By Anthony Stanford – Janet Stephens, Bonnie Bogden, and Becky Clark are leaders for the classic film and book discussion groups at the Aurora Public Library (APL) West Branch. Stephens, who leads the West Branch non-fiction group, 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, has a love of
Recently, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) received the 2018 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Inspiring Programs in STEM Award honors colleges and universities that encourage and assist students from underrepresented groups
With new backpacks full of supplies and with heads ready to be filled with knowledge in their new grades, Mooseheart’s elementary, middle school, and high school students made their way Thursday, Aug. 16 to the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. Minutes after the opening bell, the routine was
A few individuals pose for the camera Friday at the Prisco Community Center during the Community Job Fair. The event was sponsored by Invest Aurora, Quad County Urban League, and the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce. Judy Dawson, right, is a developmental specialist at Invest Aurora. John Ross
The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.plano.lib.il.us or call 630-552-2009. • Knit and Crochet Group, Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon. This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarns, and
Victoria Garcia was an exchange student at West Aurora High School during the 2015-2016 school year through the Sunrise Rotary Aurora. Upon returning to Venezuela to follow her dream of a college education, she found universities were closing, therefore severely limiting any opportunity for a higher education. Seven families, who
By Bobby Narang – The high school Metro Suburban Blue Division underwent radical changes since the end of last season. Glenbard South and Walther Christian left the conference and Aurora Christian, Bishop McNamara, and St. Francis joined the league, after leaving the Chicago Catholic League. Glenbard South joined the Upstate
The Northern Illinois University football program experienced a bit of a recovery last season after a 5-7 record in 2016 and missing a bowl game. The Huskies ended 8-5 overall with an appearance in the Quick Lane Bowl Game in Detroit against Duke last season. If Northern Illinois corrals eight
By Robin Reder – Dolan and Murphy fastpitch softball team finshed with a 2-2 record at the 2018 International Softball Congress (ISC) World Tournament in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada last weekend. The 2-2 finish put the Dolan and Murphy Shamrocks in the top 24 in the world. They finished 22nd last
By Carter Crane – High school football teams will play opening games Friday and Saturday, with only two in our communities starting Saturday. Marmion Academy will be at DuPaul Prep at Chicago Academy at noon and West Chicago will be at South Elgin at 1:30 p.m.. Friday widespread Fall festivals
Friday, Aug. 24 Fox Valley* Hampshire at Jacobs, 7 Huntley at McHenry, 7 Southwest Prairie Joliet Central at Romeoville, 7 Joliet West at Plainfield North, 7 Plainfield Central at Oswego, 7 Plainfield East at Oswego East, 7 Plainfield South at Minooka, 7 Upstate Eight Bartlett at East Aurora, 7:30 Elgin
By Marissa Amoni – They could be Aurora’s power couple, but they don’t technically live in Aurora. Rebekah Axtell and Josh Schultz might reside a bit south of Aurora in Oswego, but their love for Aurora and its residents runs deep. Axtell and Schultz are currently working on a project
Naperville’s Senior Task Force announced recently that Naperville resident and long-time Riverwalk Adult Day Services volunteer Barbara Appelson has been named the winner of the inaugural Senior of the Year Award. Appelson will be formally presented with the 2018 award at the Tuesday, Sept. 4, City Council meeting. Appelson was
• Bliss Woods habitat restoration: A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon. Cutting and stacking of invasive brush and trees will be on the agenda. Bliss Woods is a beautiful, high-quality woodland with many unusual plants
Mara is a female Dark Calico who was born in February 2017. Mara is a sweet kitty who is playful. She will need a little time to warm up to her new surroundings. However, once she is comfortable with new humans she is very loving. She would do best in
Marmion Craft Show accepting applications Marmion Alumni Association is accepting applications for the 28th Annual Christmas Craft Show. The juried craft show will take place Thanksgiving weekend: Saturday, Nov. 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regole Field
