First Lutheran Church of Plano preschool students reflect how disciples bask in a bright light. From left, Greyson, Gaige, Bo, Elizabeth, Maddie, and John. Submitted photo...
Bolingbrook High School’s boys basketball team savors the sectional championship Friday following a thrilling 66-64 victory against Oswego East in the championship game. Bolingbrook advanced to Tuesday’s super-sectional against 2018 State champion Belleville West at Illinois State University in Normal. Al Benson/The Voice...
Geneva High School’s boys basketball team celebrates with the sectional championship plaque Friday at Bartlett High School. Geneva defeated Downers Grove North, 75-70, in the championship game. The Vikings took a 32-1 won-loss record to play Rockford East in the Northern Illinois University DeKalb Class 4A Super-sectional Tuesday, one step...
Glenbard South High School boys basketball team reflects victory in a 42-38 sectional final game against Burlington Central. The team follows the girls footsteps after their second in State finish. The boys advanced to the early game in Tuesday’s Northern Illinois University DeKalb Suer-sectional against Peoria Manual. Submitted photo...
Garret Sneed, 10, of Geneva High School in Friday’s Bartlett tournament championship game, looks for a teammate while falling out of bounds. Sneed draws focus from head coach Scott Henning, left, the Downers Grove North head coach James Thomas and reserves, Downers Groves North players Semaj Henderson and Trey Boston,...
By Bobby Narang – The Neuqua Valley High School boys volleyball team nearly made program history last season. The Wildcats advanced to the program’s first State championship game, but dropped a thrilling three-set decision to Lincoln-Way East. After winning the first set, the Wildcats were on the verge of a...
Oswego East High School’s Kamron Battle, 23, rebounds against Bolingbrook defenders in the Class 4A sectional championship at East Aurora Friday. Bolingbrook won, 66-64. Al Benson/The Voice...
Oswego East High School’s Demari Grant moves past Bolingbrook defender Joseph Yesufu Friday. Oswego East lost to Bolingbrook 66-64. Al Benson/The Voice...
Over-used March Madness, yes, nonetheless it is true. One and done. Victory or go home. Packed gyms. Overtimes. Rallies. Scoring records. It’s basketball tournament time. March Madness. Elite teams take runs deep into tournaments. A few teams pull surprises. Agony of defeat and ecstasy of victory. Yes. • Wheaton College,...
Entering last week, the Northern Illinois University men’s basketball team had little hope of finishing the regular season on a positive note. Road games with Central Michigan and Ball State, two teams which had knocked off the Huskies in DeKalb earlier in the season, were on tap. In what was...
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Schedule Friday, March 15 IHSA State Tournament Class 3A Semifinals at Peoria Civic Center DePaul vs. Chicago Bogan, 11 East St. Louis vs. Peoria Manual, 1 IHSA State Tournament Class 4A Semifinals at Peoria Civic Center Evanston vs.Rockford East, 5:30 Belleville W. vs. Chicago Curie, 7:15 Saturday, March 16 IHSA...
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By John Montesano – Due to a crisis in my personal life, the Veteran of the Month feature was temporarily put on hold, but it will be resumed in April. That personal situation was full of a great deal of grieving and reflection. How the passing of an individual affects...
The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its monthly dinner meeting Tuesday, March 19 at Grandma’s Table Restaurant, 1700 Douglas Road, Montgomery, just north of U.S. Route 30. A reception will begin at 5:15 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.. —Aurora Navy League Council 247...
The Batavia American Legion Post 504 will hold it’s next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the Batavia VFW, 645 S. River Street, Batavia. The Post meets the third Tuesday of each month. All veterans are invited to attend. More information regarding the Post’s activities can be...
The American Legion Riders Post 181 from Sandwich will sponsor a “Soup’s On!” Luncheon from 11 am to 2 pm. Saturday, March 23 at the Sandwich VFW, 713 S. Main Street. Donations are $6 to sample the variety of soups, desserts, and corn bread. Donations will go to the Sandwich...
• Bolingbrook Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil & Electronics Collection Event: A collection of nearly all types of electronics and household chemicals, hazardous materials and liquids will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23. All participants are asked to make an appointment at www.willcountygreen.com. Individuals who sign...
Abby is a female Domestic Short Hair Tortie who was born in August 2018. Abby and her sibling, Jules, came from a farm in January. Abby loves her toys and will run around a room trying to get a sibling to chase her. When she is tired she loves to...
Hawaiian Luau for Woman’s Club The Woman’s Club of Aurora will be host to a Hawaiian Luau fundraiser Saturday, March 23 at Belle Salle Banquets, 1920 East New York Street, Aurora. A professional group of dancers from Aloha Chicago Entertainment will give a performance following the luncheon. Doors will open...
