make things happen on the base paths.

Final Call for the Community Kauffee SurveyCommunity Kauffee SurveyFinal call for the Community Kauffee survey. Let us know what we can do better and what you want to see more of before March 27.