Senior causes compelling in making holiday donations
By Barb Nadeau – We have entered the holiday giving season, when everyone hopes to receive gifts and every cause and non-profit agency is hoping good will help its organization thrive, or survive. Many senior citizens would rather reduce their holiday giving, and focus on other priorities. We can be
Jennings Terrace holds 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast Bazaar in Aurora
Silent auction gifts fill the table Saturday at the Jennings Terrace 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast Bazaar in Aurora. The Jennings Terrace Auxiliary in Aurora was host to the 60th Annual Fall Bazaar and Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, Nov. 10. The all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast offered a variety of pancakes, in addition to
Oswego Seniors: Craft fair, computer class
The Oswego Senior Center, 156 E. Washington Street, Oswego, will be host to many events for seniors. All events will take place at the Oswego Senior Center unless otherwise noted. • Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The Oswego Senior Center’s annual Craft Fair will
Let’s Go Green!
• Kane County’s recycling guidelines: On average one in four items placed in a recycling cart is not recyclable, which has led to increased contamination. Plastic containers such as bottles, tubs, jugs, and jars are allowed, but flexible plastic packaging, pouches, bags, and wraps are not recyclable. Other items not
Blondie: Shy at first, loves to cuddle
Blondie is a female domestic short hair buff tabby who was born March 28, 2014. Blondie is a gorgeous, dainty, young lady; so sweet, but shy. It takes her time to become comfortable with new humans and new places. She will flop down for chin scratches and cuddles with her
Fundraiser forum
Children’s fundraiser in Yorkville Nov. 30 The second annual toy drive/fundraiser for Ann & Robert H. Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Rosati’s Pizza Pub of Yorkville, 1985 Marketview Drive, Yorkville. Everyone is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped
A Focus on History – November 15 through November 21
November 15 U.S. president Jimmy Carter welcomes Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the shah of Iran, and his wife, Empress (or “Shahbanou”) Farrah, to Washington. Over the next two days, Carter and Pahlavi discuss improving relations between the two countries. Two years later, the two leaders’ political fates would be further entwined
Freedom not free; government tyranny requires resistance
Not all heroes wear the uniform of war. In the United States, however, we take particular pride in recognizing as heroes those who have served in the military. Yet, while we honor our veterans with holidays, parades, discounts at retail stores and restaurants, and endless political rhetoric about their sacrifice
November 6 election results listed for county offices
DuPage County: Sheriff: Gregory H. Whalen, 48.76% voter percentage, 167,836 votes; James Mendrick, 51.24% 176,350. County Clerk: Jean Kaczmarek 52.16%, 179,518; Paul Hinds, 47.84%, 164,658. County Board: Chairman: Lynn LaPlante, 48.48%, 167,923; Dan Cronin, 51.52%, 178,470. District 1 (vote for 2): Ashley J. Selmon (D), 26.27%, 21,395;
First Midwest Veteran Town Hall in Aurora on Veterans Day
Roosevelt Aurora Post 84 is a partner with Illinois Joining Forces to host a Veterans Day “Open Mic” Veterans Town Hall immediately following the Veteran’s Day Parade in Downtown Aurora. The event will be held at the David L. Pierce Art and History Center after the conclusion of the Annual
Estimated 150 residents attend Aurora Public Library West Branch special citizens meeting November 8
By Lyle R. Rolfe – An estimated 150 residents turned out in the evening Thursday, Nov. 8 night for a special citizens meeting at the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library (APL). The meeting was called, APL officials said, to update residents on rumors regarding the West Branch’s future.
Large amounts of weapons, drugs, cash, and jewelry seized in Aurora parole compliance check
The Aurora Police Department, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), seized a large amount of weapons, drugs, cash, and jewelry while conducting a parole compliance check in Aurora Wednesday, Nov. 7. Thirteen felony charges were authorized by the Kane County State’s Attorney’s office against Terrell Alvarez, 23, of the
Second Annual Veterans Pantry in celebration of Veterans’ Day and the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corps
On Friday, November 9, the Fox Valley Marine Corps League and Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry will hold its Second Annual Veterans Pantry in celebration of Veterans’ Day and the 243rd birthday of the Marine Corps. All Veterans and their families are invited to Aurora Food Pantry at 1110 Jericho
East Aurora School District 131 Board, AFT Local 604, sign three-year contract
Gerry Mestek, president of East Aurora Council of American Federation of Teachers Local 604 holds the signed contract after he and East Aurora School Board president Annette Johnson signed the document at the East Aurora School Board District 131 meeting Monday, Nov. 5 at East Aurora High School. Executive assistant
Oswego suffers first football defeat this season to end playoff bid
Jack Hugunin, 42, top, brings down a Loyola Academy opponent with the ball in Saturday’s second round Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football game in the Wilmette. Visiting Oswego suffered its first defeat this season, 22-0, to end its season. Steve Groth photo
Underwood wins the 14th Congressional District
The projected mid-term blue wave of the Democratic Party in the U.S. held mixed results, however, it touched Illinois. Democratic Party candidate Lauren Underwood, a first-time candidate, won in the 14th District congressional race over 10-year incumbent and 20-year political representative, Randy Hultgren, Tuesday, Nov. 6. She received 52.1% of