By Woodrow Carroll In spite of taking two of three games from the Tampa Bay Rays to conclude a 10-game road trip, the Chicago White Sox returned home badly bruised after losing eight of 10 road games. The Sox fell to 44-52 with the return home to play a 10-game...
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The Plano Community Library, 15 W. North Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit planolibrary.info or call 630-552-2009. • Writers’ Group, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Writers will discuss their work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration...
By Russ George The Cosmopolitan Club of Aurora and Sycamore Speedway, are joining together, to bring an awareness about Diabetes, Saturday, July 27, at Sycamore Speedway, Route 64, Maple Park. Gates will open at 6 p.m.. The Cosmo members are looking forward to the “Race to Fight Diabetes”, meeting with...
The Messenger Public Library of North Aurora, 113 Oak Street, will be host to many events. For more information and to register, visit www.messengerpl.org or call. • The True Story of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, Heroine of the Titanic, Saturday, July 27, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. The story of...
July 22, 2019Dear editor; The Illinois Department of Transportation has sent an answer to me that I correctly have identified the engineering standards for length of “yellow change interval,” but cannot make it a mandate for city government of Aurora. I have been educating individuals that the way to survive...
July 21, 2019 Dear editor: Medicare is a true lifesaver for those of us over 65 and those of us with disabilities. However, the premiums for the supplemental plans are costly, and choosing the best Part D prescription plan is downright confusing. Furthermore, too often when the doctor wants to...
July 25 Workers stage a general strike, believed to be the Nation’s first, in St. Louis, in support of striking railroad workers. The successful strike was ended when approximately 3,000 federal troops and 5,000 deputized special police kill at least 18 individuals in skirmishes around the city. – 1877. Louise...
By John W. Whitehead “Since when have we Americans been expected to bow submissively to authority and speak with awe and reverence to those who represent us? The constitutional theory is that we the people are the sovereigns, the state and federal officials only our agents. We who have the...
Downtown Taste tickets available Attendees of Aurora’s Downtown Taste can treat themselves to an eating extravaganza from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 in downtown Aurora. Foodies can explore the downtown and enjoy diverse, authentic food, and culinary treats while supporting the Exchange Club of Aurora and their...
Habitat restoration Bliss Woods work day: A habitat restoration work day will be held at Bliss Woods Forest Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27. The group will meet in the main parking lot off of Bliss Road in Sugar Grove. Tasks will include cutting invasive brush and...
Grandpa, I recently retired and have been watching some of those true crime shows on television. I am seeing my own life and marriage played out in pieces of several of the shows. My wife is (several) years younger than I. We have only been married (a few) years and...
The Roosevelt-Aurora American Legion Post 84 continues to celebrate its centennial anniversary of serving veterans and families in the Aurora area by presenting another family band concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at the Barn Venue at Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora, near the main parking lot....
Numbers, numbers everywhere. I remember the old days when there were just a few numbers: A three, one, a couple of sevens. Of course, since Old Testament days, there’s been the dreaded 666 hanging over, or worse, possibly on our heads, appearing as a birthmark on a random scalp. But...
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His voice was exceptionally smooth when he sat on a stool and sang a song. There was no gyrating commotion behind him. Just a man singing his song. His tenor voice recorded 43 albums of which 15 turned gold. He sold more than 100 Million records worldwide. His voice was...
Nomination open for Woman of Power SHARE (Supporting Hope and Respecting Everyone) Fox Valley is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 11th Annual Woman of Power Award. SHARE recognizes women for their significant volunteer contributions to the Fox Valley area and its citizens and for their...
AOC “Squad”: Who in the media is responsible for this term in the reference to four members of the House of Representatives? MEDIAite Colby Hall addresses this issue in the following article: “Among the many horrible news trends that have occurred of late, near the top of that list is...
With this fast-paced world we live in, it’s hard to unwind, relax, and take care of our bodies. Whether it’s the phone buzzing because you received another notification, or your mind is racing about all the things you have to do and don’t want to forget, we all have many...
