Little Mr. and Miss Aurora 2019
Little Mr. and Miss Aurora winners show their trophies in front of Aurora City Seal and following the announcement of their naming at the Aurora City Council Tuesday.
Oswego Veterans Serenity Park dedication ceremony
Approximately 500 were in attendance Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Veterans Serenity Park dedication in Oswego. There were seven articulate speakers, started by Dave Krahn, chairman of the Veterans Serenity Park Committee.
Oswego’s Veterans Serenity Park dedication fitting tribute
Approximately 500 were in attendance Sunday, Nov. 10 at the Veterans Serenity Park dedication in Oswego. There were seven articulate speakers, started by Dave Krahn, chairman of the Veterans Serenity Park Committee.
Request: Donate Winter coats
By Cat Battista, Executive director, Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry This week in Chicagoland, Winter blew down upon us hard and fiercely. Even the Veterans Day parade put on by the city government of Aurora had to be moved inside, which was lovely and inspirational. When I left the observance...
Anne Bradstreet first published writer of the American Colonies
This week you will meet the first prominent poet of early English poets of North America. Anne Bradstreet was the first writer in England’s North America Colonies to be published. Her first collection, The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America, was popular both in England and America in 1650....
Neighborhood Activities 10-14-19
Aurora • Through December 12 Neighborhood Festival Funding Grant The city government of Aurora offers financial assistance to organizations planning neighborhood events in 2020. Funding, which is limited to $1,500 per applicant, is made available to assist groups which will be host to public events designed to educate, benefit, organize,...
On fond memories of injuries, sickness, during basic training
Around Veterans Day, I try to write something that qualifies as inspirational, heroic, and military-related. To that end, I decided to write about me. Unfortunately, this eliminated the first two qualifications, but left the third. If any of you out there have read my book (Oh, no, another shameless plug...
Coffee with State representative Stephanie Kifowit at two sites
Continuing her efforts to be accessible to the residents she serves, State representative Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, announces her schedule of Coffee with Kifowit events throughout November. “As State representative, I believe it is very important to be as open, transparent, and accessible as possible for the residents of our community,”...
State representative Barbara Hernandez Coffee and Conversation Saturday
Continuing her efforts to meet one-on-one with constituents, State representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, invites residents to her monthly Coffee and Conversation event Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, at 205 N. Broadway in Aurora. “Each month I hold a coffee and conversation event to...
Recipe of the Week: Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 eggs 1 (10 inch) prepared graham cracker crust 1 cup pumpkin puree 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 pinch ground cloves 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping,...
The Alarm Is Sounding
I viewed the calendar. I felt the panic pour. That everything was happening just like before. I hardly could believe—anticipating then In going through the same old routines once again. Upon my writing this, re-reading the above, I realize this is but an exercise of love. Each year we feel...
DuPage repeals ban on video gambling
The DuPage County Board voted 11-6 Tuesday to repeal the ban on video gambling in unincorporated areas of the County. The County’s video gaming ban has been in place since 2009, but the Board felt lifting the ban would provide an economic benefit. “Our unincorporated restaurants, bars, or other liquor...
Ask Grandpa: On parole board and banking privileges
Grandpa,Many years ago, my son was convicted of bank robbery. One condition of his upcoming parole is that he is not permitted to go into any bank, savings and loan, credit union, or, currency exchange. His parole will be in (a neighboring state), so is it okay for him to...
Discussion about medical cannabis
Beth Whitley, Outreach Specialist, for 3C - Compassionate Care Center in Naperville, discusses the benefits of medical cannabis with members of the Kiwanis Club of Aurora, Tuesday, at their meeting at the Richard and Gina Santori Public Library of Aurora.
Aurora benefit for new Bookmobile will be December 7
The Aurora Public Library (APL) Bookmobile has been off road for 33 days for emergency repairs so far this year. It has interrupted services, including school visits and community stops! It is why the time is now to raise funds for a new Bookmobile for Aurora! Imagine a new Bookmobile...
Aurora Public Library meetings on levy increase
The Aurora Public Library (APL) will hold three community meetings to inform the public about plans for 2020 and beyond, including a levy increase proposal. Meetings have been set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Santori Library; Thursday, Nov. 14 at West Branch; and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov....
Sugar Grove Library Indie Author Day Saturday
The public is warmly invited to the second annual Indie Author Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 16 at the Sugar Grove Public Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive in Sugar Grove. More than 25 authors will participate with a variety of genres represented, including fiction, poetry, children’s...
Plano Library host to events: Book group, music and movement for kids
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. • 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 helps...
Waubonsee Community College District B volleyball champion
For the second time in school history Waubonsee Community College will play in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball National Championship Tournament. Behind top-notch performances by Sydney Fedderly, Sydni Coultrip, and Rebecca Robinson, the Chiefs captured the recent Region IV District B Tournament championship by defeating Black Hawk College, 3-1,...