Ron Kelso, Board chairman of Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, shares information Monday, at the Rotary Club of Aurora, at Two Brothers Roundhouse. Founded in 1989, Habitat works in partnership with God and individuals of all faiths and races to develop communities for people in need. They have rehabilitated 62
John Diederich, chief operating officer of Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, relates with Kiwanis Club of Aurora members Tuesday, at the Prisco Center, his experience at a 2017 concert in Las Vegas when a mass shooting occurred. The gunman opened fire on a crowd of concertgoers at the Route
It’s that time of year again, and the city government of Aurora is making sure there will be enough salt on hand to melt snow and ice from city streets during the Winter this year. “We’ve already applied salt twice this month,” said Tim Forbes, Aurora’s superintendent of streets. “We
Grandpa says: Happy Thanksgiving to all. I am publishing letters from convicts and ex-convicts who have written to tell of their gratitude for the prison system. Grandpa is not replying to these letters in print. Grandpa is neither endorsing nor condemning these statements. Opinions expressed are those of the writer.
College of DuPage Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Brian W. Caputo, vice president of administration and CFO at the College, as the new interim president. Dr. Caputo will begin January 1, 2019 to replace outgoing president Dr. Ann Rondeau, who will step down at the end of
Miriam Meza – We give a special thanks to all our customers for the continued support of the Aurora Public Library and Foundation. From the attendance at our events, to the relationships built with us, and the collections that are used, we care about it all. Thanks to our customers
Through a generous grant from the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley, Maddie’s Mitten March makes critical repairs to the buses that distribute cold weather clothing to those is need. “We are very grateful to the Community Foundation for this grant,” said Madeline Bozik, president of Maddie’s Mitten March.
The first place and designer’s choice award winning dress design of the iFashion 2018 competition is on exhibit through December at the Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia. The dress was created by designer Mackenzie Lewis-LaMonte, left, who is an avid reader. Her love of reading inspired her
Class 8A Game 31 — Brother Rice (13-0) vs. Loyola Academy (10-3) at Champaign Memorial Stadium, Sat., Nov. 24, 7 p.m.. Class 7A Game 31 — Nazareth Academy (12-1) vs. St. Charles North (10-3) at Champaign Memorial Stadium, Sat., Nov. 24, 4 p.m.. Class 6A Game 31 — Cary-Grove (13-0)
Class 8A Game 29 — Brother Rice 14, Marist 3; Game 30 — Loyola Academy 24, Lincoln-Way East 16. Class 7A Game 29 — Nazareth Academy 47, Batavia 28; Game 30 — St. Charles North 27, Mt. Carmel 21, 2 ot. Class 6A Game 29 — Cary-Grove 28, Niles Notre
By Bobby Narang – IC Catholic Prep High School running back Kyle Franklin’s game-turning run occurred in two forms during Saturday’s Class 4A State semifinal football game against visiting Richmond-Burton. With the Knights held scoreless at halftime, Franklin burst out of the locker room and darted on to the field
Aurora University Thursday, Nov. 15 announced National Football League (NFL) legend Don Beebe is the Spartans football head coach. Beebe, highly regarded by coaches, players, and fans for his strong character, robust work ethic and perseverance, embodies Aurora University athletics’ core values of academic success, social responsibility, and athletic championships.
Northern Illinois University defensive tackle Weston Kramer, Marmion Academy graduate, takes down Miami of Ohio’s Alonzo Smith Wednesday, Nov. 14. Miami won, 13-7. David Toney, Photographing Tomorrows Memory
University of Illinois kicked off to Iowa Saturday in their Big Ten football game in Champaign. Almost immediately, the host Illini picked off an Iowa pass. Would it be a repeat of two weeks earlier when Illinois beat favored Minnesota by 24 points? No! Iowa settled down and soon had
By John Schutt – NASCAR Monster Energy series, Ford Eco-Boost 400, Miami Homestead Speedway, Homestead, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 18. Joey Logano won the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Series Championship Sunday, his first Monster Series championship victory. In second place was Martin Truex, Jr., third was Kevin Harvick, forth was Kyle
Tournament names and last dates are championship games Oswego/Naperville Hoops for Healing, Nov. 19-21, 23, West Aurora, Neuqua Valley, Hinsdale Central, Downers South, Oswego East. St. Charles East Ron Johnson, Nov. 19-1, 23-24, East Aurora, Willowbrook, Hampshire, South Elgin. Batavia Ken Peddy, Nov. 19-21, 23-24, Marmion, Kaneland, Waubonsie Valley. Wheaton
