EUREKA – The Peoria Symphony Chamber Players will perform “The Genius of Beethoven” at 7:30 p.m. April 19 in the Cerf Center at Eureka College.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students.

Crime in Kane's largest city declines

Final crime statistics released last week by the Aurora Police showed 2.05% reduction in violent crime last year along with an all-time low in confirmed firearm discharges.

PEORIA — Several parents in the Greater Peoria Area will soon be given identification cards that could help local law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children issue Amber Alerts in a matter of minutes, if their child goes missing.

MCLEAN — In the 1940s during World War II, residents of the Village of McLean voted in favor of banning the sale of alcohol in the village.

The village has been dry ever since.

Married couple James Bondi and Dr. Judith Vargas, of Aurora, share a long history with Waubonsee Community College.

Photo by News Bulletin staff.

Aurora's crown jewel (and one of it's best kept secrets) is stirring after a quiet and mild winter. Flowers are blooming and residents at its zoo and reptile house are attracting visitors.

Citing the need for skilled workers, the Caterpillar Foundation has made a $153,240 investment in the STEM Partnership School at Aurora University to support the development of its manufacturing curriculum. 

Spring rainbow trout season will open at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on Saturday, April 7 at 6 a.m.

Invitations are now their way to interested parties for the bi-annual awards banquet of the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame.

Chicago Fire battling Philadelphia in the 2012 season home opener this past Saturday.  Photo by News Bulletin staff.

Flags were unfurled and fans sang and cheered as Chicago's Major League Soccer team returned home for the first time in 2012 at suburban Toyota Park last Saturday. And the faithful were rewarded with a 1-0 victory over Philadelphia.  

Enhance home appearance, save energy with careful design

Landscaping enhances your home, not only by improving its appearance and creating useful outdoor spaces, but also by helping to maintain comfortable indoor living spaces. 

North Central College celebrates contemporary classical music during its second annual Sounds of New Music Festival April 11-12. The two-day festival will feature performances by the Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo and Bang on a Can All-Stars.