By James D. Nowlan Many of us sense our great Nation, that city upon a hill, is slipping down the slope, yet we’re not sure how to restrain the slide. Our democratic process is wonderful, yet not perfect. For example, frequent elections, combined with candidates who think the fate of...
Deputy mayor of Aurora, Chuck Nelson, uses props of cap and shirt to promote Aurora Counts 2020 for the U.S. Census which will be taken next year.
The 2019 Aurora Winter Lights festivities will start the holiday season in the City of Lights this weekend. Presented by the city government of Aurora and Aurora Downtown, the popular annual tradition will be held Friday, Nov. 22 with festivities centered on Downer Place in downtown Aurora. The parade will...
Steve Chirico, left, mayor of Naperville, and Richard Irvin, mayor of Aurora, show the results of their flu shots Friday.
Amy Morton’s newest eatery will bring her signature fare and passion to Aurora. On Stolp Island, in the center of the Fox River and downtown Aurora, Stolp Island Social is a seasonal kitchen and steakhouse. It will open Friday, Nov. 29. Adjacent to the Jeff Award-winning Paramount Theatre, the restaurant...
Finances cause concerns, strains, in governmental bodies. The Aurora Public Library (APL) in recent years has been subjected to scrutiny and speculation. Much of the consternation is in possible increases in taxes. The APL earlier this week was expected to seek an increase in the tax levy. Along with likely...
Adele Peters wrote the following article on FastCompany. She is a staff writer who focuses on solutions to some of the world’s largest problems, from climate change to homelessness: “Most plant-based meat, such as the Impossible Burger or the Beyond Burger, uses protein made from soy or peas. The newest...
The Chorus of DuPage will present its annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, at Trinity Center Green Trails, 2701 Maple Avenue, Lisle. Everyone is invited to start the Christmas season with the Chorus of DuPage, a men’s a capella barbershop chorus, along with special musical guests, the...
The Aurora Festival of Lights is an annual event held from Thanksgiving to after Christmas. However, it is an ongoing operation which begins as early as July when volunteers donate their time and energy to tackle unloading the semi-trailer storage units containing the equipment needed to transform Phillips Park in...
It was November 22, 1963. The world as Americans knew it was about to change. It began as a Sun-filled Autumn day in Dallas, Texas. The crowds were enthusiastic in welcoming president John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Mrs. Kennedy. The motorcade proceeded slowly through the Dallas streets. No one could imagine...
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,...
Thinking-out-loud department: • Donna Crane’s recent column about women in government in America got me to thinking deep thoughts. Here’s one thought to explain why there are such low numbers of women in government. Sociologically, the United States is stuck in the 19th Century. Men ruled the roost, and women...
InterFaith Aurora will be host to its 12th annual Thanksgiving Celebration of Music and Friendship from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at Society 57, 100 S. River Street in Aurora. The public is invited. Street parking is free. A free-will collection will benefit the Neighbor Project in Aurora,...
Ingredients 2 cups frozen peas and carrots 2 cups frozen green beans 1 cup sliced celery 1.2 cup butter 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 3/4 cups chicken broth 1 1/3...
When I was eight, or nine, or ten… It matters not at all, back then, But there is something I still see, Most definitely Mom would agree, She’d look at me with scant belief And, in that first look, say “Good Grief!” The dirt around our neighborhood Just never acted...
Linda Chapa LaVia of Aurora and Illinois director of the State Veterans Affairs Department, gives tips to members of the Fox Valley Veterans Breakfast Club Thursday, Nov. 14.
Rodrigo "Bobby" Menendez, standing, Aurora Noon Lions Club president, presents Aurora public school nurses with children's brooms at the Lions' luncheon Monday
Fighting to be an advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State representative, Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan State legislators, some of whom were veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local...
For the second consecutive year, Aurora was honored in the Illinois State Capitol. In a ceremony held Monday at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield, the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service presented 21 communities with 2019 Governor’s Hometown Awards. The city government of Aurora received the award for...
An indoor Winter Market will join with the Winter Lights lineup Friday, Nov. 22. Winter Lights Winter Market will have shops and museums open throughout downtown Aurora with pop up shops to feature a variety of artisans and makers. The Winter Lights Winter Market will be a time to get...
